The Book Nerd Holiday Gift Guide: Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books

House of Salt and Sorrows

By Erin A. Craig

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Get swept away by this “haunting” (Bustle) YA novel about twelve beautiful sisters living on an isolated island estate who begin to mysteriously die one by one. This dark and atmospheric fairy tale inspired story is perfect for fans of Yellowjackets.

“Step inside a fairy tale.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

Defiant

By Brandon Sanderson

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson comes the final book in an epic series about a girl who will travel beyond the stars to save the world she loves from destruction.

The Dragon's Promise

By Elizabeth Lim

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Six Crimson Cranes comes the thrilling next adventure! A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it… Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy.

Murtagh

By Christopher Paolini

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!

“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

By Amélie Wen Zhao

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

“Perfect for fans of The Untamed. I loved it!” —Shelley Parker-Chan, bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun

Silver in the Bone

By Alexandra Bracken

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunning contemporary fantasy inspired by Celtic lore—the tale of a teenage girl who seeks her destiny in the cursed ruins of Avalon, driven by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!

“Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak.” —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone

Stranger Things: Runaway Max

By Brenna Yovanoff

Fans went wild for this gripping, emotional addition to the Stranger Things’ universe after its successful launch! Fall into the never-before-told backstory of the beloved Dig Dug maven, Max Mayfield, written by New York Times bestselling author Brenna Yovanoff.

Eragon: The Illustrated Edition

By Christopher Paolini

Return to the World of Eragon with master storyteller Christopher Paolini in this stunning illustrated edition packed with full-color paintings! Celebrate 20 years of the worldwide fantasy phenomenon Eragon, the first book in the Inheritance Cycle, which has sold more than 40 million copies across the series!

The Book Nerd Holiday Gift Guide: Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books

Fantasy and sci-fi young adult books YULE love to give this holiday!

House of Salt and Sorrows

By Erin A. Craig

Defiant

By Brandon Sanderson

The Dragon's Promise

By Elizabeth Lim

Murtagh

By Christopher Paolini

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

By Amélie Wen Zhao

Silver in the Bone

By Alexandra Bracken

Stranger Things: Runaway Max

By Brenna Yovanoff

Eragon: The Illustrated Edition

By Christopher Paolini

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