The best fantasy books that keep you wondering what comes next

This story follows Alex, a girl haunted by ghosts only she can see. Because of this extraordinary ability, she gets—despite being a crime suspect—chooses to go to Yale and oversee their secret societies that meddle with magic. As she tries to rebuild her life, the death of a girl and her suspicions about the societies pull her back into danger.

The book’s intricate plot and suspense have made me read it multiple times, with its vividly real world, societies, and characters making me eager to visit New Haven and see if it matches the story. Its twists and turns ensure you'll be hooked and constantly wondering what comes next. Also, I've loved Yale since I first saw Gilmore Girls.

This is a fantasy novel about noble families competing for control of the Iron Throne in a world filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and war. As alliances shift and conflicts arise, a supernatural threat from the north begins to emerge, adding to the chaos. 

If you love Epic Fantasy, this is a must-read. The story offers complex characters and unexpected twists. Fun fact: I'm an ENFJ personality type, the same as Daenerys Targaryen.

This book follows Richard Mayhew, who is pulled into the hidden world of "London Below" after helping a mysterious girl named Door. In this strange, dangerous realm, filled with magical creatures and dark forces, Richard embarks on a journey to return to his normal life. 

I get bored easily, and many times when you read four chapters and there is still basically nothing going on, I stop and never open it again. But this book never came up short. With twists at every turn, the story keeps you guessing, never revealing what comes next. I loved it! And it is wonderfully weird as well.

This is a historical romance with a fantasy twist, following Claire Randall, a WWII nurse who is mysteriously transported to 18th-century Scotland. Despite its lack of classic fantasy elements, the novel creates its own unique sense of magic through time travel, suspense, and constant surprises. Claire's journey, torn between two lives and a passionate romance, is filled with unexpected twists that keep you on edge.

I'm not a big fan of historical fiction, but this one is special to me. I've read it a lot, and I just love the descriptive details Gabaldon has effortlessly woven into the story. Also, you really want to know "what comes next" for Claire and Jamie.

This book is a paranormal romance that follows Bella Swan, a teenage girl who moves to the misty town of Forks and quickly becomes fascinated by the mysterious Edward Cullen, who turns out to be a vampire. The book hooks you from the start as you're drawn into the suspense of figuring out what's really happening with Edward and his family.

I love the dark, misty, and magical atmosphere—what the movie perfectly captured with its now iconic "Hoa Hoa Hoa" vibe—that adds a haunting, almost dreamlike quality to the story.