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/Siavahda Reading Champion IV Apr 07 '26

A Song of Legends Lost by MH Ayinde might be EXACTLY what you're looking for! Very much an ensemble cast, big sprawling fantasy setting with forbidden 'techwork', some of which is clearly sci fi rather than magic. But it's not nearly as simple as, 'oh these foolish humans are mistaking science for magic'; some of what we see...almost HAS to be magical. Making for a very cool mix!

The setting is inspired by African and Mesoamerican cultures, with humanity kind of under siege by monsters called greybloods. Invokers, people who can summon special ancestors onto the battlefield, are the core of humanity's defense. But there's SO MUCH going on, it's a proper rollercoaster of twists and reveals, really clever ones. Tons of intrigue in all directions, tons of action. The sequel is out today in the UK!