Best fantasy series on Reddit

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#1

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4.9
(18)
"There's always The Chronicles of Narnia."
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"I will echo the Redwall suggestions."
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"Chronicles of Narnia Redwall My kids love these: Wings of Fire Warriors books by Erin Hunter Spirit Animals"
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"The Rings of Power - There's minimal sexual content. It's very family-friendly."
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"Renegade Nell!"
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"Legend Of The Seeker [https://youtu.be/ROI3Gs5ntzo](https://youtu.be/ROI3Gs5ntzo) The Shannara Chronicles [https://youtu.be/zIiymbl9ji8](https://youtu.be/zIiymbl9ji8) Outpost [https://youtu.be/Ikqm9YBfF3A](https://youtu.be/Ikqm9YBfF3A) Merlin [https://youtu.be/01rxgwVmxx0](https://youtu.be/01rxgwVmxx0) Magicians https://youtu.be/D9GAeB0i3lQ"
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"I like the Shadows of the Apt books, ten of them, following a conflict in multiple stages over a continent."
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"Lazy Dungeon Master"
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"Ascendance of a Bookworm - technically not yet complete in English, but the final volume (v33) releases in 1 month"
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"Arifureta"
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#2

Robin Hobb

4.9
(15)
"It's easily my fav series now."
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"The most engrossing, thought-invading fantasy book series I have ever read."
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"If you're looking for a longer series with some of the best characters in fantasy you'll want to check out Realm of the Elderlings."
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"Arguably the greatest fantasy writer of all time, Robin Hobb."
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"Robin Hobb is amazing. Be warned her series is long and can be slow at points."
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"Robin Hobb, Mercedes Lackey (anything by her), Elizabeth Moon."
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"Robin hobb is my favorite fantasy author that happens to be female"
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"You will notice Robin Hobb has been mentioned several times."
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"Realm of the elderlings by Robin Hobb is one of the most excellent series I’ve ever read."
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"Relm of the elderlings by Robin Hobb."
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#3

Brandon Sanderson

5.0
(7)
"Brandon Sanderson -Mistborn"
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"The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson if you want excellent world building."
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"Also excels at world-building."
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"Another option is the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson."
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"Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson is the only other fantasy series that has pulled me in like Lord of the Rings."
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"You should really try out the Mistborn series."
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"I started with Mistborn era 1 (which I also recommend)."
#4

Brandon Mull

4.8
(6)
"My third grade daughter is obsessed with Fablehaven, Wings of Fire, and Peter and the Starcatchers."
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"Fablehaven by Brandon Mull was my favorite in third grade- his Beyonders series could also work!"
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"Fablehaven"
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"My nephews and nieces loved Fablehaven and other Brandon Mull books."
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"I think that was about the age I read Fablehaven, which I really liked."
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#5

Eoin Colfer

5.0
(5)
"Artemis Fowl, levin Thumps, fablehaven, Percy Jackson, etc."
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"Artemis Fowl bt Eoin Colfer!"
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"Artemis Fowl is perfect!"
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"Artemis fowl."
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"Give the Artimis Fowl seri a a look. Great modern time fantasy setting"
#6

N.K. Jemisin

4.8
(5)
"Any of NK Jemisin's trilogies/series. Broken Earth, in particular, is my #1 all time."
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"Start with n.k. jemison, octavia butler, and margaret atwood, theyre are at the top of the list for me."
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"Broken Earth by NK Jemisin!!!"
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"Many recommend N. K. Jemisin (*Broken Earth*)."
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"N.K. Jemisin and R. F. Kuang are authors that tackle deeper social issues in fantasy settings."
#7

Janny Wurts

4.8
(4)
"Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts - 11 long books"
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"Janny Wurts has 11 books in the finished Wars of light and Shadow series."
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"Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts"
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"Many recommend Janny Wurts (*Wars of Light and Shadow*)."
#8

Tad Williams

4.8
(4)
"Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn (first book: The Dragonbone Chair, trilogy)"
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"Otherland, Memory Sorrow and Thorn, Shadowmarch, all by Tad Williams"
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"I highly recommend the series Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn by Tad Williams."
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"Memory sorrow and thorn by Tad William."
#9

J.R.R. Tolkien

4.8
(4)
"3rd grade was when I first read The Hobbit, and I can't imagine a better hook to get her into fantasy!"
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"**The Lord of The Rings** is an obvious pick, as it is the benchmark for all modern fantasy."
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"Is unequivocally the best fantasy series ever."
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"You can't go wrong with the Hobbit."
#10

Lois McMaster Bujold

4.0
(4)
"Her books set in the World of the Five Gods."
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"The World of the Five Gods books by Lois McMaster Bujold."
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"Lois McMaster Bujold has some great series."
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"The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold."
#11

John Flanagan

5.0
(3)
"I loved these as a teen and highly recommend!"
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"The Ranger's Apprentice series."
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"Rangers apprentice series by John Flanagan. You won't find a better series."
#12

J.V. Jones

4.7
(3)
"Underrated as in not talked about enough."
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"Since you read and liked ASOIAF I'll recommend my recent favourite Sword of Shadows by JV Jones."
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"Sword of Shadows by JV Jones."
#13

Anne McCaffrey

4.7
(3)
"Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey."
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"I recommend any series by Anne McCaffrey."
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"Haven't seen any recs for it yet, so the Dragonriders of Pern books by Anne McCaffrey."
#14

Garth Nix

4.3
(3)
"Sabriel by Garth Nix is so good and age appropriate"
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"Garth Nix is good. He's got a series that starts with Mister Monday."
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"Anything written by Garth nix. I especially recommend keys to the kingdom starting with Mister Monday."
#15

Steven Erikson

5.0
(2)
"Is absolutely incredible."
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"Malazan Book of the Fallen is something that always gets recommended on here."
#16

Michelle Paver

5.0
(2)
"Highly recommend the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by Michelle Paver."
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#17

Robert Jordan

5.0
(2)
"Robert Jordan - the Wheel of Time"
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"Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan is really incredible."
#18

Stephen King

5.0
(2)
"The Dark Tower by Stephen King."
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"The dark tower by Stephen king"
#19

Brian Jacques

5.0
(2)
"Redwall books by Brian Jacques"
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"Redwall is a great fit for this if they are a strong reader."
#20

Rick Riordan

5.0
(2)
"Percy Jackson, Wings of Fire, maybe the Lunar Chronicles?"
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"Percy Jackson!"
#21

Patricia A. McKillip

5.0
(2)
"My favourites are Patricia McKilip, Robin Hobb and Janny Wurts."
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"Try Patricia McKillip... pretty much anything of hers is worth reading."
#22

Dan Simmons

5.0
(2)
"Technically SciFi, but very fantastical."
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"You’ve gotta read Hyperion if you haven’t already."
#23

Terry Pratchett

5.0
(2)
"The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett - start with Guards! Guards!."
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"Discworld series, Terry Pratchett."
#24

Susanna Clarke

5.0
(2)
"Piranesi is the obvious choice if you haven't read it already."
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"Susanna Clarke is criminally underappreciated."
#25

Lloyd Alexander

5.0
(2)
"Would also highly recommend reading the books with your child."
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#26

Martha Wells

4.5
(2)
"A security construct hacks its programming to achieve autonomy."
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"If you’re up for some sci fi, I’d suggest The Murderbot diaries by Martha Wells."
#27

Rachel Neumeier

4.5
(2)
"The Tuyo series by Rachel Neumeier. It’s 9 books and there will probably be more books in this world but the main storyline is finished."
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"The Tuyo series or the Death’s Lady trilogy by Rachel Neumeier."
#28

Juliet Marillier

4.5
(2)
"The sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier."
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"Sevenwaters series by Juliet Marillier."
#29

Paul Kearney

4.5
(2)
"Monarchies of God by Paul Kearney."
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#30

Terry Brooks

4.5
(2)
"I'm also fond of the Magic Kingdom of Landover books by Terry Brooks."
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"I got started on fantasy with the Magic Kingdom of Landover series from Terry Brooks."
#31

C.S. Friedman

4.5
(2)
"The Coldfire Trilogy by CS Friedman."
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"Coldfire trilogy by C.S. Friedman."
#32

Katherine Arden

4.5
(2)
"The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden."
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#33

Brent Weeks

4.5
(2)
"Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks"
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"Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks."
#34

Tamsyn Muir

4.0
(2)
"The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir might surprise you."
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"More science-fantasy-mashup is Tamsyn Muir's Locked Tomb series."
#35

Tracey West

4.0
(2)
"My second graders enjoy the Dragon Masters books (Tracey West) and the Magic Tree House."
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"Some easy stuff would be The Dragon Masters series. There are a bunch of them, very short, and come with pictures."
#36

S.A. Chakraborty

4.0
(2)
"Daevabad trilogy (djinns, politics, slow burn romance) by S.A. Chakraborty."
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"Daevabad Trilogy - S A Charaborty."
#37

C.J. Cherryh

4.0
(2)
"The Fortress series or the Morgaine Cycle by CJ Cherryh."
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"Work by CJ Cherryh, specifically the Fortress series."
#38

Megan Whalen Turner

4.0
(2)
"The Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner."
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"The Queen's Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner."
#39

Lord Dunsany

5.0
(1)
"The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany"
#40

Mushoku Tensei

5.0
(1)
"I recommend the Mushoku Tensei novels. They are great read in to a fantasy ass fantasy world."
#41

R.A. Salvatore

5.0
(1)
"The Legend of Drizzt has a few dark scenes but most of it is funny and fun to read."
#42

NK Jemisin

5.0
(1)
#43

Naomi Novik

5.0
(1)
#44

Ryan Cahill

5.0
(1)
"Ryan Cahill's Bound and Broken series would be my next recommendation."
#45

Mary Pope Osborne

5.0
(1)
"When I was that age my school library had the *Magic Treehouse* series, which I loved."
#46

Jim Butcher

5.0
(1)
"Dresden Files by James Butcher (15 Books, I think. All great)"
#47

Diana Wynne Jones

5.0
(1)
"The Dalemark quartet, beginning chronologically with The Spellcoats by Diana Wynne Jones"
#48

Carl

5.0
(1)
"Sounds dumb, but it’s one of the best series going right now."
#49

Robert Silverberg

5.0
(1)
"The Majipoor series, specifically the Valentine cycle, beginning with Lord Valentine's Castle by Robert Silverberg"
#50

Jen Williams

5.0
(1)
"The Winnowing Flame trilogy by Jen Williams is quite good."
#51

Seanan McGuire

5.0
(1)
"Sparrow Hill road by Seanan McGuire (urban) "
#52

Trudi Canavan

5.0
(1)
"The age of five by Trudi Canavan (epic) "
#53

Benedict Jacka

5.0
(1)
"For Dresden Files fans, I recommend The Alex Verus series by Benedict Jacka."
#54

Mills/Bisley

5.0
(1)
"And an older series but they recently released an anniversary edition, Slaine the Horned God by Mills/Bisley."
#55

Derek Landy

5.0
(1)
"Skulduggery Pleasant would be a good choice I think."
#56

Joe Abercrombie

5.0
(1)
"The shattered sea by Joe Abercrombie."
#57

Astrid Lindgren

5.0
(1)
"Ronja robbers daughter by Astrid Lindgren. It's a beautiful story written for that age group."
#58

Brian McClellen

5.0
(1)
"Powder Mage series by Brian McClellen"
#59

Jay Kristoff

5.0
(1)
"Nevernight trilogy by Jay kristoff."
#60

Jessica Townsend

5.0
(1)
"I’ll also suggest Nevermoor and Gregor the Overlander was one of my favourite at that age!"
#61

Robert Holdstock

5.0
(1)
"Mythago by Robert Holdstock"
#62

Brian McClellan

5.0
(1)
"The Powder Mage trilogy by Brian McClellan is great!"
#63

Jack Vance

5.0
(1)
"Lyonesse by Jack Vance"
#64

James Islington

5.0
(1)
"Licanius Trilogy by James Islington"
#65

Cressida Cowell

5.0
(1)
"How to Train Your Dragon got me hooked into fantasy when I was right around that age."
#66

Paul J Bennett

5.0
(1)
"The Heir to the Crown series by Paul J Bennett has 13 published books."
#67

Jack Kirby

5.0
(1)
"* The Demon by Jack Kirby"
#68

Melissa Caruso

4.0
(1)
#69

Andrew Peterson

4.0
(1)
"But it does get much more mature as the series continues."
#70

Becky Chambers

4.0
(1)
#71

Patricia Briggs

4.0
(1)

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