Fantasies(2021) 〈ESSENTIAL | 2025〉

As noted by bloggers at Leah’s Little Pleasures , fantasy in 2021 meant stories full of magic and mythical beings that helped readers navigate their own trials. Whether it was the "cozy mystery" vibes emerging in indie writing or the high-stakes battles of traditional epics, the genre continued to prove that sometimes the best way to understand our world is to step into another one entirely.

In 2021, we all needed a little bit of magic. Whether it was through the pages of a sprawling epic or the stunning visuals of a new streaming series, the fantasy genre provided a much-needed escape. Looking back, 2021 wasn't just a year for sequels; it was a year of groundbreaking debuts and long-awaited adaptations. The Heavy Hitters of 2021 Fantasies(2021)

On-screen, 2021 was the year fantasy truly went mainstream again. We saw the debut of the adaptation on Netflix, bringing Leigh Bardugo’s "Grishaverse" to life with impressive visual effects . It was a year where big-budget storytelling finally matched the scale of our favorite book series. Why We Kept Reading As noted by bloggers at Leah’s Little Pleasures