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.
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.