Winter is my favorite time for diving into a new series, and tbh, I'm pretty prone to binge-reading this time of year. With the long, dark evenings, a cozy blanket, a cup of tea and my perfect little cat, the urge to immerse myself in the world of books is intense. If you're feeling the same, here's some complete fantasy series you can start today--and finish them, too, if you're feeling particularly ravenous. **all the links below are affiliate links, and Spiral earns a small commission if you make a purchase using them.**
THE IMMORTAL ORDERS TRILOGY
queernormative second world with incredibly lush worldbuilding, a high-stakes plot with characters you'll come to love, intense relationships, an enemies-to-lovers romance, a very good cat, and some of the best fashion moments you'll read in this genre. new adult fantasy with increasing spice.
Dark Night, Golden Dawn (Book One) - paperback | audiobook
Beneath the Alabaster Spire (Book Two) - paperback | audiobook
Awaken the Fifth Order (Book Three) - paperback | audioboook
THE POPPY WARS TRILOGY
incredibly imaginative alternative history military fantasy with a brutal, fast-paced plot, morally gray characters, sharp and cutting prose, gods and monsters loose in 20th century China, and so much sweet, delicious vengeance. adult high fantasy.
The Poppy Wars (Book One) - paperback | audiobook
The Dragon Republic (Book Two) - paperback | audiobook
The Burning God (Book Three) - paperback | audiobook
THE ALANNA QUARTET / SONG OF THE LIONESS
a perfect coming-of-age tale featuring the classic twin-swap, a lady knight in the making, friendship and romance, so many adventures that it feels like you're right there with the characters, skilled character development and a super, super satisfying ending. young adult high fantasy with age-appropriate depictions of physical encounters.
Alanna (Book One) - paperback | audiobook
In the Hand of the Goddess (Book Two) - paperback | audiobook
The Woman Who Rides Like a Man (Book Three) - paperback | audiobook
The Lioness Rampant (Book Four) - paperback | audiobook
THE PRINCESS AND THE SPY
high medieval fantasy romance with world-building that is super easy to slide into, skilled characterization that keeps you interested, a swoonworthy romance with the most deliciously trope-y set-up, it's like everything you want from AO3 but never get, the love interest is scary and have silver hair, prepare to kick your feet like a schoolgirl. new adult high fantasy with lots of spice.
Velvet (Book One) - paperback
Leather (Book Two) - paperback
Silk (Book Three) - paperback
THE BROKEN EARTH TRILOGY
one of the best fantasy writers we have, a dystopian fantasy about oppression, power and grief that will enthrall you right away, all-female lead characters, the way the characters storylines come together is absolutely INCREDIBLE, dark and tragic and will get you in every single feel. adult dystopian science-fantasy.
The Fifth Season (Book One) - paperback | audiobook
The Obelisk Gate (Book Two) - paperback | audiobook
The Stone Sky (Book Three) - paperback | audiobook