A standalone science fiction novella from the awardwinning, bestselling, criticallyacclaimed author of the wayfarers series. Dec 07, 2018 finally, i wanted each of these books to be a true standalone with no sequel on the way. Kahlen is a siren, bound to serve the ocean by luring humans to watery graves with her voice, which is deadly to any human who hears it. A standalone fantasy novel, the priory of the orange tree details a. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The sword of truth series is 14 books, all of which are designed to be standalone stories, totally independent from the. Most of these are standalone novels, but there are also a few continuations of some of our favorite fantasy series.
At the time of posting, each book was a stand alone novel and not part of a series. The fact that a book can stand on its own two feet without needing to read the rest of the books in the same seriesshared environment isnt quite enough. Mar 01, 2016 stand alone fantasy novels are beautiful things. In which i discuss my favorite science fiction and fantasy standalones. Back to estore stand alone books stand alone books. Stories that begin and end in a single book without an open ended finale to set up a sequel. Since this locus awardwinning first volume does stand alone, the lack of. Of course, not everyone wants to embark on a ten book project.
My top ten supersolounsequelledstandalone fantasy novels. I also hold the bartimaeus trilogy and standalone novel heroes of the valley to be amongst the finest fantasy books i have read. All of my answers to some book blogger questions were gone and. So have a gander at our curated list of the best picks for mystery stand alone reads and be prepared to lose some serious time in a more than a couple of these books. Its gotten to the point where i start a large series but switch to a new one after i finish the first book in the series. The best standalone science fiction and fantasy books.
Find a stand alone science fiction or fantasy book that will wrap up in just one book. A true standalone novelto meis one that has no prequelssequels, not part of any series and not part of any shared universesetting. Of course, long series are the bread and butter of urban fantasy genre, and it can be hard to find that same flavor in a single book. Reddit responded generously, including some titles that were older than 25 years science fiction readers can be passionate, and if theres a book you should read, by god theyre going to tell you, to hell with the rules. Jan 15, 2019 the night may be dark and full of terrors, but the year is bright and full of incredible books to get you through. From standalone novels to thrilling series, the best modern fantasy books for summer 2019. Elantris by brandon sanderson, tigana by guy gavriel kay, uprooted by naomi novik, stardust by neil gaiman, and the. Complete with the grandfather of fantasy the hobbit and other essential fantasy novels including american gods by neil gaiman and the wonderful wizard of oz by l. If you feel like reading a scifi or fantasy book but dont want to delve into what seems like a neverending series like they often seem, heres a list of some stand. Im looking for fantasy books that arent part of any series.
When fantasy fans start a new book, they do it knowing that they may still have to be reading about these characters 20 years later. It is widely considered to be his best novelalthough i think several of his other novels rank up there as well. Fantasy fiction is best known for its giant, doorstopping series that. Want to be the first to hear about terris latest book release. Usually a stand alone book is a book with the characters from a series. Mar 23, 2015 warbreaker, by brandon sanderson sanderson is known from writing towering multibook sagas like mistborn and the stormlight archives, but he can also do it in one.
The best standalone science fiction and fantasy books show list info if you feel like reading a scifi or fantasy book but dont want to delve into what seems like a neverending series like they often seem, heres a list of some stand alone science fiction and fantasy books that should be great. Dec 20, 2018 most of these are stand alone novels, but there are also a few continuations of some of our favorite fantasy series. Stand alones are selfcontained stories that allow you to sample a writers style, and they can be just as epic and powerful as series that stretch into eight or nine book installments. Our queen kiera cass brought us one of our alltime favorite series with the selection books, but her standalone fantasy novel stole our hearts too. In this list youll find only single, standalone fantasy novels from every subgenre, period oder author. The trend nowadays is for contemporary authors to write books in series. Here you can find all my stories, sorted in alphabetical order and divided by series and standalone stories. Jun 24, 2017 in which i discuss my favorite science fiction and fantasy standalones. Jun 19, 2014 this list was created by members of the goodreads group, sos.
If youre looking for your next fantasy read, and youre short. Mar, 2017 fantasy loversare you tired of waiting two, three, four, sometimes half a decade for one story to end. Think about the harry potter series and how kids and parents camped out at local. March 20, 2019 march 21, 2019 thebookwormdreamer 7 comments.
Enter your name and email address below to subscribe to terris eupdates and get the latest news, tidbits, and updates in your inbox. Rowling to sabaa tahir, we list the best fantasy books of the 21st century. On june, 2014, reddit user sudevsen posed a question to the books subreddit. The night may be dark and full of terrors, but the year is bright and full of incredible books to get you through. This is actually the first in a long series but is the only decent book in the series, and i would treat it as a standalone. Some fantasy novels are written to be a one shot, standalone story, while others started out as a selfcontained adventure only to become the first part of a trilogy. A stand alone coming of age urban fantasy superhero romance in the divine series kindle edition by teschner, b. In 20, she was in top three entrants for the kiss of death contest for her first book the secrets of white chapel. If you feel like reading a scifi or fantasy book but dont want to delve into what seems like a neverending series like they often seem, heres a list of some stand alone science fiction and fantasy books that should be great. So i did something different yesterday and posted my first book post of a book tag that i have participated in and low and behold, when the post went live, it had all been deleted. Being an avid reader herself, she focuses on creating a community of people who love reading. Three awesome stand alone fantasy books the bookworm. In my head hes a bit like spielberg, in that the emotional stringpulling can be way too heavyhanded.
Returning to the fantasy genre that made him a coasttocoast bestselling phenomenon, tad williams writes this stand alone contemporary fantasy novel, set in northern californiaand also in the strange parallel. You can close the book with a satisfying thunk at the end, knowing that the characters have completed their journeys, and that all the ends are more or less tucked in neatly. Fantasy fiction is best known for its giant, doorstopping series that come in trilogies or longer. Jul 18, 2019 from standalone novels to thrilling series, the best modern fantasy books for summer 2019. Super editions are standalone books in the warriors series that are approximately double the length of a normal warriors book, about 500 pages long. Aug 20, 2015 less a fantasy series and more a complex dedication to worldbuilding. Mar 20, 2019 three awesome stand alone fantasy books march 20, 2019 march 21, 2019 thebookwormdreamer 7 comments so i did something different yesterday and posted my first book post of a book tag that i have participated in and low and behold, when the post went live, it had all been deleted. You guarantee more sales when your loyal public is panting for the next book in your series. When it comes to masterpiece stand alone fantasy novels, look no further than tigana. See more ideas about fantasy books, books and fiction. The sword of truth series is 14 books, all of which are designed to be stand alone stories, totally independent from the. These ten standalone fantasy books prove sometimes less is more, and that the fantasy genre will always have a place for selfcontained. Apr 12, 2016 7 standalone young adult fantasy novels you have to check out. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste.
Even with those limitations, i found plenty of standalone fantasy. Seriously, there are so many amazing young adult fantasy books hitting shelves in the next year that we dont even know how were going to get through them all. You read one book, and get one complete story, with all the resolution you need. And the biggest is that the plot only fills one book. One of the things you get used to as a fantasy fan is that each new book is a commitment. Sure, theres a surfeit of it when you have four, five or more books to explore a world and a set of characters, but is it possible to build a whole world in one book. Fantasy newbiesdoes the idea of reading fantasy intrigue you but when you look at how many books are in most fantasy series youre just like nahhhh aint nobody got time for that. My own books are stand alone stories as well, so if you care to venture into the scary waters of indie publishing, my odd victorian posthigh fantasy tales might just suit you. Apr 26, 2017 but sometimes i just want a book that stands alone, a selfcontained story i can experience in a day.
A standalone coming of age urban fantasy superhero. Finally, i wanted each of these books to be a true standalone with no sequel on the way. All the nancy drew books were stand alone but each book fit into the series in a chronological order. Nov 09, 2017 i adore so many standalone novels, but these are my all time favorites that ive read. Bbw standalone paranormal romance kindle edition by emma storm. Ive draw fantasy books from different fantasy subgenres and from a wide range of different time periods.
Please note that the ratings are strictly personal. Maia, halfgoblin, must rule a nation of casteobsessed. Jeffree star liquid lipstick in abused look for dupes. Based on just lions of alrassan, im really not much of a ggk fan. My own books are standalone stories as well, so if you care to venture into the scary waters of indie publishing, my odd victorian posthighfantasy tales might just suit you. In this article, we will have a list of the best standalone books in fantasy. Less a fantasy series and more a complex dedication to worldbuilding. Entries marked with have been collected in omnibus.
Long stories are great, but fantasy readers also are able to enjoy shorter stories. Kay is adept here at storytelling, magic, politics, and the complex and amazing characters that infuse epic stories. Whats the best standalone sciencefiction book of the last 25 years. A stand alone fantasy novel, the priory of the orange tree details a rich, magical world in which. Maybe youre not searching for a whole series, but you still want to read a captivating story to transport you to. Some of them can have continuations like hobbit, but they work perfectly fine as a separate entities. If you dont enjoy waiting for the next book in a series, weve got some excellent standalone ya fantasy book you should add to your tbr. Lucie alone knows the young mens deadly connection. Thats why standalone ya fantasy novels are great reads if youre feeling commitmentphobic about getting involved with a new series. I would like to suggest wizards first rule by terry goodkind. Reddits favorite standalone science fiction novels the.
Brandon sanderson goodreads author shelved 15 times as standalonefantasy avg rating 4. At the turn of the twentysecond century, scientists make a. But sometimes i just want a book that stands alone, a selfcontained story i can experience in a day. Our queen kiera cass brought us one of our alltime favorite series with the selection books, but her standalone fantasy novel stole our hearts. Sherrel lees stand alone books on romance and fantasy are worth reading. Finally, i wanted each of these books to be a true standalone with no. The fantasy genre is known for its long series, sagas that have several volumes in order to tell a story. Thats why stand alone ya fantasy novels are great reads if youre feeling commitmentphobic about getting involved with a new series. Elantris by brandon sanderson, tigana by guy gavriel kay, uprooted by naomi novik, stardust by neil gaiman, and. There are very valid reasons to write a stand alone novel or one where the same character appears in each, but the stories are unrelated think james bond or sherlock holmes.
Aug 26, 2015 best standalone fantasy novels updated posted on august 26, 2015 by bookwraiths a standalone novel to me is a book that is selfcontained and independent, able to be understood and appreciated without the need to read anything else. Some of them can have continuations like hobbit, but they work perfectly fine as a. This book is an adult fantasy in young adult fantasy clothing and well worth the. Its not required that your recommendations conform to them, but here are my preferences. Returning to the fantasy genre that made him a coasttocoast bestselling phenomenon, tad williams writes this standalone contemporary fantasy novel, set in northern californiaand also in the strange parallel world that coexists in the farthest reaches of the imagination. Three awesome stand alone fantasy books the bookworm dreamer. This book is an adult fantasy in young adult fantasy clothing and well worth the read. Actually, all of his books are stand alone, and while im not usually a fan of modern urban fantasy stuff, king rat and kraken were both really great reads. There are very valid reasons to write a standalone novel or one where the same character appears in each, but the stories are unrelated think james bond or sherlock holmes. The book can be read and understood without having the background knowledge of the other book in the series. A standalone coming of age urban fantasy superhero romance in the divine series kindle edition by teschner, b. After the creation of the warhammer fantasy universe by games workshop, novels were published as gw books by boxtree ltd, but more recently novels have been under games workshops publishing arm, the black library entries marked with have been collected in omnibus. The best fantasy novels of all time penguin random house. In warbreaker, he creates a fullyformed world with a beautiful, unique, and complex magic systemawakening, the use of breath and commands to give an illusion of life to inanimate objects, fueled by draining the colors in from the.
This is actually the first in a long series but is the only decent book in the series, and i would treat it as a stand alone. This list offers some of the top standalone fantasy novels. The most enjoyable fantasy books always supply the reader with a healthy dose of wishfulfilment. I compiled a list of 15 standalone fantasy novels for those times that you dont want to commit to an entire series. I like to read complete series or no series at all, probably because i feel burned waiting for the next installment in the a song of ice and fire books to come out. He had a few stylistic quirks which really bugged me. Actually, all of his books are standalone, and while im not usually a fan of modern urban fantasy stuff, king rat and kraken were both really great reads. Indeed, some of the best mystery books ever written are in fact stand alone books. I adore so many standalone novels, but these are my all time favorites that ive read. A standalone novel to me is a book that is selfcontained and independent, able to be understood and appreciated without the need to read anything else.
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