2022 Summer Reading Guide: Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
Discover the best science fiction and fantasy books from the 2022 Summer Reading Guide! From fairytale retellings to mythic adventures, these books will transport you.
The Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books to Read This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to escape into another world, and what better way to do that than with an immersive fantasy or mind-bending sci-fi and fantasy novel? The 2022 Summer Reading Guide Science Fiction and Fantasy Books is here to transport you to otherworldly realms filled with magic, myths, and reimagined fairytales. From fierce sisters fighting for survival in ancient Britain to twisted fairytale retellings that uncover the untold stories of witches, these science fiction and fantasy books will sweep you away into tales of rebellion, power, and magic.
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The Best 2022 Summer Reading Guide Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
These richly imagined stories are filled with legendary heroines, untold histories, and fantastical worlds.
Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
A dark and mesmerizing retelling of “The Juniper Tree.”
Marlinchen and her two sisters are kept hidden away by their tyrannical father, a powerful wizard, in a world where old magic and new industry collide. But when Marlinchen sneaks out to the ballet, she meets a charming dancer and begins to dream of freedom. As she unravels the secrets surrounding her family, she must decide if she can break free or be consumed by darkness.
A lush and gothic reimagining of Grimm’s fairytales, perfect for fans of dark fantasy, feminist folklore, and eerie, spellbinding prose.
You can get a copy of Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid on Amazon.
Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott
A mythic historical fantasy about two sisters forging a new destiny.
In 500 AD Britain, sisters Isla and Blue are left vulnerable after their father’s death, placing them at risk of enslavement by a tyrannical ruler. But when they stumble upon a hidden community of rebel women, they find new purpose, strength, and power in a world that seeks to control them.
A breathtaking blend of history, mythology, and folklore, Dark Earth is a gripping tale of survival, sisterhood, and reclaiming one’s fate.
You can get a copy of Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott on Amazon.
The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne
A stunning reimagining of the story behind Rapunzel’s witch.
For centuries, the tale of Rapunzel has been told through the lens of the girl in the tower—but what about the woman who put her there? In this compelling, feminist retelling, Haelewise, an outcast with strange abilities, finds refuge in the legendary Tower of Gothel. As she uncovers ancient secrets and forbidden knowledge, she begins to realize that history has twisted her story—and it’s time to set the record straight.
A rich, immersive fairytale retelling perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale and Circe.
You can get a copy of The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne on Amazon.
Which 2022 Summer Reading Guide Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Will You Read First?
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