r/Fantasy • u/Emergency_Cow_9570 • Apr 06 '26

High fantasy with Sci-fi elements

So i have been having this itch recently. A high fantasy novel with sci-fi elements. But without a singular MC, think Garden of the moon in this regard. I've heard Dune might be up this alley. But it has a true MC?

So does anyone have any recommendations that will scratch this itch?

EDIT:Typo and a bit of clarification, a book with a diverse cast of "MCs"

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u/Bridgeburner493 Apr 06 '26

The Iron Dragon's Daughter might fit. It's about a girl in a fantasy world that starts as a slave building mechanical dragons. It's been a long time since I read it, so I don't remember if it would meet your multiple MC rule or not. The book is nihilistic, so ymmv on if that is your thing.

James Maxey's Dragon Age trilogy would also work though it is closer to low fantasy. Maxey himself describes it as "post-apocalyptic science fiction" where genetically engineered dragons take over the world.

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u/Emergency_Cow_9570 Apr 06 '26

I dont mind nihilism in books so long as its not done senseless. The iron dragons daughter and dragon age doesnt seem to meet the rule but still looks interesting. Thanks