There is no greater feeling than getting lost in a fantasy world. That ultimately comes down to the talents of the author. Which is why we made a list of 11 fantasy novels that you will love. Keep reading to find out what they are!
The fantasy genre is in good hands with so many talented writers out there. But like most things, there can be too much of a good thing. There are a lot of books to choose from and unless you know what books are worth reading, chances are you will read a few bad ones.
Our list contains some of the most beloved fantasy books ever written. We left out The Lord of the Rings by J.R..R Tolkien because everyone has heard about it. But we also left George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire because the show comes to mind first, not the books. You can see the full list below!
11 Fantasy Novels That You Will Love
- A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin
- Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- The Night Angel by Brent Weeks
- The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
- The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie
- A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
- The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1 by Patrick Rothfuss
- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
A Song of Ice and Fire
I got into HBO’s Game of Thrones TV series before I read the books. But when I finally read the A Song of Ice and Fire books, I was in awe. The attention to detail by George R.R. Martin is unparalleled, the plot is fun, and there are so many characters. Martin’s series is still ongoing and nobody knows when the next book will be released, making it the only downside of this series.
Mistborn
Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series is everything I love about the fantasy genre. His world building is unmatched and his magic systems are complex and detailed and a heavy part of his books. The characters are well written and the plot makes you wonder if what the protagonist is doing is actually for the best.
Dune
A novel that jumps out from the sci-fi and fantasy genre has to be Dune by Frank Herbert. Whether or not you have read much sci-fi books, there is a good chance that you heard about this novel. It is a sci-fi and fantasy novel that has amazing world building and has resonated with many readers. Many critics consider this the best sci-fi book ever written.
The First Law
One of my favorite series on the list is The First Law by Joe Abercrombie. It is a gritty and bloody series that feels like it belongs on HBO. The characters are interesting and the protagonist has his moments. The world building is what makes this novel special and one of a kind.
A Wizard of Earthsea
A fantasy author that deserves her flowers is Ursula K. Le Guin for her amazing novel A Wizard of Earthsea. Before her novel, a wizard was always an old and wise man. Her protagonist was a young kid learning magic at a school far from home. Yes, her novel influenced the Harry Potter books and her magic system of the name of something having power has been used a lot since then.
Conclusion
These are the 11 fantasy novels that you will love. I could have made this list twice as long but for now, these are the books you should read. It will take a long time to get through this books as most of them have many books in the series. Happy reading!
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