Science fiction and fantasy

Random Book Quiz

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1. What decade did these books come out?

Beyond The Shadows by Brent Weeks
Kylar finds out that his extraordinary powers come at a price. The third in the Night Angel trilogy.

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Bella Swan is about to get married, but what kind of life can she expect if she weds a vampire? The fourth in the Twilight series.

Small Favour by Jim Butcher
The tenth book in the Dresden Files.

From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris
The vampire community is on the brink of imploding after a major disaster leaves a power vacuum, whilst werewolves are being picked off. The eighth Sookie Stackhouse novel.

2. What decade was this book first released?

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
The first episode in the Farseer series, based in the kingdom of the Six Duchies.

3. Name the title of this book.

This fantasy book by Anne Bishop was published in 1998. This is a book for mature readers.

The first book in the Black Jewels trilogy.

4. Name the title of this book.

This bleak fantasy book by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda was published in 2016. This is a book for mature readers. It has a female protagonist.

A teenager searches for answers about herself and her war-torn past, whilst a monster stirs inside her. A graphic novel.

5. Name the author from the description

1957 was the year this writer was born. This author writes fantasy and science fiction, including his Otherland and Shadowmarch series.

Their books include the following titles:

Tailchaser's Song
Otherland : City of Golden Shadow
The Dirty Streets Of Heaven

6. Name the author of the following book

Twilight
When Bella moves to the small town of Forks she notices Edward Cullen is not like other young men.

This optimistic horror book was published in 2005. It has a female protagonist. It is suitable for young adult readers.

7. Which genre best suits the following books?

Binti: The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor

The Subjugate by Amanda Bridgeman

The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch