The Fantasy Journal is the editorial section of my author website. Here I write articles on fantasy literature – observations, classifications and commentary on a genre I write in myself.
Topics range from genre distinctions to reading recommendations and critiques of market developments I find worth discussing. The articles are for anyone who doesn't just consume fantasy, but wants to understand it.
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The Problem with Romantasy 2026: Toxic Tropes, BookTok and Young Readers
An author's commentary on marketing, audience signalling and problematic relationship models in the current market wave.
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Fantasy Genres Explained: High Fantasy, Grimdark, Romantasy & More
The complete guide to all fantasy genres with examples and clear distinctions – from a fantasy author.
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The Best High Fantasy Books
A selection of the strongest high fantasy works with deep worldbuilding, large character ensembles and literary substance.
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Political High Fantasy with Intrigue and a Large Cast
Political fantasy with complex power plays and large ensembles – for readers who want more than single-hero novels.
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Books Like The Lord of the Rings
Works in the spirit of Tolkien – with the same mythic breath and deep worldbuilding.
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Books Like Game of Thrones
Political fantasy with power struggles, moral grey zones and multilayered characters.
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Good Fantasy Books for Adults
Serious fantasy literature beyond young adult conventions – for adult readers looking for substance.
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High Fantasy Series
Multi-volume high fantasy sagas with real depth – for readers who want to sink into a world.
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Fantasy with a Vast World
Novels in which the world itself becomes a main character – worldbuilding on an epic scale.
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Fantasy with Many Characters
Large ensemble novels with branching storylines and multilayered character constellations.
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The Fantasy Journal is only one part of the site. Readers who love the genre will also find samples from the Wetherid series, world maps, the Fantasy Wiki and further insights into the world.