Some great ones to start with are 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. It has a great mix of magic, history, and romance. Another is 'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher. Harry Dresden is a really cool wizard detective. And 'Neverwhere' by Neil Gaiman, which takes you on a wild adventure through the hidden London.
One great example is 'Neverwhere' by Neil Gaiman. It's set in a strange, hidden London beneath the real city, full of magical creatures and odd adventures. Another is 'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher. It combines magic, mystery, and urban settings really well. And 'American Gods' also by Neil Gaiman is a fascinating read, exploring the idea of old gods in the modern, urban America.
The 'October Daye' series by Seanan McGuire is quite underrated. It follows a changeling in a world full of fae. Another is 'The Iron Druid Chronicles' by Kevin Hearne. It has a really unique take on druids in the modern world. And 'Shadow's Edge' by Brent Weeks, which combines elements of magic and a sort of noir - like urban setting.
Urban fantasy fiction basically takes the magical and fantastical and drops it into a contemporary city. It often features characters dealing with supernatural phenomena in a familiar urban environment. Think of stories where vampires, werewolves, or wizards exist right alongside regular people going about their daily lives in a big city.
One good urban fantasy book that isn't detective fiction is 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. It delves into the idea of gods living among us in modern America. There are also the 'Mercy Thompson' series by Patricia Briggs. Mercy is a shape - shifter who gets involved in all kinds of supernatural situations that have nothing to do with detective work. And 'The Dresden Files' (but more on the side of urban fantasy rather than pure detective fiction) by Jim Butcher, where Harry Dresden is a wizard in a modern - day world filled with magic and danger.
You can start by checking out your local library. Librarians are often very helpful and can recommend some great fiction fantasy urban books. Also, websites like Goodreads are excellent. You can search for tags like 'fiction fantasy urban' and see what other readers are recommending. Amazon also has a wide selection, and you can read the reviews to get an idea if a book is worth reading.
Some good ones are 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' which weaves a tale of a girl caught between two worlds - one that is very much an urban - like Prague and the other a fantastical world of chimaera and angels. It's a new adult story with a lot of depth in its characters and plot. 'Shadow and Bone' is also popular. It's set in a world where a girl discovers she has special powers and gets drawn into a world of magic and politics that has an urban - ish feel to its different settings. 'Six of Crows' is another great pick, with its group of misfits in a city - like environment full of danger and intrigue in a new adult - focused story.
'The Darkest Minds' by Alexandra Bracken. It's set in a world where most of the children have special powers. It's a science - fiction - based, urban - fantasy story that follows a group of teens on the run. It deals with themes of survival, friendship, and fighting against a corrupt government.
Yes, they are. Fantasy books are a type of fiction. They often contain elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds that are not based on real - life events or facts.