Contemporary Fantasy Blog
This blog offers reader’s guides, book lists, and reviews for fans of contemporary fantasy—covering everything from magical realism to urban fantasy and the spaces in between.
Contemporary Fantasy Fiction: A Reader’s Guide to Modern Magic
Discover contemporary fantasy: modern magic, hidden worlds, and must-read books that bring the fantastical into everyday life.
Urban Fantasy vs Contemporary Fantasy
What’s the difference between urban and contemporary fantasy? Discover key trends, top authors, and more in this guide for genre fans.
Top 50 Urban Fantasy Books
Discover 50 top urban fantasy books for adults, with synopses, Goodreads links, and where to get each one on Amazon.com.
The Metaphorical City of Refuse: Un Lun Dun by China Mieville
Enter the surreal world of Un Lun Dun, where London’s waste becomes magic, rebellion brews in refuse, and forgotten things fight back.
Mapping the Magic: Urban Fantasy and Hidden Power in Rivers of London
Discover the hidden magic, politics, and power shaping Ben Aaronovitch’s Rivers of London and its metaphorical map of the modern city.
How Neverwhere Reimagines London Through Urban Fantasy
See how Neverwhere uses urban fantasy to reveal the hidden layers of London, where magic, memory, and marginality shape the city.
What Is Urban Fantasy Fiction? Exploring the Magic of City-Based Fantasy
Learn what urban fantasy is, how it blends magic with city life, and why readers love this modern, magical subgenre.