Why I Love Reading Fantasy

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Fantasy is one of my absolute favourite genres. I love it for so many different reasons, so if you’re not a massive fan of fantasy, hopefully I’ll be able to convince you to read a few of my favourites! Here are some of the reasons why I love reading fantasy:
1. It offers an escape from reality
Something that I find with fantasy - high fantasy especially - is that it isn’t usually set in the modern world. Of course, some of my favourites are, but they always focus on a different aspect of life. With so much going on, fantasy can offer a real escape. I love this because you can live as someone else, in another world.
2. The action and magic
I sometimes find that in other genres like contemporary, nothing is going on. There’s never really a death, and if there is, it’s sad, and the main plot point. With fantasy, it’s completely different! There’s dramatic deaths all the time, and whilst it’s not a good thing if one of your favourite characters dies, it can definitely make it more interesting!
3. The original ideas

Something I especially find in fantasy is that you never read two books the same. Sometimes with contemporary romance (no hate - I really like this genre too!) it can be hard for books to be original - the plot is often quite similar to many other books. Fantasy is always so different, and one of the reasons I love reading it so much is because of how original the stories always are.

4. The unique writing style

I often find that in fantasy novels, the writing is always so vivid. Often in other genres - dystopian/science fiction and contemporary especially- the writing can be choppy and disjointed, but I find this rarely happens in fantasy. In all of my favourite fantasy books, the writing is truly beautiful, and I’m yet to find a really poorly written fantasy.





What’s your favourite genre, and why do you love reading it so much? Or, if like me you’re a fan of fantasy, why do you love it so much?

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12 comments

  1. Aentee15 November 2015 at 12:52

    So much yes, as a fellow fantasy fan I love and agree with all the things in this post. I love being able to experience worlds and lives other than my own, and where better than in the pages of a great fantasy novel. I also love them for their ability to critique on societal issues from a slightly different lens.

    Aentee at Read at Midnight

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    1. Dulcie @ Riot Grrrl Reads15 November 2015 at 13:30

      Yes that's true! I really like now some can give views on important issues of today, whilst not being directly about it. Fantasy offers the best escape because it's s different to the world we live in :)

      Thanks for the comment, Aentee ♥
      ~Denise @ The Bibliolater

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  2. The Butterfly Reader16 November 2015 at 15:49

    Fantasy is one of my favorites genres. It's all the things you described and more. Wonderful post!

    Carrie @The Book Goddess

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  3. Gennifer Eccles19 November 2015 at 04:24

    Great discussion! I've never really thought of what my favorite genres would be; I'm torn between contemporary and light fantasy right now. I just started getting into fantasy this year, but what I've read I have liked. Love your pictures- The Winner's Curse was one of my favorite books last year!

    Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!

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    1. Dulcie @ Riot Grrrl Reads19 November 2015 at 17:08

      Ahh, I love light fantasy too! I'm so glad you're enjoying fantasy and enjoyed The Winner's Curse - for me, it wasn't my favourite book ever, but the writing was really well done. Thank you, Genni!

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  4. Fiona Bernadine22 November 2015 at 13:44

    Couldn't agree more with you! Girl, this is such an awesome post! We totally clicked on why I love reading fantasy too. :D

    Fiona | A Girl Between the Pages

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    1. Dulcie @ Riot Grrrl Reads22 November 2015 at 13:57

      Ah, thank-you so much! Fantasy is such a popular genre - it seems lots of people have the same opinion as me! I'm glad you love fantasy just as much as me :)

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  5. Aila 23 November 2015 at 22:11

    Agree with you so much Denise! Fantasy is by far my favorite genre. It's the escape, like you said, and the lack of limitations for the impossible. It's just so much more exciting than the real world, and authors and readers can really let their creativity shine through fantasy stories. :)

    - Aila @ One Way Or An Author

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    1. Dulcie @ Riot Grrrl Reads24 November 2015 at 17:31

      I totally agree! It's just so different, which makes the perfect escape. It's amazing how many people love fantasy as much as me - I'm glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the comment, Aila ♥

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  6. Leah (Fiction and Tea)27 November 2015 at 16:56

    Great post Denise! I agree, fantasy is my favorite genre--for all the reasons you talked about above!

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    1. Dulcie @ Riot Grrrl Reads27 November 2015 at 18:00

      Thank-you! I'm glad you love fantasy as much as I do :)

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