Often times, when people are talking about fantasy books, the books mentioned tend to popular works of fiction. That is why I decided to make a list of my five lesser known must read fantasy books of all time. Keep reading to find out which books made the list!
Everyone knows how good The Lord of the Rings is. It isn’t the only fantasy book out there. Other lesser known works also deserve some love. They are less likely to come across your radar.
These five fantasy novels are well written, have their own world building and offer something different. From dragons to the son of the devil, the novels are wild and fun and you’ll be reading late into the night. You can see the full list below
Five Lesser Known Must Read Fantasy Books
- The Bone Witch (Bone Witch Series #1) by Rin Chupeco
- The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy) by Katherine Arden
- The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy) by S. A Chakraborty
- The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 1) by John Gwynne
- The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
The Bone Witch
I don’t remember how I came across The Bone Witch by Run Chupeco. The book blurb made me curious and the beautiful book cover was a plus. But when I started reading it, I had to find out what happens next. And just like that, I had finished three books within a week.
The Shadow of the Gods
If you enjoyed The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie, then you will also love The Shadow of the Gods. It is also a gritty and dark novel that centers around gods and people that are descendants of these gods. The writing and plot make this a fun novel and a world that in unlike anything else.
Conclusion
That is all for my five lesser known must read fantasy books of all time. I find myself thinking about these books often. All of these books are part of a series so you’ll be busy for a few weeks. Happy reading!