Ready to explore a world where you are the protagonist? Looking for some adventure novels or just love adventure fiction in general? Grab your compass and prepare for an unforgettable journey, because this is not your average book blog. This is a “Choose Your Own Adventure” book experience, Fantasy edition.
This is a chance to explore the world, discover new horizons, and push the boundaries of what you thought was possible. Whether you’re reading for an adventure story, history, some romance, or the rush of danger, the quest to survive and discover never ends.
So, what are you waiting for? The adventure starts now! Will you sail the high seas, explore the wild, or face the challenges of the worst journey you’ve ever encountered? The choice is yours, and it’s time to make it with this choose your own adventure book blog!
Table of Contents
The Adventure Begins…
You stand on the edge of a vast, endless horizon, the unknown calling to you. There are countless paths to take.
Which will you choose?
- You head towards the icy mountains where a glacial wind blows.
- You move towards the forest, allured by a strange melody.
- You turn to the northern town in the distance.
Keep your destination in mind as you venture forward… On your way to your destination, travel weary and tired. A stranger blocks the path ahead. They have a sharp blade in one hand, but you can see they are injured. What do you do?”
- Attack!! Only an enemy would block your road. Don’t take any chances.
- Appease the stranger with your harp and play a cheery tune. This might only be a fellow weary traveller.
- Approach wearily. You offer help as you see they are bleeding.
- Avoid the figure. Take a different path and continue on your way.
Find your answer below.
If you choose 1:
The stranger seems startled but quickly recovers, their eyes narrowing with suspicion. They raise their blade, meeting your strike with surprising skill. The clash of metal rings through the air as you both circle each other, each waiting for an opening.
Despite their skill, they seem slowed by their injuries. With a well-timed strike, you disarm them, sending their blade clattering to the ground. Now, they stand before you, panting heavily, eyes filled with a mix of exhaustion and fear.
You have faced death time and time again, but you’re a survivor. You’ve faced worse than this.
Your recommendation?
Ledge, by Stacey McEwan
In a world trapped in ice, where danger and mystery lurk in every corner. Dawsyn, a fierce ax-wielding survivor, has always avoided the brutal annual culling, but her luck has finally run out. Chosen as the next human sacrifice, she is ripped from her frozen home, thrust into a world beyond the lethal chasm that has imprisoned her people for generations.
The Glacians, winged mystical creatures, rule this harsh world, offering only meagre rations in exchange for a periodic human sacrifice. Dawsyn doesn’t know what awaits her on the other side: death, slavery, or something worse. But when a half-Glacian named Ryon offers her a chance at escape, Dawsyn is forced to face the impossible question: can she trust one of the very creatures that have tormented her people for so long?
Check it out here, Ledge, by Stacey McEwan.
If you choose 2:
As the soft, melodic notes of your harp fill the air, the tension between you and the stranger begins to melt. The blade in their hand lowers slightly, their stance becoming less defensive. You continue playing, the music flowing effortlessly, hoping to calm their nerves.
To your surprise, the stranger’s eyes soften as they listen. After a long pause, they let out a deep sigh and lowered their weapon completely, dropping it to the ground with a heavy thud. They are not your enemy, just another frightened traveller.
Your recommendation?
Bard by Keith Taylor
Set in the mystical Forest of Andred, a place once alive with sacred groves and the rituals of the Druids, Felimid must navigate a world filled with forgotten powers and hidden dangers. As he journeys through the remnants of these ancient lands, Felimid will need more than just his musical skill to survive.
Check it out here, Bard by Keith Taylor
If you choose 3:
As you move closer, the stranger’s face contorts in pain, and they collapse to their knees, blood staining the snow beneath them. Without hesitation, you kneel beside them, your heart racing. The stranger’s breath is shallow, their grip weak but desperate as they clutch something tightly in their hand.
“I… I can’t last much longer,” they whisper hoarsely, their voice barely audible. “But… the world needs you…”
Your recommendation?
A Fool’s Errand by D.E. King
In A Fool’s Errand (In All Jest Book 1), Lani’s quiet, routine life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a dying man in a cave, pleading for her to protect a jewel that will alter the course of her destiny.
Lani’s journey to protect the amulet leads her into a world she never expected, full of danger, deception, and unexpected alliances. As she runs from those who will stop at nothing to retrieve the jewel, she must rely on her wits and the mysterious figure Ashantha entrusted her to find. The world she thought she knew is far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Check it out here, A Fool’s Errand by D.E. King.
If you choose 4:
This new path leads you off the beaten track. The air feels different here, charged with a strange energy, and the ground beneath your feet is rougher, less forgiving. The once clear trail vanishes behind thick underbrush, and you are left standing before an impasse.
Which path will you choose?
- The road to the left has a sign to an academy. The ground here is paved with stone, and the air hums with the whisper of secrets hidden within.
- The middle road is thick with dense jungle, and a city is bustling in the distance. You see three women waiting on the road.
- The road to the right goes through a barren landscape, dotted with remnants of fallen heroes. The air is cold, and the ground beneath your feet is hard and unforgiving. You can hear a faint call for a hero.
If you chose the right road…
As you move towards the towering walls of a grand academy, an intense sensation of destiny fills you. This is the Catenan Academy, a prestigious institution where the Republic’s elite train and learn.
Your recommendation?
The Will of the Many by James Islington
At the elite Catenan Academy, power isn’t just learned; it’s taken. Vis Telimus is a young man with a hidden past, accepted into the academy under the guise of a tragic orphan. In a society where the strong give up their very will to the ruling elite, Vis has no choice but to play along.
But beneath the layers of social hierarchy, a dark secret stirs. Vis has been sent to the academy not only to survive but to uncover the truth behind his family’s mysterious deaths, the hidden murder of a high-ranking official, and an ancient weapon that could change the world.
To survive in this brutal world, Vis must navigate dangerous politics, make alliances, and prove himself worthy.
Check out The Will of the Many (Hierarchy Book 1) by James Islington.
If you chose the middle road…
You step forward into the bustling streets of 15th century Beijing, the heart of the Ming Dynasty.
Your recommendation?
The Ming Storytellers by Laura Rahme
Set against the backdrop of the 15th century, The Ming Storytellers unfolds during the rise of the Ming Dynasty, where royal intrigue and hidden secrets intertwine the fates of three extraordinary women.
Min Li, once a palace orphan and now a powerful concubine, uncovers a devastating secret within Beijing’s Imperial city that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear. As she seeks help from Admiral Zheng He, her actions spark a series of events that not only change the course of her life but also set the city’s very palace aflame.
But Min Li’s true enemy may not be who she believes.
Across China, from the palaces of Nanjing to the remote villages of Yunnan, a Persian traveller and a mysterious storyteller embark on their own journeys, each holding a key to a tale that will shape their destinies.
As their paths converge, they must navigate the perilous waters of political power, betrayal, and ancient wisdom.
Check out The Ming Storytellers by Laura Rahme.
If you chose the left road…
You find yourself walking through the darkened, war-torn land of ancient Britain, where the shadow of a dying tyrant looms over the land.
Your recommendation?
The King Arthur Trilogy Book One: Dragon’s Child by M. K. Hume
The Dark Ages are a time of chaos and bloodshed. In the midst of this turmoil, Uther Pendragon, the High King of Celtic Britain, is dying, and his kingdom is falling apart. The minor kings fight for control, and the Saxons threaten the eastern shores. But only one can unite the fractured tribes and restore peace. Arthur.
This first book in The King Arthur Trilogy follows a young Arthur, unaware of his royal heritage, as he grows under the guardianship of Lord Ector. He trains in secret to become a warrior, mastering the skills that will help him rise above the chaos and claim his rightful place as the High King.
Check out The King Arthur Trilogy Book One: Dragon’s Child by M. K. Hume.
Rest now weary traveller and add some new reads to your TBR
Your “Choose Your Own Adventure” book experience has come to an end!
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