From fantasy to ...... what?

Question

At the moment all i read is fantasy series and things with a bit of romance and to be honest as much as i love them they seem to get more unrealistic and more obvious the more i read. therefore, can anyone recommend anything different for me to read. i was thinking maybe horror to kinda branch out into? i'm nearly sixteen and like big long books. any recommendations? please and thanx x x x

Answer 1

I have read nearly all the books by Philippa Gregory. The ones about Anne Boleyn are really interesting. They're written pretty simply, and yet there is so much detail and depth in them, that it makes it so enjoyable to read!

It's not horror, but it does have a bit of romance, which you say you love. It's set in a time that is back when things didn't get too unrealistic yet.

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Answer 2

The "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer would be good, as it has romance, vampires (which are traditionally part of the horror genre), and just a tad of fantasy (but not much).

"Pendragon: Merchant of Death" by D.J. MacHale is an awesome blend of fantasy and scifi.  This is the first book in a series of ten.

Sci-Fi is also a good way to branch out.  I'd also recommend reading "Host" by Stephenie Meyer.  "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card is good too.

And then there's always the classics: "Pride and Prejudice" (romance and realism) and "Jane Eyre" (gothic romance).

Also, if you haven't read "Green Rider" by Kirsten Britain (from the fantasy genre) you should give that a try.  It's an intriguing fantasy story.  

Answer 3

Agatha Christie books are good, scary, and twisted =]

haha i like And Then There Were None

also, this is a short book and more childish but The Westing Game is good too =] its short though and just more of a puzzler but still fun and exciting to read!

hope this helped!

Answer 4

i think horror and mystery books would be good for

try some stephen king or james patterson or mary higgens clark

ps there is a third mortal instruments coming out in march!

so excited =]

Answer 5

Gothic novels. like Jane Eyre, Frankenstein, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Wuthering Heights, The Phantom of the Opera. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Picture of Dorian Grey...there are lots of others others.

They usually have fantasy type stuff in them, as well as horror, and mystery, and lots of them (specifically Jane Eyre, and Wuthering Heights from this list) have romance.

I used to read a lot of fantasy stuff to, but I also got a little bored when I was in high school. Then I had to read Jane Eyre, and I loved (LOVED) it, so I started reading other Gothic literature, and some of it is really good.

After I started reading Gothic literature, I started reading other "classics" as well. Some good ones are anythign by Jane Austen (those are good if you like romance), The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and anything else by Alexandre Dumas. Epic poems like Beowulf, or Sir Gawain and the Green Knight are also really good.

You might also like Science fiction. Specifically, anything by Douglas Adams, like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and the others in the Hitchhiker series. Those are some of my favorite books.

I think you should also read the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix, even though that's fantasy as well. It has zombies and magic and stuff and Sabriel (the first int he series) is my favorite book.

Answer 6

I just finished George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire Series... well that is already published (there are only 4 books out right now). They are very long and will keep you very interested. They are pretty complex... each chapter follows a different character. There isn't really a strong positive romantic story line.... there are characters who are forced to be with other characters, but not really lovey dovey type of stuff. I must warn you though that there is a lot of adult content in these books, but if you make it through the first book, you will be hooked. Also, if you are thinking of moving on to horror, I strongly suggest reading the prologue to the first book. It hooked me in instantly!! (The first book is called A Game of Thrones).

Answer 7

The Cure by Levitin (distopian/historical) In the perfect future a 16 year old rebel is subjected to the Cure to set him right.  He sent back to 1348 and the mists of anti-Semitism in Europe.

Poison Study (Study Series) by Snyder (romance/fantasy):  Yelena knows her life as poison tester is bad when she begins wishing she was back on death row.

Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires) by Caine (horror/fantasy): 16 year old college student Clare flees the bullies at her dorm only to find out that her new roommates might have secrets of their own.

Moon Called (Mercy Thompson) by Briggs (fantasy): Mercy is a shapeshifting mechanic who wants to live a quiet life.  However, with a warewolf pack leader next door, a vampire as a customer, and a fey as a former boss Mercy's life is far from quiet.





The Secret Hour (Midnighters) by Westerfeld (horror/fantasy)

Wicked Lovely by Marr (romance/fantasy)

Crown Court/Crown Duel by Smith (romance/fantasy)

Wrecked by Frank (realistic)

Wanted by Cooney (suspense)

Fever 1793 by Anderson (historical)

Hole in the Sky by Hautman (sci-fi/horror)

Being Dead by Vande Velde (short stories/horror)

Killer's Cousin by Warlin (mystery/suspense)

Nothing to Lose by Flinn (mystery/suspense)

Eighth Grade Bites by Brewer (horror/humor)