Best fantasy books on Reddit
371 reviews from r/Fantasy, r/booksuggestions, r/suggestmeabook and 6 more subreddits
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#1
Garth Nix
4.9
(19)
"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."
#2
Rick Riordan
5.0
(17)
"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."
#3
J.R.R. Tolkien
4.9
(17)
"The Hobbit was written for this exact reason!"
"*The Hobbit* and *The Lord of the Rings* are my go-to."
"*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)"
"Dude, the Hobbit is peak cool guys on an adventure."
"The Hobbit"
"Man i love that book so much."
"It's one that's been a massive influence over the entire genre for more than a half century."
#4
Brandon Sanderson
4.9
(17)
"Maybe something like Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson?"
"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."
"Starting with Stormlight Archive."
#5
Terry Pratchett
4.8
(16)
"Perhaps *The Wee Free Men* by Terry Pratchett"
"Should be right up his alley."
"9 year old girl saves her little brother from the evil fae queen."
"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."
"Oh, are you in for a treat! May I introduce you to Sir Terry Pratchett, author the the Discworld novels?"
"Terry Pratchett - Discworld in particular."
#6
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."
#7
Neil Gaiman
4.8
(10)
"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"
"It’s like a fairy tale story for grown ups."
#8
Tamora Pierce
4.9
(9)
"Tamora pierce books."
"I was OBSESSED with Tamora Pierce books."
"Also, pretty much anything by Tamora Pierce."
"Jumping on the Tamora Pierce, Lloyd Alexander, Robin McKinley, and Diane Duane bandwagon!"
"Tamora Pierce!"
"The Lioness Series by Tamora Pierce - this whole world can be very fun and comforting to me."
"The Lioness Series by Tamora Pierce - this whole world can be very fun and comforting to me."
"I second the vote for Tamora Pierce."
"I always revert back to Tamora Pierce books for nostalgia purposes."
#9
Diana Wynne Jones
4.9
(9)
"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?"
"A beloved classic."
"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?"
#10
Christopher Paolini
4.1
(10)
"Author Paolini has dragons and all the fun stuff she would love."
"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."
"Eragon"
"Maybe Eragon by Paolini."
#11
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."
#12
Naomi Novik
4.3
(9)
"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."
"Reads like a fairy tale but feels slightly more modern."
"Maybe take a look at Uprooted by Naomi Novik."
"Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik."
#13
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."
#14
Brandon Mull
4.6
(8)
"Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series is great for kids that age."
"Fablehaven."
"I highly suggest Fablehaven by Brandon Mull."
"Fablehaven by Brandon Muil."
"Fablehaven series."
"*Fablehaven, Leven Thumps,* and *Pillage* are also good."
"Fablehaven is pretty good."
"Fablehaven!"
#15
Philip Pullman
4.9
(7)
"The Golden Compass is the first book and so good."
"His Dark Materials."
"What about the Golden Compass trilogy? Particularly the latter two."
"His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. It's the ultimate YA fantasy in my mind."
"His Dark Materials?"
"Edit: His Dark Materials! How could I forget!"
"Classics that lean YA."
#16
Eoin Colfer
4.7
(7)
"Artemis Fowl is my son's favorite."
"Artemis Fowl is so, so fun!"
"Artemis Fowl is so, so fun!"
"Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer"
"I loved the Artemis Fowl series when I was around that age."
"I’d also throw out Artemis Fowl."
"Also Artemis Fowl books."
#17
C.S. Lewis
4.7
(7)
"*The Chronicles of Narnia* is a classic."
"Narnia."
"The chronicles of Narnia."
"The Chronicles of Narnia."
"The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis."
"Chronicles of Narnia is good for that age too."
"Classics that lean YA."
#18
T. Kingfisher
4.7
(7)
"Swordheart, Clockwork Boys to start with."
"A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T.Kingfisher"
"Its great, not a series tho its a standalone."
"If she likes dashing romance, fantasy, and nothing too confusing: Paladin’s Grace and/or Swordheart by T. Kingfisher."
"She also has a great book called Swordheart."
"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."
#19
Stephen King
4.6
(7)
"I highly recommend The Eyes of the Dragon and Fairy Tale, both by Stephen King."
"I highly recommend The Eyes of the Dragon and Fairy Tale, both by Stephen King."
"It is not horror and is written as a fairytale."
"The Eyes of the Dragon by Steven King...a fun read!"
"Stephen King's Fairy Tale ... Pretty tame."
"Fairy Tale by Stephen King."
"Really digs into the feelings of the character."
#20
J.K. Rowling
4.8
(6)
"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, ..."
"Classics that lean YA."
#21
John Flanagan
4.8
(6)
"The entire Rangers Apprentice series is perfect."
"Thats the series that made me like reading"
"Rangers apprentice by John Flanagan."
"Rangers Apprentice."
"My absolute favorite books were the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan."
"Rangers apprentice"
#22
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."
#23
Katherine Arden
4.5
(6)
"The Bear and the Nightingale - Katherine Arden (first of trilogy)"
"The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden."
"My mother just read The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden and has been raving about it."
"Definitely has a darker folktale feel to it."
"The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden."
#24
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."
#25
Jessica Townsend
5.0
(5)
"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!"
"Maybe Nevermoor - an 11 yo girl discovers a parallel world and her powers"
#26
N/A
4.2
(6)
"I was going to recommend Robert Jackson Bennett."
"Try Ed McDonald. Loved all his books."
"Fourth Wing brought me out of a depression!!"
"Karen Chance? Lots of magic, all kinds of magical beings, time travel, and fun!"
"Tad Williams if you want more classical fantasy."
"Especially romantasy like Fourth Wing."
#27
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."
#28
N.K. Jemisin
5.0
(5)
"If you are looking for more traditional fantasy I highly recommend “The Broken Earth Trilogy” by N.K. Jemisin."
"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."
#29
Cornelia Funke
4.8
(5)
"Inkheart."
"•Inkheart by Cornelia Funke."
"Anything by Cornelia Funke especially Inkheart"
"Inkheart(honestly the starting point I recommend the most)."
"Inkheart."
#30
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"
#31
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."
#32
TJ Klune
5.0
(4)
"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."
"I'd suggest The house in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune."
#33
Lois McMaster Bujold
5.0
(4)
"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."
"I’ll second Curse of Chalion and that whole “world of five gods” series by Lois McMaster Bujold."
#34
Patrick Rothfuss
4.8
(4)
"The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss you might like it!"
"I have been told The Name of the Wind is excellent."
"The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss"
"The name of the wind is really good but it’s not finished."
#35
Piranesi
5.0
(3)
"I would also recommend Piranesi by Susanna Clark"
"Maybe try Susanna Clarke: Piranesi."
"You might like "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke."
#36
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."
#37
Miya Kazuki
5.0
(3)
"It’s a bit of a slow burn series it’s takes it time building up its world and characters before really jumping into anything."
"Ascendance of a Bookworm by Miya Kazuki deals with class disparity later in the books."
"Ascendance of a Bookworm by Miya Kazuki, Quof (translator)"
#38
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."
#39
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"
#40
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!"
#41
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."
#42
Susan Cooper
4.7
(3)
"The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper."
"I will never, ever stop shouting the praises of The Dark is Rising series."
"Susan Cooper, The dark is Rising."
#43
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."
#44
Jonathan Stroud
4.7
(3)
"Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud highly recommend"
"The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Johnathan Stroud"
"•Bartimeaus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud."
#45
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."
#46
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."
#47
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."
#48
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."
#49
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."
#50
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)."
#51
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."
#52
Narnia
5.0
(2)
"Narnia. Just start now. Do Lion the Witch etc."
"Narnia and Wingfeather saga if you plan reading it to them."
#53
John Gwynne
5.0
(2)
"Read John Gwynne."
"Anything John Gwynne."
#54
Kieran Larwood
5.0
(2)
"Podkin One Ear by Kieran Larwood, there is a whole series of them but that's the first."
"Big fan of Kieran Larwood for mid grade fantasy. Podkin One ear for if you like Redwall."
#55
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."
#56
Susanna Clarke
5.0
(2)
"Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, by Susanna Clarke. Just ordered her newest book and very excited for it to arrive!"
"Johnathan Strange & Mister Norrell - a weighty book, but so rewarding once you dive."
#57
Ilona Andrews
5.0
(2)
"Ilona Andrews - Kate Daniels series."
"Ilona Andrews - Kate Daniels series."
#58
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."
#59
Mike Carey
5.0
(2)
"Definitely try Felix Castor series by Mike Carey"
"Definitely try Felix Castor series by Mike Carey."
#60
Sarah J. Maas
5.0
(2)
"'Throne of Glass'"
"Throne of Glass series!"
#61
The Witcher
4.5
(2)
"The Witcher is awesome."
"I rather like the Witcher series."
#62
Seth Dickinson
4.5
(2)
"I can't think of a more perfect example than The Traitor Baru Cormorant."
"I think The Traitor Baru Cormorant could be a good fit for this idea."
#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
Robert Bennett
4.0
(2)
"Tainted Cup by Robert Bennett. Murder mystery in a fantasy setting."
"Tainted Cup by Robert Bennett."
#65
Madeline Miller
4.0
(2)
"This is actually a prompt I'd recommend Circe for."
"Circe by Madeline Miller."
#66
Terry Brooks
4.0
(2)
"**Terry Brooks and his Shannara books**."
"Terry Brooks and his Shannara books."
#67
Christopher Moore
4.0
(2)
"Christopher Moore's SF stories might be up your alley."
"Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove, Island of the Sequined Love Nun, and Bloodsucking Fiends in particular were helpful."
#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
Richard Kadrey
4.0
(2)
"Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey."
"Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim #1) by Richard Kadrey."
#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
China Miéville
4.0
(2)
"KRAKEN by China Mieville."
"Kraken by China Miéville."
#72
Nicholas Eames
4.0
(2)
"Does this for me."
"Have him try Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames."
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