How to Start Reading Fantasy | A Beginner’s Guide 🧭

How to Start Reading Fantasy | A Beginner’s Guide 🧭

Where do you start in such a vast genre? 🤔

Entering the world of fantasy is like stepping through a portal into another reality — where dragons soar, kingdoms rise, and nothing is impossible.
But when you look at shelves filled with series, trilogies, and thousand‑page books, it’s completely normal to feel lost. Where do you begin? Which book is the right first dive? 

Why it’s important to choose the right place to begin your journey

Fantasy can be one of the most rewarding genres, but also one of the most intimidating. If your first experience is confusing, dense, or too far from what you enjoy, you might give up early.
Finding the right subgenre, accessible books, and a comfortable pace is the key to making your entry into this universe magical instead of frustrating.

That’s why I’m giving you a simple guide to help you start today

1. Discover your subgenre

Fantasy isn’t just one type of story — it’s a collection of worlds. Here are the most popular ones:

  • High Fantasy – entirely fictional worlds (e.g., The Lord of the Rings, The Final Empire)
  • Urban Fantasy – magic within our world (e.g., The Mortal Instruments)
  • Dark Fantasy – darker themes and morally ambiguous characters (The Serpent & the Wings of Night)
  • Romantasy – fantasy with a strong romantic component (ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Blood and Ash)

Identifying the subgenre that attracts you the most is the first step toward falling in love.

2. Start with accessible books

Avoid diving straight into massive sagas. Instead, choose stories that are more direct and easier to follow:
  • A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas
  • The Cruel Prince – Holly Black
  • The Serpent & the Wings of Night – Carissa Broadbent
  • Fourth Wing – Rebecca Yarros

These books have the perfect balance of emotion, romance, and action.

3. Read at your own pace

Fantasy worlds can be dense. There’s no rush: read slowly, reread important passages, and switch between genres if you need a breather.
📖 Every chapter is a step — not a race.

4. Join the community

Fantasy reading becomes even more special when shared.
  • Follow pages like ours @whispersoffantasy
  • Share your reads on Goodreads or TikTok
  • Use hashtags like #fantasyreads #booktok #romantasy

And of course, live fantasy beyond the books: clothing, accessories, and objects that carry the magic into your everyday life.

The magic begins with the first step

Reading fantasy is a unique adventure — but starting well makes all the difference. Discover the subgenre that calls to you, pick an accessible book, respect your own pace, and engage with the community.

👉 To accompany you on this journey, we created the Whispers of Fantasy collection, designed for new readers who want to carry magical symbols and quotes with them every day.
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