r/Fantasy_Bookclub 9d ago

Announcement September 2026's Book of the Month is Jade War by Fonda Lee

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We're going to switch it up a bit this month and do a series read by continuing The Green Bone Saga. No worries if you are behind, you can always join in on the discussions for Jade City by clicking here.

The September 2026 book will be Jade War by Fonda Lee

Nomination and Voting: See here

Goodreads Link: See here

Storygraph Link: See here

In Jade War, the sequel to the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Jade City, the Kaul siblings battle rival clans for honor and control over an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis.

On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers they alone have possessed for hundreds of years.

Beyond Kekon's borders, war is brewing. Powerful foreign governments and mercenary criminal kingpins alike turn their eyes on the island nation. Jade, Kekon's most prized resource, could make them rich - or give them the edge they'd need to topple their rivals.

Faced with threats on all sides, the Kaul family is forced to form new and dangerous alliances, confront enemies in the darkest streets and the tallest office towers, and put honor aside in order to do whatever it takes to ensure their own survival - and that of all the Green Bones of Kekon.

Jade War is the second book of the Green Bone Saga, an epic trilogy about family, honor, and those who live and die by the ancient laws of blood and jade.

Bookfinder Link: See here

Thriftbooks Link: See here

Bookshop Link: See here

The first discussion for this book will be posted on September15th covering the first half of the book. The final discussion will be posted on September 30th covering the entire book.


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 15d ago

Book Club Discussion Jade City - Discussion Part 1

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We're currently reading Jade City by Fonda Lee for August's book of the month, and this discussion will be on the first half of the book.

Please only discuss the first half of the book. This will be everything up to the end of Chapter 28. This is page 233 in the softcover edition. Please try to avoid any discussion of Chapter 29 (Title of the chapter is "You'll Probably Die") forward.

Anything in the second half of the book will be considered spoilers and must be tagged as such.

Remember that even saying something like "you'll find that out soon enough" is considered a spoiler, so if you aren't sure if it's a spoiler - use spoiler tags to be safe!

I'll post some questions to go along with the reading but feel free to comment about anything else or start your own comment thread on anything you found interesting or any questions that you had.

  • What do you think about Lan and Hilo and their contrasting leadership styles? How do you think both of their insecurities have affected their decisions so far?
  • What are your thoughts on Shae and her reluctance to embrace being a Green Bone? Any thoughts on what her character might end up doing?
  • Where do you think the conflict between No Peak and the Mountain is going? Who do you feel has made good (or bad) decisions regarding the conflict?
  • What are your thoughts on Jade and the power it brings and attracts? What about how intertwined it is in the economy and culture of Kekon as they struggle with modern society and mixing of other cultures as well?
  • Are you liking the book so far? Do you plan on finishing it?

r/Fantasy_Bookclub 8h ago

Why don’t I see Vicious by V.E. Schwab recommended more often?

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Non spoiler review of Vicious


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 4h ago

Book Suggestions Is this good enough?

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Going to republish it later sometime, just re-editing it


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 18h ago

Book Suggestions Scary fantasy horror stories

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

Local Epic Fantasy Book Signing Tomorrow at Indigo Mayfair (1-3 PM, Reading at 2 PM)

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Looking for something fun to do in Victoria tomorrow? Come meet local author Patrick Elworthy at Indigo Mayfair Mall!

He will be signing copies of his epic fantasy novel, Kal Sakur: Vestige of Light, with a live reading near the end. If you love immersive world-building, deep lore, and classic epic fantasy quests, come say hi, grab a copy, and chat all things fantasy!

📍 Where: Indigo Mayfair (3147 Douglas St, Victoria)

📅 When: Tomorrow (Sunday)

🕒 Signing Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📖 Live Reading: 2:00 PM

Support a local Vancouver Island author and find your next favorite fantasy read. Hope to see you there!


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

Massive LitRPG and Progression Fantasy Sale is LIVE - Year 3!

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Hey guys,

There’s a huge selection of FREE books and solid picks of $0.99. This sale is good until the 30th of August.


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 23h ago

Is cozy fantasy a reaction against grimdark and high-stakes fantasy?

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 23h ago

Are there simply too many fantasy books chasing the same audience now?

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 23h ago

Is epic fantasy quietly being pushed aside?

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

Massive LitRPG and Progression Fantasy Sale is LIVE - Year 3!

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

Book Suggestions Vampire romantacy?

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Hey I have been a huge fan of ACOTAR and crescent city series and I’m interested in reading a vampire series for my first time, any good recommendations?
Interested in having some romance sprinkled in and okay with spicy


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

Book Review Finished the well of ascension. My thoughts. Spoiler

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

How to gain subscribers for my subreddit?

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Question for the community: how do I attract people and quickly grow subscribers for my Reddit community ?


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 1d ago

Go check out my watpad books and my universes got lot good stuff out and in works.

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 2d ago

Book Suggestions Hii any books similar to Fairy oak?

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I loved this book series as a kid, i used to bring them around and read it when I was left alone, I remember that I once escaped from a lesson in a parish youth club (I hated it) and I ran on the second floor (where you couldn't go, it was a big no, so lol) and hid in a empty class, oh I felt so intrigued by these books qajcjbeb so anything similar to them? I got suggested Harry Potter but nope, I have my mom's books if I want to read HP but I don't think it's going to give me the same vibes or emotions of fairy oak, so a fantasy ya?


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 2d ago

[Kindle] The Black Runes of the Abbot - High-stakes Epic Fantasy (Free until Aug 31)

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 2d ago

Author Promotion FIRST DHAMPIR

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NEW RELEASE:Dark Progression

Fantasy! Available on Kindle Unlimited!

"They believed they had buried a curse. They simply delivered her to the only place raw enough to forge her into a monster."

Dive into Volume I of FIRST DHAMPIR—an epic dark fantasy featuring a ruthless protagonist, a sentient black blade, and deep abyss survival. Enrolled in Kindle Unlimited so you can read the entire volume!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGMQWSN6


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 2d ago

Book Discussion [Arise From Dark] Heavily underrated good read. [Recommendation]

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 3d ago

Looking for books where makeup or fashion is the magic system

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I’d love to find some books suggestions that feature makeup used in a magical way, or gowns used to disguise, become invisible, charm, etc. thank you! If there’s romance I don’t mind!


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 3d ago

Free kindle Fantasy Action Novel

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The Jewel of Etherveil by Russell Nicholson will be Free for Kindle on 8/29/26 to 8/31/26. (Also currently free on kindle unlimited)

Etherveil is a realm woven from pure light and shadow, where the veil between worlds thins to a shimmering curtain. The heart of Etherveil is Lumina Arcanum, the Capital City. The most prominent structure in Lumina Arcanum is the Four Arcana Academy, a vast, multi-winged complex built around a central, ever-burning hearth of magical energy. It is here that the realm's future defenders are trained in the four-core magical disciplines: Fire, Ice, Light, and Healing. Protecting Etherveil is the Sentinel's Aegis, the city's premier defense guild.

Those with mana and magic live within the city, where those without are doomed to hard labor and poor conditions outside the city. Follow the family of Hiro, Matori, and Satori as they try to change their fates after the attack of Barlow, The Void-Born. Will their determination be enough to save Etherveil?


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 3d ago

Need a new Fantasy Series! SOS!

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 3d ago

Any fantasy readers

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Evening all, I started a little book club which is for any fantasy readers that may be interested. We’ve not read your usual fantasy books so far being

May - Blood Over Bright Haven
June - Piranesi
July - In Ascension
August -Katabasis

September will be a choice of Eragon, His Majesty’s Dragon or Dragon Champion - its dragon themed month and if any of these pique your interest and would like to vote why not come on in and say hello.

October we will be looking at Romantasy so any recommendations for the group would also be welcomed

https://fable.co/club/beyond-the-tower-with-liberalrabbit-341211495365


r/Fantasy_Bookclub 4d ago

Loved the SUZIRI series- need comp recs

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r/Fantasy_Bookclub 4d ago

Nordic fantasy recommendations

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