Science fantasy is exactly as advertised: a mixture of science fiction and fantasy elements blended together. Classic examples that most people will probably recognize are Star Wars and Star Trek, but the genre first came to prominence in American pulp magazines through writers like Robert A. Heinlein. The science fantasy genre utilizes fantastic elements made more plausible through the lens of science fiction or science fiction elements made even more extraordinary with a bit of magical thinking applied. Much of the genre takes place in space or on alien planets, which is why these 20 must-read space fantasy books have made the very top of my list. Whether filled with magical powers or alien encounters, these books are an intricate melding of both science fiction and fantasy. Dive in for some fantastic space fantasy adventures.
Must-Read Space Fantasy Books
Did all that space fantasy put you in the mood for more great science fiction? Try these: Does the book have some problematic elements? Oh, definitely. It was published in the 1960s. But it’s a classic that I would still say is worth a read — especially with what looks to be an incredible movie adaptation coming our way soon starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
Feel-Good Science Fiction Books
All Alone in Space Books
Space Magic Books
