What are some recent popular fantasy stories?

Some recent fantasy fictions are 'The Poppy War' trilogy. It's a dark and gritty take on Chinese history and mythology blended with epic fantasy. It has complex themes like war, power, and morality. Then there's 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi. This book is set in a richly imagined African - inspired world with magic, adventure, and a strong female lead fighting against oppression. And 'The City We Became' by N.K. Jemisin, which is a really creative urban fantasy that personifies New York City as a living being.

Sarah J. Maas is the author of 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. Holly Black wrote 'The Folk of the Air' series. V. E. Schwab is the author of 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'.

In recent years, the best-selling fantasy novels included Battle Through the Heavens, Martial Art of Heaven and Earth, Cover the Sky, and Legend of the Shepherd God. These novels had rich imagination and fascinating plots, which were loved by the majority of readers.

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Some recent historical novels include 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It reimagines the story of the witch Circe from Greek mythology in a very engaging way. 'The Song of Achilles' by the same author is also great. It delves into the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus during the Trojan War. Then there's 'The Essex Serpent' which is set in Victorian England and combines elements of historical setting with a touch of mystery.

Well, 'People We Meet on Vacation' is a recent romance novel that many people like. It's about two friends who go on vacations together over the years and finally realize their feelings for each other. Then there's 'The Love Hypothesis' which has a fake - dating trope that leads to real feelings. Also, 'It Happened One Summer' is a great read, set in a small coastal town with a fun and flirty romance between the main characters.

One popular recent spy novel is 'Agent Running in the Field' by John le Carré. It offers a complex and engaging look into the world of espionage.

One popular recent crime novel is 'The Girl on the Train'. It has a great plot full of mystery and suspense. The unreliable narrator adds an extra layer of intrigue as the story unfolds.

Some recent romantic novels worth mentioning are 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood. It has a fake - dating trope where a grad student and a professor pretend to be in a relationship. 'Second First Impressions' by Sally Thorne is also a good read. It's about a young woman who works in a retirement village and falls for an unexpected man. 'In a Holidaze' by Christina Lauren is a fun holiday - themed romantic novel that follows a woman who keeps reliving the same holiday until she gets things right in the love department.

Brandon Sanderson is quite popular. His works like the 'Mistborn' series are known for their complex magic systems. NK Jemisin has also been very popular with her recent works like 'The City We Became'. Another is Madeline Miller with 'Circe' which is a brilliant retelling of Greek mythology in the fantasy genre.