fantastical realism
TLDR : magical realism with emphasis on the magical My own niche microgenre bc I'm a snob! Fantastical realism pushes the boundaries of magical realism, just bordering that edge into fantasy but still holding onto a grounding tree branch in realism. đ§work in progress, always accepting recsđ§
created by greenyuri
last updated July, 2026
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Ooo this is a lovely list!! I wonder if youâd find Weâll Prescribe You a Cat applicable to the collection
i've already debated it, i just haven't read it yet/researched it in a minute! i probably will based on you already thinking of it đ
Well if our two minds had it in mind then hopefully it is a good fit!!
As someone who appreciates more realism in her magical realism, I love this list!! Fully support the snobbery here! đââïž
I'll be on the lookout for suggestions! đ
tysm!! i have my other magical realism list that's even a bit more grounded in reality than this one hehe! glad to know i'm not the only genre snob around here đ
so excited when you find some more!
