2022 was a year full of fantasy reading for me! Before this past year, I didn’t considered myself a fantasy reader, even though horror was my main genre. I know horror is technically a sub-genre of fantasy, but I didn’t immerse myself fully into high fantasy series until recently. And now I’m obsessed.

If you also read fantasy, you likely know that for every amazing series you find, there are two more that just don’t hit the spot. I’m not a fan of disappointment, and I bet we have that in common, so let me tell you all about some amazing fantasy series I found in 2022!

Here are 5 (sort of 6—I explain below) fantasy series that are worth your time!

At the time of writing this, I have read 64 books this year, and I have attempted to narrow that list down to the 10 must-reads from the year so far. Most are fiction, many are fantasy and/or horror, but there are a couple outliers! I will link each book to its Goodreads page if you want a proper summary. I’m writing my reviews/summaries based more on vibes and tropes. I have been reading a lot of fantasy as of late and find the book jacket blurbs to be terribly confusing, sometimes boring, and often misrepresentative of the book’s overall vibe. Like, if I’m bored and confused reading ABOUT the book, why would I want to spend my time reading the actual book? So if you’re looking for what the feel of the book is and are not too concerned about the specific plot points, you’re in the right place.

If you know me, you know I LOVE the horror genre. I read a lot of amazing horror stories in 2021 and wanted to highlight some of my favorites. I have been a horror fan forever, and just recently decided to write reviews so that I can connect with other readers and aid in their selection process. I’m busy (like everyone else) and really try to not spend my time on sub-par stories, so I tend to select books that I already know I’m going to love (so my reviews definitely skew positive). I hope these reviews bring some delightful fright and spice to your reading list!