The Fantasy Book Club

Gods and monsters, dragons and magic… It’s just fiction, right? Antisocial student librarian Fiona isn’t convinced that’s true. Turns out, belief in magic is all it takes to make you a target, but believing in others is the only way to survive. (LGBTQ+ and contains: swearing, scenes of violence/blood, and portrayals of mental health disorders)

A story about embracing every part of yourself, accepting love even when you think you don’t deserve it… and how it all comes back to one thing: the power of belief. With over 100 episodes available to read for free, a modern supernatural setting, and a cast of complex characters driving the story… you’re sure to find something to love with The Fantasy Book Club. 

Highlighted Reader Comments

Draconic Noble
I'm so glad I checked this out. The art is superb, the foreshadowing is on point, and the characters are a delight. (Well, maybe not Izzy, but I'm certain at this point that everyone is going to change and grow into stronger people, and that includes her too. Just means she'll have the biggest improvement) I can't wait to see how this all turns out!
Buba Pangolin
BINGED THE WHOLE THING IN A DAY- gODDD this is such a good comic! Came looking for just another Sapphic Fantasy but MMM ITS SOO GOODDD- This comic is sooo underated.
dreamer.fithp
10 rating, for plot, use of cuneiform, art, sensitive topics, difficult characters, development of characters, character interaction!
Matthew Richards
I love how unconventional these characters are! We clearly need stories that reflect how different life is experienced by other people.

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Character Profiles

Fiona Standish

Age – 19, college Sophomore

Height – 5’5″

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Aromantic/ Pansexual

Aesthetic – Goth

Ethnicity – Irish

Age – 19, college Sophomore

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Aromantic/Pansexual

Height – 5’5″

Ethnicity – Irish

Aesthetic – Goth

“I believe everyone who ever fell in love with books has a condition… we’re liars. We would claim to our dying breath that we know it’s just fiction. We swear that we know magic isn’t real, dragons never existed, the only monsters are the human kind… but never once would we believe our own lie. We should. But we don’t. Belief is all it takes.”

Tristan Talwar

Age – 20, college Sophomore

Height – 5’11”

Pronouns – He/Him

Sexuality – Asexual (closeted)

Aesthetic – Academic

Ethnicity – Indian

Age – 20, college Sophomore

Pronouns – He/Him

Sexuality – Asexual (closeted)

Height – 5’11”

Ethnicity – Indian

Aesthetic – Academic

“I care so much. Even when I shouldn’t. Even when it hurts. Which means if there’s one thing you can count on… I will never, ever, give up on you.”

Eremis Veil

Age – 21, college Junior

Height – 6′

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Lesbian

Aesthetic – Boho

Ethnicity – Japanese/Greek

Age – 21, college Junior

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Lesbian

Height – 6′

Ethnicity – Japanese/Greek

Aesthetic – Boho

“The women in my family have apparently always been Seers. I guess it has something to do with there being a Legacy, or a descendent of a Scion, way back in our history. I don’t know if I believe that part but I do know that what I can do is real.”

Brie Fairfax

Age – 22, part-time student

Height – 5’10”

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Bisexual (closeted)

Aesthetic – Blue Collar

Ethnicity – African American

Age – 22, part-time student

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Bisexual (closeted)

Height – 5’10”

Ethnicity – African American

Aesthetic – Blue Collar

“You don’t have to try to maneuver me. Just tell me what needs to be done and I’ll handle it.”

Drew Aaronson

Age – 20, college Sophomore

Height – 5’4″

Pronouns – He/Him (AFAB)

Sexuality – Pansexual

Aesthetic – Geeky

Ethnicity – Caucasian (adopted)

Age – 20, college Sophomore

Pronouns – He/Him (AFAB)

Sexuality – Pansexual

Height – 5’4″

Ethnicity – Caucasian (adopted)

Aesthetic – Geeky

“Books about wizards and magical secret societies have always been my favorite. I thought maybe I could be a part of it- but turns out it’s one of those systems where you have to bow your head to someone or be born a certain way to have any real power… exactly like the real world. Because, well, I guess it is the real world. “

Isabella "Izzie" Desoto-McArthur

Age – 20, college Sophomore

Height – 5’3″

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Heterosexual

Aesthetic – Athletic & Streetwear

Ethnicity – Latina

Age – 20, college Sophomore

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Heterosexual

Height – 5’3″

Ethnicity – Latina

Aesthetic – Athletic & Streetwear

“I feel like all I am right now is rough edges… I don’t know how to fix this.”

Jayla Morgan

Age – 43, Librarian

Height – 5’9″

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Heterosexual (divorced)

Aesthetic – Librarian Core

Ethnicity – Black British

Age – 43, Librarian

Pronouns – She/Her

Sexuality – Heterosexual (divorced)

Height – 5’9″

Ethnicity – Black British

Aesthetic – Librarian Core

“I’m not here to make judgments or tell you what to do. I’m here to help, however I can.”