16 FANTASY BOOKS UNDER 400 PAGES | short books

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  • 16 FANTASY BOOKS UNDER 400 PAGES
    25 adult fantasy standalones: • 25 ADULT FANTASY STAND...
    25 young adult fantasy standalones: • 25 YA FANTASY STANDALONES
    10 fantasy duologies: • 10 FANTASY DUOLOGIES
    Purchase links and page counts to books mentioned:
    (page counts will vary depending on which editions you have)
    319, The Bear and the Nightingale: amzn.to/3QwBcgz
    366, Paladin's Grace: amzn.to/3QpkWyF
    181, Ocean at the End of the Lane: amzn.to/3Q7OP6r
    378, Song of Achilles: amzn.to/3df6bzI
    359, Witch's Heart: amzn.to/3BQFsDy
    400, A Darker Shade of Magic: amzn.to/3P8UmIk
    (ok yes, it's exactly 400, but I'm counting it!)
    366, Vicious: amzn.to/3bGVVjc
    334, Gallant: amzn.to/3bCkk9t
    299, Gild: amzn.to/3dfzCRU
    336, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea: amzn.to/3p3Yxus
    358, Shadow and Bone: amzn.to/3p5biVO
    329, Warrior of the Wild: amzn.to/3bFcf3W
    326, Shadows Between Us: amzn.to/3Sz51Ps
    398, Blood of Elves: amzn.to/3bEaDaB
    331, Time of Contempt: amzn.to/3QuNSF2
    349, Baptism of Fire: amzn.to/3Q84kLn
    -400, The Last Wish: amzn.to/3dcCGyj
    -384, Sword of Destiny: amzn.to/3di8NwJ
    My Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=15204080
    My Book: www.elliotbrooksnovels.com/pe...
    My Instagram: / ebnovels
    #shortfantasybooks #shortbooks #fantasybooksunder400pages
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  • @sharrrrr
    @sharrrrr Před rokem +117

    Yes please do part 2, part 3, part n. I'll always be interested in your recommendations

  • @moonstonepearl21
    @moonstonepearl21 Před rokem +12

    Thank You for this list. Shorter books are very underappreciated. They can also be harder to come by, especially for fantasy. While longer franchises have their value, there are too many super long series where each book is a chonky chonk boi. It's overwhelming if you aren't sure if you are going to like it, and a lot of people are more pressed for time when it comes to their leisure time, and plenty have obstacles when it comes to reading like ADHD or dyslexia. I know fantasy writers like to give this huge expansive world with all this lore, but you can write a shorter fantasy book that still has a lot to it. These books are still good.

  • @devlyn873
    @devlyn873 Před rokem +18

    Totally agree on T. Kingfisher. After how much I loved Nettle & Bone and What Moves The Dead I've been going back and reading her earlier stuff and am really enjoying everything I've read by her.

    • @Rachelsjourney
      @Rachelsjourney Před rokem

      Agreed. Loving many of her books! I started with The Twisted Ones and the Hollow Places...I have been hooked ever since. I even enjoyed Castle Hangnail (I think it is considered middle-grade) written under her Ursula Vernon pen name - so much fun!

    • @emmal7510
      @emmal7510 Před rokem

      T. Kingfisher is the pen name. Her real name is Ursula Vernon.
      If you like podcasts, I'd recommend checking out The Hidden Almanac. (It ran for a number of years, but the episodes are only about five minutes each and it's ended.)

  • @zachryder3150
    @zachryder3150 Před rokem +14

    "Fewer than 400 pages is considered 'short'"
    *Me: It's day 594, the book reading community hasn't yet noticed I'm not one of them. Will keep my cover going on in the mean time.*

  • @jennthebookwyrm5484
    @jennthebookwyrm5484 Před rokem +3

    I'd love to see a part 2 and 3 to this! Thanks for the recs. I've been reading a lot of chunky books right now and reading smaller books sounds fantastic!

  • @BookedPanda
    @BookedPanda Před rokem +9

    Please continue the list. We need more shorter books between the 800 pages giants of most series. 😆

  • @nathanielanderson6356
    @nathanielanderson6356 Před rokem +6

    That was a great list, it gave me some good ideas. I would love to see parts 2 and 3.

  • @NaynaSL
    @NaynaSL Před rokem +1

    I'd love a part 2 and 3! I loved this video and got new books added to my TBR! ❤️❤️❤️🧙🔮✨

  • @somatoes4667
    @somatoes4667 Před rokem

    You are on a roll these days and I’m loving all the content you are putting out!

  • @d.edwardmeade3683
    @d.edwardmeade3683 Před rokem

    Great list!! Thank you! I would love to see part 2 and 3. You introduced me to several titles I didn't know. I love booklists 😄 and reliable recs are so helpful. Thanks so much for the time you took to make this video. 👍👍😃

  • @samanthascott4125
    @samanthascott4125 Před rokem +1

    You're my favourite booktuber. I ❤️ coming to your channel and finding new videos and new books to explore. I always feel like im visiting a friend. Pretty much everything (fantasy) I read these days is based on your recs. Thank you for this channel and for you just being awesome you.

  • @adrienneadelsperger897
    @adrienneadelsperger897 Před rokem +1

    This video was so great! I’d love to see a part 2 and 3. 🖤📚

  • @hannahblackwellbooks
    @hannahblackwellbooks Před rokem +3

    I just finished the ocean at the end of the lane and I listened to the audiobook and read the illustrated edition and omg I love it 🥰

  • @kkay6838
    @kkay6838 Před rokem

    So glad you put warrior of the wild!!! That book is amazing and needs more love!!!

  • @amyreadsall
    @amyreadsall Před rokem +1

    I love the idea of more of these!

  • @thebookbelle
    @thebookbelle Před rokem

    I loved this video! I'm a bit terrified of larger fantasy books, so really appreciated these recommendations 😊

  • @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore
    @KatieReadsKoziesAndMore Před rokem +1

    Yes, please do parts 2 and 3!

  • @LiteratureScienceAlliance

    I cannot wait to read more T. Kingfisher. Paladin's Grace is I think the next one on my list unless I decide to read on of her horror books first this fall

  • @kiddocter13
    @kiddocter13 Před rokem +1

    Good idea, and would love to see some more!

  • @cassandrapapakyritsis

    yes!!! I need more of these videos!! loved this video concept

  • @mikouf9691
    @mikouf9691 Před rokem

    Thanks for this list. I was recently watching one of your older videos about standalone fantasies. If you have more that are not part of a series, I would love to hear more

  • @rolling.reggie
    @rolling.reggie Před rokem

    Would love multiple parts to this video! I always need more recommendations and struggle to read anything more than 300 pages. Love your vids thanks

  • @johnbailey2933
    @johnbailey2933 Před rokem

    yes, parts 2 and 3 !! I also appreciate your 'thumb nail' summaries of each,

  • @Tinoshke07
    @Tinoshke07 Před rokem

    Great idea for a video ! I love reading fantasy but so many are big books that a book of less than 400 pages is very welcome to read in between those bigger ones.
    I would love to see a second and third part :)

  • @melissasponseller4892

    Yes I would love to see part 2 and 3. I’m just getting into fantasy and want to start slowly. Thanks

  • @paulawilkerson4718
    @paulawilkerson4718 Před rokem +1

    Yes, part 2 and 3!

  • @onfaerystories
    @onfaerystories Před rokem

    Oh that's such a good idea! I would definitely watch parts 2 and 3 if you ever film them ☺️

  • @mischarowe
    @mischarowe Před rokem +5

    Yes I'd love to see more parts. I have a recommendation, if that's okay. I absolutely adore *The Tangled Lands* by Paolo Bacigalupi and Tobias S. Buckell. ❤

  • @jillz580
    @jillz580 Před rokem

    Yes, please do parts 2 & 3

  • @christinahagenauer6372

    Yes, please to pt. 2 & 3!

  • @TheBookishMom
    @TheBookishMom Před rokem

    I've been meaning to pick up a few of these! Bear and the Nightengale has been living on my shelves for a while just waiting to be picked up.
    Vicious is one of my favorites ever, So good! And it really is a fast read!

  • @pheonix9372
    @pheonix9372 Před rokem +1

    Waaaaay back in the day fantasy was sold to me as only having worth if it was of the epic variety. And this version of fantasy has its place. Many of my fav classic fantasies can double as a weight lifting regime. Much of the shorter fantasies were very pulp and veered toward the absurd (elvish steeds as motorcycles and magic as slam poetry will never not be something I love with every fabric of my being!)
    But a sparse, more succinct version of fantasy that can balance an engaging plot with some of those meandering character moments... an absolute delight.
    I would appreciate an additional part to this series!

  • @strawberrylime33
    @strawberrylime33 Před rokem +3

    My TBR fantasy list is growing!! Piranesi, Violet Made of Thorns, Together We Burn, These Violent De--, oh, no I DNF'ed that one before 200 pages😬😬😬

  • @jeniferalvarez2914
    @jeniferalvarez2914 Před rokem

    Please do a part 2 & 3. I’m always looking for shorter books! Especially when I’m waiting for something to come out or to become available through the library.

  • @poemwithpoet4296
    @poemwithpoet4296 Před rokem

    Part 2 & Part 3 please!!!! Especially the series that have each book less than 400. Would be amazing!!!

  • @YourConfidenceCorner
    @YourConfidenceCorner Před rokem +1

    amazing video, waiting for the part 2 😊

  • @jenwalsh5740
    @jenwalsh5740 Před rokem +1

    Part 2, part 3! Yes please! 💕

  • @amandalovesscents627
    @amandalovesscents627 Před rokem

    Yes please do more of these

  • @shooranyc
    @shooranyc Před rokem

    Yes to parts 2 and 3!!!

  • @diannerosedelacruz2256

    Yes to parts 2 and 3 :)

  • @kisseemeduh4426
    @kisseemeduh4426 Před rokem

    Just finished nettle and bone❤️.
    I am so excited for shadow and nine season 2! I think I’ll read the book.

  • @Daniel-fu9zt
    @Daniel-fu9zt Před rokem

    Great idea for a video Elliot👍

  • @marccampbell8957
    @marccampbell8957 Před rokem

    I’ve seen you recommend warrior of the wild a few times and I think I’d really like it, seems a bit harder to get here in the UK (at a fair price) but I see a new edition is up for pre order so looking forward to it!

  • @evongoh5156
    @evongoh5156 Před rokem

    Yes pls do part 2 and 3

  • @OverlyAverageBen
    @OverlyAverageBen Před rokem

    This is *exactly* what I need right now!

  • @thewitchyreader6131
    @thewitchyreader6131 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @selmasjournal2155
    @selmasjournal2155 Před rokem

    Yes a part 2 please

  • @BecxReadz
    @BecxReadz Před rokem +2

    I loved The Witch's Heart so much

  • @claudiabarros3219
    @claudiabarros3219 Před rokem +1

    T. Kingfisher is a truly amazing author, Swordheart is great, too

  • @yashal3715
    @yashal3715 Před rokem

    I am currently reading the final strife.....its amazing

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm

    I need to pick up warrior of the wild, I’ve loved Tricia’s other books!

  • @ReadingNymph
    @ReadingNymph Před rokem

    I need to reread Vicious, Im hoping to read Gallent on Autumn 🍂

  • @zatanna321
    @zatanna321 Před rokem

    Yes for 2 & 3. Would also be interested in the opposite, fantasy books over 1,000 something pages

  • @lucyamclarenauthor
    @lucyamclarenauthor Před rokem

    Not sure if my previous comment was deleted cos I included a link in it but… yeah, I have a YA dark fantasy book out called Awakening: The Commune’s Curse Book 1 which falls in this category. It’s about 360 pages I think in paperback, a bit more ebook. Multi-POV & character focused. I love a longer fantasy book but these days it takes me so long to read them, I appreciate a shorter book!

  • @keshinitiwari5425
    @keshinitiwari5425 Před rokem

    Hi Ell. I'm truing to reach my reading goal for the year - it's been a tough one as an individual. I'd like to read some nice short books that are enjoyable that will make me feel adventurous. And of course, to hit my numbers. Thanks El 💞

  • @mandamae4516
    @mandamae4516 Před rokem

    Parts 2 & 3 please! :)

  • @leonardotukiman1707
    @leonardotukiman1707 Před rokem

    Surprised Piranesi Isn't here. That was a great one

  • @RodgersReads
    @RodgersReads Před rokem

    Yay the girl who fell beneath the sea!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @hunter1028
    @hunter1028 Před rokem

    I like those books because I just don't have the time like I used to and I need options 😅

  • @catsandbats77
    @catsandbats77 Před rokem

    The Bear and the Nightingale is actually YA. Katherine Arden is currently working on her very first adult book. Edit: yes, I would like more of these videos. I love fantasy but I don't often read books that are extremely long.

  • @amydunn4062
    @amydunn4062 Před rokem

    We want parts 2 & 3!

  • @robthomas3968
    @robthomas3968 Před rokem

    Can u do a video on books u think would make a brilliant tv series

  • @LiamsLyceum
    @LiamsLyceum Před rokem +1

    Just about any S&S novel is short, the king novel thing seems to have gotten out of hand in the late 70s and 80s, taking off in the 90s, so many older fantasy works fit this: Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, Conan, Jirel of Joiry, Elric, New Sun, Dying Earth, etc etc

  • @hamdashamma946
    @hamdashamma946 Před rokem

    Yes of course but could it be ya ? Love your content ❤

  • @kimgarcia6629
    @kimgarcia6629 Před rokem

    More more! Always do more videos! Lol

  • @CupCakeUnleashed
    @CupCakeUnleashed Před rokem

    Trying to write a standalone fantasy epic... barely scraping past 300 pages.

  • @jensraab2902
    @jensraab2902 Před rokem

    The Almighty Algorithm brought me here. Great video!
    As I'm new to your channel I don't know if this is normal for you but I would suggest you add just a little more time before the transitions. Sometimes, the last word is kind of chopped off. Even half a second would make the transitions more natural, I think.
    Otherwise, all excellent! :-)

  • @jaja231
    @jaja231 Před rokem +2

    Vicious should've been a standalone, Vengful feels so unnecessary, and I can't even imagine what Schwab planned for the third one

  • @JennFaeAge
    @JennFaeAge Před rokem +1

    I'm gonna try and make this sound less like a hilariously unsubtle plug but mine is 283 pages. Although I don't have anywhere near enough of an ego to imagine it belongs in the same quality category as some of these XD

    • @jkpiowa
      @jkpiowa Před rokem

      Title?

    • @JennFaeAge
      @JennFaeAge Před rokem +1

      @@jkpiowa Fairy War (the cover is my profile picture)

  • @thefreerocketman5777
    @thefreerocketman5777 Před rokem

    When part 31 comes out, we will be watching and reading

  • @evenstar1608
    @evenstar1608 Před rokem

    How about the Hobbit?

  • @donkevinbrown9906
    @donkevinbrown9906 Před rokem +2

    For some reason my comment keeps getting deleted. I will say The Bear and Nightingale is very good.🙂

  • @karenlowe9283
    @karenlowe9283 Před rokem

    Pff the youtube advert cut off the start... I know you open with hello friends... Cheek

  • @drinkbooks
    @drinkbooks Před rokem

    It makes me giggle that those of us who read epic fantasy now consider a book with less than 400 pages to be 'short'. :D

  • @user-ch5eb2dj2k
    @user-ch5eb2dj2k Před rokem

    Havent watched the video yet but the percy jackson series practically all the books are under 400
    Edit: only the first and last one go over 400

  • @walterroche8192
    @walterroche8192 Před rokem

    LOL! Short novels under 400 pages. 🤣
    Just described 95% of Fantasy from the last 160 years! Maybe retitle for the decade rather then general. 😉

  • @knw4306
    @knw4306 Před rokem +1

    1st

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Před rokem

    Definitely getting all these adding to my library 📚 xoxo 😚 💚💙✨✨💛🤎🤎🖤🧡💗💚💚💙🖤🤎🤎🤎✨💙💞❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹💞❤️💜❣️❣️💜💝💚💙💙✨✨💛❤️‍🩹🌈❣️💕💖💝📚📚💗🧡🧡💗📚📚💛🤎

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Před rokem +1

    Good morning Elliot hope you have a fabulous day xoxo 😚 😍💝💖🧡🧡🤎💘🌈❤️❤️💜💕💚💚❤️❤️❤️🌈❤️💜💚🌈🌈🖤💙💙🖤💛✨💘💞🧡💞💞💗💗🧡💗❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹💝❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💖💝❤️‍🩹💓❤️‍🩹💞❣️💘🖤💛💙💙❤️🌈🌈❤️💜💕💚💚

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 Před rokem

    YAY SO EXCITED!!🌈🌈✨🌪🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈✨✨✨🌈🌈🌈✨✨💙💚🧡❤️💚💚💚💛💜💜🤍🤎💞💕💕❤️‍🩹❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹❣️💕💝💘💗💓💗💖💘💘💞💚💛🧡❤️❤️💚💙💙💚💚🖤💜💜🖤🤎💕❣️

  • @mallorywidmark
    @mallorywidmark Před rokem

    Yes to parts 2 and 3!