V.E. Schwab recommends diverse fantasy books blending genres

V.E. Schwab, the author known for “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue,” shares her favorite fantasy books that mix genres. She sees fantasy as a broad category, not just about wizards and dragons but also as a space where many different storytelling styles intersect. Schwab believes that anything that strays from reality can be considered fantasy. She highlights books that blend fantasy with mystery, horror, romance, and more. For her, this mixture allows for unique and compelling stories. One of her favorite picks combines fantasy with a police procedural. In this book, a detective finds a murder victim who looks exactly like her. This eerie similarity lets the detective take on the victim’s identity to solve the crime. Another recommended book blends fantasy with a family saga. It features four siblings who learn their death dates from a fortune teller. The story explores themes of identity, fate, and the impacts of knowing one’s future. Schwab invites readers to ponder if knowledge from the fortune teller can actually change their lives.