5 Fantasy Standalone Books to read when you need a quick fantasy escape!

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For the days when you don’t want to commit to a whole series but need a quick escape, fantasy standalone novels can be your savior. Standalone books, especially in fantasy, are risky—they have to captivate you with their magical world, show character development, and build the world properly, all in just one book. So when authors manage to balance all these elements, their books are totally worth the read!

That’s why I’ve put together a list of five amazing fantasy standalones for those times when reading a series feels like a chore. 😉

1. Sorcery of Thorns

Elisabeth Scrivener, raised in one of Austermeer’s Great Libraries, has spent her life surrounded by magical grimoires that whisper secrets—and sometimes turn into terrifying ink-and-leather monsters. All she’s ever wanted is to be a Warden, protecting the kingdom from these powers.

But when a grimoire is provoked by an intruder, Elisabeth is forced to destroy it to prevent chaos in nearby villages. Problem is, she’s then accused of releasing it in the first place. With no one to back her up, she teams up with the mysterious sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn and heads to the capital to face justice. She’s always known sorcerers were evil, but as she gets tangled up in a centuries-old conspiracy, Elisabeth learns there’s much more to her world—and to her own powers—than she ever imagined.

The beauty of this book lies in its focus on books and magical libraries. The characters are the cherry on top, with their amazing personalities and dynamic relationships. It’s one of my all-time favorites, highly recommend Sorcery of Thorns!

2. To kill a Kingdom

To kill a Kingdom is the perfect slow-burn romance between a Pirate Prince, Elian, and a Siren Princess, Lira. She is on a mission to take Prince Elian’s heart and deliver it to the Sea Queen, all in her human form. For doing so she promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good—But can he trust her?

Full of tricks and lies at every turn, this one is a captivating read!

3. The Night Circus

Night Circus is a spellbinding story narrated from multiple points of view, about two star-crossed magicians who compete behind the scenes of a Circus, called Le Cirque des Rêves, that is only open at night. This is a whimsical tale of magic and exquisite romance with its dream-like and engaging narration.

4. Entreat me

Entreat Me is a steamy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, featuring a strong and confident female lead, Louvaen Duenda, and Ballard, a cursed man living in a decrepit castle called Ketach Tor. Louvaen encounters him while trying to rescue her younger sister, who has gone to the castle with Ballard’s son. Soon, she uncovers the dark secrets of the household, including threatening sorcerers and dark magic. Now, she must decide whether loving him will save him—or destroy him.

Entreat Me, with its strong heroine, steamy sequences, and beautiful couple, makes for an entertaining read.

5. House of Salt & Sorrows

House of Salt And Sorrows is the creepy story of twelve sisters rumored to be cursed, living in a manor by the sea with their father, and stepmother. Once they were twelve but now with the mysterious death of each of her sisters, Annaleigh gets involved with a stranger, who has secrets of his own, to uncover the truth behind their deaths. Disturbed by a series of ghostly visions, for Annaleigh, it’s a race to unravel the darkness that has fallen over her family—before it claims her next.

This spooky retelling of ‘The Twelve Dancing Princesses‘ is sure to keep you up at night!

So, which one are you reading first?

Tell me in the comments section below!