Wishing that the evening news would discuss human/goblin relations? The pros and cons of banking with dragons? Gnomish tax policy? Anything but this never-ending parade of real world horror? As the political landscape becomes more grimdark than a Bloodborne playthrough, it’s time to turn to fantasy to cope. Why bother worrying about climate change when your anxiety could be put to better use preparing for a coming war between orcs and elves? Who cares about legislative backstabbing when fictional politicians are resorting to actual backstabbing? These are the 10 best fantasy books with court intrigue and political drama, for when you need to avert your eyes from the real life the media circus.
