Doorways to Other Worlds
Portal fantasy (middle grade through adult lit with maybe some sci-fi too).
Because sometimes you just want to read about characters literally escaping their world or temporarily exploring other ones since you’re stuck here.
(Please note: series will only contain the earliest applicable volume even if more/all are the same to avoid clutter. Also, open to recs!)
created by darlingdearestdead
last updated August, 2026
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Three recs that I think would work well here:
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan (YA) Ivy and Forest Rewrite the World by Hannah West (middle reader)
Adding all three! Thank you for the recs! Love new portal fantasy content to read!
Oh! I've got some recs! :D
The Secret Country, by Pamela Dean Weave World, by Clive Barker Wildwood, by Colin Meloy The Invisible Library, by Genevieve Cogman Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke
And I've just got to say, I LOVE your username! Honestly, one of the best book dedications out there. 🥰🥰🥰
I can’t believe I forgot about Inkheart! Thanks for the recs!
You're very welcome! I love the list. 😊
Hi! Love the list💚 another recommendation: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Added! Thank for you for the rec!
Yes girl, I was looking for a list like this, after (belatedly) realising that portal fantasy is a thing (because of course it is?) 😄 so thank you! 🙏🏼
Also what made me look this up was This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, which I think would fit quite well ☺️
Ooh yes! I’ve been eyeing that one for sure! Thanks for the rec!
