Best fantasy books on Reddit
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#1
Brandon Sanderson
4.9
(18)
"Maybe something like Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson?"
"Tress of the Emerald Sea is a great kid-friendly starting point."
"For 12 or 13 mistborn defo."
"I'm gonna echo the Brandon Sanderson recommendations."
"You want Brandon Sanderson."
"Heck, any Sanderson fits your parameters."
"I think I've only grasped the slightest hint of how they're connected, but I really enjoyed the Mistborn series."
"Very in line with traditional fantasy."
"Sanderson is a really great (re-)entry point into reading."
"Any of the Brandon Sanderson series would be good reading."
#2
Garth Nix
4.9
(17)
"A personal favorite of mine when I was around 10 is the key of the kingdom series by Garth nix starting with Mister Monday."
"Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix."
"The old kingdom series by Garth Nix. My kids love it!"
"SABRIEL."
"Sabriel by Garth Nix is another one that came to mind."
"*Sabriel* by Garth Nix."
"The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix (starting with Sabriel)"
"The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix"
"The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix."
"The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix was pretty great when I was young."
#3
Rick Riordan
5.0
(16)
"Biggest recommendation is Percy Jackson books."
"The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan."
"Percy Jackson! There are so many spin offs so lots of options for reading"
"Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan (classics/modern classics for a reason)."
"Get your kids into Percy Jackson."
"Redwall, Narnia, Percy Jackson."
"Actually any of Ric Riordan's books, but that series in particular is the best."
"Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series."
"Percy Jackson."
"I’d definitely say the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series."
#4
Lloyd Alexander
5.0
(12)
"The Prydain Chronicles have already been mentioned."
"The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander."
"Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander."
"Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander."
"*Chronicles of Prydain* by Lloyd Alexander"
"Just off the top of my head: * The Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander"
"Lloyd Alexander's *The Chronicles of Prydain* is a classic Classic that works well for younger and older readers."
"The Prydain series and the Dark is Rising sequence."
"Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander, starting with The Book of Three."
"The Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander."
#5
Terry Pratchett
5.0
(11)
"Should be right up his alley."
"The Tiffany Aching series from Discworld by Terry Pratchett."
"The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, both by Terry Pratchett."
"9 year old girl saves her little brother from the evil fae queen."
"The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, The Wee Free Men both by Terry Pratchett."
"It'd be such a fun book to read out loud."
"Hilarious and smart author that both you and the children will love."
"If you want something different, yet still is written for adults, try discworld."
"I’ll be the 100th person to recommend Discworld."
"I strongly recommend Discworld books."
#6
Tamora Pierce
4.9
(9)
"Tamora pierce books."
"I was OBSESSED with Tamora Pierce books."
"Also, pretty much anything by Tamora Pierce."
"Protagonists are about 10 so no content issues."
"Jumping on the Tamora Pierce, Lloyd Alexander, Robin McKinley, and Diane Duane bandwagon!"
"Tamora Pierce!"
"I second the vote for Tamora Pierce."
"I always revert back to Tamora Pierce books for nostalgia purposes."
#7
Neil Gaiman
4.9
(9)
"Neil Gaiman is pretty amazing, Neverwhere is one of my favorites of his."
"If not, Neverwhere is great"
"My go-to is and will always be Neil Gaiman."
"My favorites are Neverwhere, The graveyard book, The ocean at the end of the lane."
"Also Stardust by Neil Gaiman and The Princess Bride have similar cozy feel good vibes."
"The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
It will break your heart but also mend it."
"Stardust, by Neil Gaiman."
"Have you read any Neil Gaiman? I think Neverwhere and American Gods might interest you."
"Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman"
#8
Brandon Mull
4.8
(9)
"Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series is great for kids that age."
"Brandon Mull's books should be enjoyed too."
"Fablehaven."
"I highly suggest Fablehaven by Brandon Mull."
"Anything by Brandon Mull"
"Fablehaven by Brandon Muil."
"Fablehaven series."
"*Fablehaven, Leven Thumps,* and *Pillage* are also good."
"Fablehaven is pretty good."
#9
Jim Butcher
5.0
(8)
"Dresden files"
"There is a 30+ book series The Dresden Files."
"Urban fantasy for 30 yo male as you can get."
"Dresden Files and Alex Versus. So good."
"Dresden Files by Jim Butcher"
"The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher!"
"The Dresden files by Jim Butcher"
"The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher."
#10
J.R.R. Tolkien
4.9
(8)
"The Hobbit was written for this exact reason!"
"*The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings* are my go-to."
"The Hobbit by Tolkien."
"The hobbit is also a good pick."
"The Hobbit (for the older end of that spectrum)"
"*The Hobbit* and LeGuin's Earthsea Series are excellent suggestions."
"**The Hobbit**!!!! I highly recommend the version illustrated by Jemima Catlin."
"Also easy to read but less action-packed."
#11
Diana Wynne Jones
4.9
(8)
"Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones"
"Chrestomanci series is something every kid should read."
"Charmed Life is the first one and a good place to start!"
"You could start with Howl's Moving Castle and Circle of Magic."
"Maybe Howl's Moving Castle?"
"More aimed at younger readers but Howls Moving Castle (Diana Wynne Jones) is my go to 'the world is falling apart' book."
"Howl’s moving castle by Dianne Wynne Jones"
"And maybe Howl’s Moving Castle?"
#12
Joe Abercrombie
4.8
(8)
"First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie"
"Ferro in the First Law trilogy."
"The characters are great and his writing style pushing things along well."
"The first law by Joe Abercrombie"
"First law trilogy is good."
"The First Law by Joe Abercrombie sounds like it fits what you’re looking for."
"First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie"
"Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy. It's 'grimdark' - lots of (quite naturalistic) action."
#13
Cornelia Funke
4.6
(7)
"Inkheart."
"•Inkheart by Cornelia Funke."
"The Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke translated from German is YA or younger but really good."
"Inkheart(honestly the starting point I recommend the most)."
"The Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke translated from German."
"Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke is comforting."
"The Inkheart author also has a book called Dragon Rider."
#14
Christopher Paolini
4.0
(7)
"Eragon."
"You also can't really go wrong with Eragon."
"•Eragon and the subsequent books by Christopher Paolini."
"Try *eragon*"
"Try out Eragon/The Inheritance Cycle! It's a cery good series targeted for young adults/teens!"
"Third would perhaps be Eragon."
"Eragon(LONG books, but these are what hooked me on reading."
#15
Ursula K. Le Guin
4.7
(6)
"Catwings by Ursula Le Guin"
"A Wizard of Earthsea and Tombs of Atuan."
"Specifically the *Catwings* books by Ursula K LeGuin."
"A Wizard of Earthsea. Quick read. Deep, but that doesn't take away from a beautiful story simply told."
"MAYBE the Catwings books by Ursula Le Guin"
"I was gonna suggest A Wizard of Earthsea, but that might be a bit slow for him."
#16
Naomi Novik
4.5
(6)
"I recommend SPINNING SILVER by Naomi Novak."
"Uprooted by Naomi Novik"
"Naomi Novik, Uprooted."
"I felt cold the whole time I was reading it!"
"Try Spinning Silver by Naomi Novak."
"Another vote for Discworld, Uprooted and Once And Future Witches."
#17
J.K. Rowling
5.0
(5)
"Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson"
"As is harry potter and His dark materials."
"Harry Potter."
"Dare I say Harry Potter"
"And then Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, His Dark Materials, ..."
#18
Emily Rodda
5.0
(5)
"Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda."
"Deltora Quest is her biggest series."
"Deltora Quest is what got me into reading fantasy when I was 9."
"Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda is a series of 8 150ish page books."
#19
Robert Jordan
5.0
(5)
"Most of the female characters in Wheel of Time."
"The wheel of Time by Robert Jordan"
"**Wheel of Time**."
"The Wheel of TIme by Robert Jordan."
"Wheel of time - Robert Jordan."
#20
John Flanagan
4.8
(5)
"The entire Rangers Apprentice series is perfect."
"Thats the series that made me like reading"
"Rangers apprentice by John Flanagan."
"Rangers Apprentice."
"Rangers apprentice"
#21
Fonda Lee
4.8
(5)
"1. The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee."
"I really enjoyed the character development on The Greenbone Saga."
"I’ll throw out the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee."
"The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee."
"The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee"
#22
Eoin Colfer
4.6
(5)
"Artemis Fowl is my son's favorite."
"Artemis Fowl is so, so fun!"
"Artemis Fowl is so, so fun!"
"I’d also throw out Artemis Fowl."
"Also Artemis Fowl books."
#23
Raymond E. Feist
4.6
(5)
"For traditional fantasy novels, Magician by Raymond E Feist is amongst my favourites."
"It sold mega copies for a reason."
"Riftwar Saga by Ramond E. Feist is a great pick."
"It's a huge sage, with around 30 books."
"The Magician (+ other riftwar saga) by Raymond E Feist."
#24
Jessica Townsend
5.0
(4)
"It's my favorite series even as an adult."
"Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend"
"Nevermoor, by Jessica Townsend, and A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying."
"My favorite series is Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend!"
#25
N.K. Jemisin
5.0
(4)
"The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin"
"Have you tried NK Jemisin?"
"The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin, always and forever."
"And I will never not recommend N.K. Jemisin."
#26
Ilona Andrews
5.0
(4)
"Ilona Andrews Innkeeper Chronicles --A magic Inn, space werewolves and vampires, a lot of really unique aliens, mystery, romance, action, a fun and humorous series"
"Ilona Andrews - Kate Daniels series."
"Ilona Andrews - Kate Daniels series."
"A magic Inn, space werewolves and vampires."
#27
C.S. Lewis
4.8
(4)
"*The Chronicles of Narnia* is a classic."
"Narnia."
"The Chronicles of Narnia."
"Chronicles of Narnia is good for that age too."
#28
T. Kingfisher
4.5
(4)
"A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T.Kingfisher"
"Its great, not a series tho its a standalone."
"Try A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, A Minor Mage, and Summer in Orcus."
"Try T.Kingfisher's A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking."
#29
Lev Grossman
5.0
(3)
"The Magicians by Lev Grossman."
"The Magicians by Lev Grossman"
"It’s a good series with one foot in the real world."
#30
Steven Erikson
5.0
(3)
"It gets recommended a lot here."
"Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson."
"Malazan book of the fallen by Steven Erikson"
#31
Tui T. Sutherland
5.0
(3)
"My kids, who fall into this age range, really enjoy Wings of Fire."
"Wings of Fire!"
"The next step might be Wings of Fire. Perfect for this age! My son loves them!"
#32
Lois McMaster Bujold
5.0
(3)
"The Curse of Chalion and then its sequel, The Paladin of Souls."
"The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold."
"The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold."
#33
Robin Hobb
5.0
(3)
"Robin Hobb's entire literary world."
"Robin hobb has a huge pile of books that are all in the same world."
#34
TJ Klune
5.0
(3)
"The House in the Cerulean Sea is delightful and I highly recommend it."
"I really liked The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune as it seemed almost light fantasy."
"I found The House in the Cerulean Sea to hit the spot for me when a bit sad."
#35
Patrick Rothfuss
4.7
(3)
"The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss you might like it!"
"The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss"
"The name of the wind is really good but it’s not finished."
#36
Guy Gavriel Kay
4.7
(3)
"Guy Gavriel Kay's books are what I would recommend."
"Anything by Guy Gavriel Kay."
"I'm fond of Guy Gavriel Kay's fantasy/history as a remedy for when I'm sad."
#37
Brian Jacques
4.7
(3)
"The Red Wall books!"
"Seconding Redwall, which is a series I started to devour at just about that age."
"The Redwall series by Brian Jaques always makes me smile."
#38
Suzanne Collins
4.7
(3)
"Check out Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins."
"I was obsessed with this series."
"Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins."
#39
Patricia McKillip
4.3
(3)
"The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia McKillip"
"The Forgotten Beasts of Eld started me reading Patricia McKillip, who was wonderful."
"The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia Mckillip."
#40
Benedict Jacka
4.3
(3)
"If you like Jim Butcher I highly recommend the book series Alex Verus."
"Fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files also tend to like."
"Alex Verus by Benedict Jacka."
#41
Patricia Briggs
4.0
(3)
"Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs is an urban fantasy."
"Mercy Thompson."
"The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs is centered on werewolves."
#42
Ransom Riggs
5.0
(2)
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children series or Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs"
"Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs"
#43
Rebecca Yarros
5.0
(2)
"Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a great reintroduction into fantasy!"
"Fourth Wing is/was huge and personally I really enjoyed it!"
#44
Michael J. Sullivan
5.0
(2)
"*Riyria Revelations* by Michael J Sullivan - completed series and male protagonists"
"The Riyria Revelations did fit your description in my eyes. Very wholesome Fantasy."
#45
Brian McLellan
5.0
(2)
"A book series I don't see talked about is the Powdermage trilogy."
"The Powder Mage trilogy by Brian McLellan."
#46
Susan Cooper
5.0
(2)
"The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper."
"I will never, ever stop shouting the praises of The Dark is Rising series."
#47
John Gwynne
5.0
(2)
"Read John Gwynne."
"Anything John Gwynne."
#48
Sabaa Tahir
5.0
(2)
"I’d suggest An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir."
"An ember in the ashes by sabaa tahir is amazing."
#49
Narnia
5.0
(2)
"Narnia. Just start now. Do Lion the Witch etc."
"Narnia and Wingfeather saga if you plan reading it to them."
#50
Ursula K. LeGuin
5.0
(2)
"A Wizard of Earthsea, Ursula K. LeGuin."
"Some of my favorite fantasy authors & their novels that are comfort reads for me."
#51
George R.R. Martin
5.0
(2)
"Since you said you loved GOT, get into reading A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin."
"**A Song of Ice and Fire** (Game of Thrones) (esp with Fire and Blood)."
#52
Richard Adams
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for Watership Down by Richard Adams, it's the first fantasy book I fell in love with."
"Watership Down by Richard Adams."
#53
How to Train Your Dragon
5.0
(2)
"How to Train your Dragon was always my favorite at that age."
"It's an excellent series for children with talk about heartbreak, friendship."
#54
Leigh Bardugo
5.0
(2)
"Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo... feature female protagonists who have been enormously mistreated by their environments, and they’re fucking pissed about it."
"Ninth House/Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo."
#55
Patricia C. Wrede
4.5
(2)
"Both great and have female protagonists."
"•Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C Wrede."
#56
Megan Whalen Turner
4.5
(2)
"The Queen's Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner."
"The Queen's Thief series."
#57
Stephanie Burgis
4.5
(2)
"The dragon with a chocolate heart by Stephanie Burgis"
"My now 14y/o suggests Stephanie Burgis' The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart."
#58
Chris Wooding
4.5
(2)
"There are pirates on airships, magic, demons."
"Tales of Ketty Jay series by Chris Wooding."
#59
Katherine Arden
4.5
(2)
"The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden."
#60
Ken Liu
4.5
(2)
"Dandelion Dynasty. ASOIAF but Asian."
"Ken Liu’s Dandelion Dynasty might also be a good one based on what you’ve wri."
#61
The Witcher
4.5
(2)
"The Witcher is awesome."
"I rather like the Witcher series."
#62
Scott Lynch
4.5
(2)
"I recently read The Lies of Locke Lamora for the first time and it was incredible."
"The lies of Locke Lamora is long but written in a way that’s really fun to read."
#63
Travis Baldree
4.5
(2)
"It’s a cozy, low stakes fantasy about an orc warrior who retired from adventuring to open up a coffee shop."
"Cozy low stakes Fantasy might be just the ticket."
#64
Robin McKinley
4.0
(2)
"A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T Kingfisher"
"Robin Mckinley's *The Hero and the Crown,* published in the 80s :) The story's not reinventing the wheel, but McKinley's writing won me over."
#65
Robert Bennett
4.0
(2)
"Tainted Cup by Robert Bennett. Murder mystery in a fantasy setting."
"Tainted Cup by Robert Bennett."
#66
Terry Brooks
4.0
(2)
"**Terry Brooks and his Shannara books**."
"Terry Brooks and his Shannara books."
#67
China Miéville
4.0
(2)
"KRAKEN by China Mieville."
"Kraken by China Miéville."
#68
A. Lee Martinez
4.0
(2)
"Take a look at books written by A. Lee Martinez."
"I would recommend A Nameless Witch or Too Many Curses."
#69
Stephen King
4.0
(2)
"Stephen King's Fairy Tale ... Pretty tame."
"Fairy Tale by Stephen King."
#70
Ben Aaronovitch
4.0
(2)
"If you’re into more Urban Fantasy try the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch!"
"The Rivers of London series by Ben Asronvitch."
#71
N/A
3.5
(2)
"Fourth Wing brought me out of a depression!!"
"Especially romantasy like Fourth Wing."
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