When I sat down the other day to write about Kindle Unlimited, I hadn’t planned on writing a thinkpiece. My intention was to share some KU fantasies I’ve read recently, but, you know, sometimes a listicle turns into a 500-word discussion of Amazon publishing practices, and that’s valid đ.
But today, we’re keeping it lighter with a list of 6 fantasy book series you can find on Kindle Unlimited. All of these has sequels, and for all of them, I’ve read at least the first book in the series. Let’s go!
1. Beneath Cruel Fathoms by Anala Deen (The Bitter Sea Trilogy #1)
Beneath Cruel Fathoms is a fantasy that reads like a historical folktale. It has elements of The Little Mermaid, but with a more original Hans Christian Andersen vibe. Cue the nordic land it take places in, and you have yourselves a nice little dark fantasy romance.
If you read it, be sure to review it because it’s sitting at 53 reviews on Amazon right now, and we all know how reviews can help indie authors, like Deen.
Add on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41829826-beneath-cruel-fathomsÂ
2. Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater (Regency Faerie Tales #1)
Half a Soul is an adorable historical fantasy that features Autism rep and socioeconomic critiques with daft, light fingers and a big warm hug. It’s a very quick, upbeat book, and that tone continues in the second in the standalone series, Ten Thousand Stitches. The books is particularly impressive because it is what seems to be a one-woman operation. It’s short, at under 300 pages, and can easily be read in one day.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52654173-half-a-soulÂ
3. A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova (Married to Magic #1)
Elise Kova has been a bestseller since her first book, Air Awakens. Her marketing machine is very impressive to me as an indie author. Sadly, I didn’t like this story that much. However, it has good reviews on Goodreads and Amazon, and for people who love fae-like fantasy romance (though, technically, Kova distinguishes from elves and fae in this novel), it seems like a great option. Plus, it’s the first in a series of standalones, each about a magical lover.
I also just find all of Kova’s covers to be really beautiful, and this one is no exception.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55285911-a-deal-with-the-elf-king
4. The Angel Trials by Michelle Madow (Dark World: The Angel Trials #1)
The Angel Trials is a New Adult urban fantasy book that features on, you guessed it, angels. Specifically, a great cosmic battle happening between angels and demons, and there are also shifters, witches, and some other magical folk in this. Each book in the series is super short, and while I didn’t make it through them all, I think if you’re a big fan of the genre, these will be easy reads you can knock out quickly.
Recommended for: Fans of Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38348382-the-angel-trials
5. Prince of Foxes by H. L. Macfarlane (Bright Spear Trilogy #1)
Here we have a re-imagined Scottish fairytale by an actual Scotswoman. If you liked Among the Beasts and Briars by Ashley Poston, and mostly, if you you liked the talking fox and human romantic pairing in that, then you’ll like this.
In my opinion, there are some weird things happening with consent (cw for sexual assault), implied attraction to a literal fox, and also the love triangle, which shows up again in the second book. Book 1 is definitely better than Book 2, but both are a little weird. If you’re okay with that, then forge ahead.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52768064-prince-of-foxesÂ
6. To Carve a Fae Heart by Tessonja Odette (The Fair Isle Trilogy #1)
Ah, fae romance, we meet again. So, this book had some great things going for it: political tension between humans and non-humans, a deep relationship between the MC and her family, a canonical tension between science and magic. And yet, when it came to the actual romance, it felt a bit rushed? Also, the “plot twist” could be seen from a mile away.
Still, it has good ratings, and I think you’ll like it if you enjoy love triangles and courtly intrigue in your fae fantasies (think Book 2 of ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas.) Both this one and Prince of Foxes have kelpies in them, and you may find the dark elements of those fairytale creatures appealing.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53306937-to-carve-a-fae-heart
What are your favorite fantasy series on Kindle Unlimited? Have you read any of these?
If you’re looking for a short fantasy read to pass the time, check out my story True Loaf, which is also on Kindle Unlimited.
