Remember when it was fun to be a Harry Potter fan? Before Twitter was invented? Well, it’s time to bury our nostalgia and dive into a new fantasy series!
10. Emily Windsnap
Written by Liz Kessler
If you want a coming-of-age story where the main character learns she is much more magical than she initially thought, then this is the book for you. This series touches on the importance of friendship, family, and fins! This mermaid middle grade book series is a fun read for kids and kids-at-heart.
9. The Chronicles of Narnia
Written by C.S. Lewis
This is a classic hero’s journey tale about the seemingly endless battle between good and evil. Follow the Pevensie siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, as they enter a magical world where they are called upon to be saviors and leaders. And after you read the books you can watch the movies!
8. The Splintered Series
Written by A.G. Howard
This fantasy series is a little dark, but not too dark. It is YA after all. This series tells the story of Alyssa Gardner, a descendent of the real-life Alice who inspired Alice in Wonderland, as she journeys down to a land she once thought fictional to right the wrongs of her ancestor. This series is great for lovers of the classic Lewis Carroll tale, dark faerie romance, and love triangles.
7. The Earthsea Cycle
Written by Ursula K. Le Guin
If you have put the Harry Potter books down but still yearn for a story about a young boy who discovers that he has magical abilities and goes to a school to hone these abilities, then worry not! Ursula K. Le Guin has you covered. Let yourself be absorbed into a fantastical land where the main character learns to use his power correctly so he doesn’t upset the natural order of the world.
6. The Wicked Lovely Series
Written by Melissa Marr
This series is for lovers of urban fantasy, magical realism, and dark faerie romance. In this five-book series, you follow a cast of characters as they navigate the enticing yet terrifying fae world that exists alongside ours. This series walked so that A Court of Throne and Roses could run.
5. Discworld
Written by Terry Pratchett
Discworld is a series that has not one, not two, but 41 books! Way more than a measly seven. Talk about prolific! This series has something for everyone! Fantasy. Parodies of common fantasy tropes. Analogies of fundamentalist religions and systemic racism. Rock n Roll. Shakespearean themes. Even if you don’t care for one book in the series, there are several more that I’m sure you will like.
4. Throne of Glass
Written by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass follows the story of Celaena, an assassin who gets a chance to compete to become the King’s champion. She forms alliances with unexpected friends and uncovers a dark secret about her kingdom. This is a thrilling YA series written by Booktok’s favorite author, Sarah J. Maas. And speaking of Sarah J. Maas…
3. A Court of Thorns and Roses
Written by Sarah J. Maas
Yep! Maas gets featured twice on this list. A Court of Thorns and Roses or ACOTAR as the fandom calls it, has really taken the internet by storm. This dark faerie romance follows Feyre, a huntress who is captured by a terrifying faerie who she later develops complicated feelings for. Word of warning, this book is spicier than a ghost pepper.
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2. A Song of Ice and Fire
Written by George R.R. Martin
You’ve watched Game of Thrones. You’ve watched House of the Dragon. Now it’s time to read the book series that started it all. It’s time to leave the wizarding world, and enter a world of kings, queens, dragons, and white walkers. There is only one fantasy series that is more popular than A Song of Ice and Fire and that would be…
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1. The Lord of the Rings
Written by J. R. R. Tolkien
Fantasy literature would not be where it is today without The Lord of the Rings. This series takes you on an epic journey to destroy a ring that has driven men to madness. If you loved the movies and the Amazon Prime series, then you will love the books.
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