Fantasy books are the reason this website exists, that is. The best fantasy book series of all time the daily dot. The agent of hel series, by jacqueline carey 3 books carey is well known for her excellent epic fantasy series kushiels legacy, but she recently tried her hand at urban fantasy, to fantastic results. This year is full of great science fiction and fantasy tv series. This unique collection of the magical land of oz series has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Series 1 box exclusive dragon miniature all unlocked stretch goals less. Whether youre looking for a gift for the fantasy fan in your life or are in need of a good book to escape into, our fantasy selection is filled with entertaining reads. Some of the best work in fantasy these days is being done in series excluded from the list. Anyone who can keep up with the language and plot, which are a little dense by todays standards. Note that an article on a series of novels should be categorized in the subcategory category. Mar 17, 2020 read series like pratchetts discworld that bridge the gap between the traditional medieval setting of a fantasy novel and the modern technology of today. Nov 14, 2016 here are 16 complete urban fantasy series. The first book in mcguires october daye saga, this series is an utterly readable fusion of dark fantasy, mythology, and hardboiled mystery.
Discover your next favorite fantasy sci fi series below. The 52,851 subscribers of the r fantasy subreddit were asked to list their top 5 favorite fantasy books series theyve ever read, and the users posted favorites were combined to make a top 105. A book with more ratings may garner more lower ratings simply because of the increased reader pool. This tier also includes a kickstarter exclusive dragon miniature and all unlocked stretch goals. Best book series for teens teen readers cant get enough of trilogies and multipart series that keep them on the edges of their seats, waiting for the next installment. These books ranged from super complex, multi book series to quick solo novels.
To start off we have the malazan book of the fallen by steven erikson. The 52,851 subscribers of the rfantasy subreddit were asked to list their top 5 favorite fantasy booksseries theyve ever read, and the users posted favorites were combined to make a top 105. The ultimate guide to all the science fiction and fantasy. Although i came late to the party, i was one of millions aghast and bereft when the third season of hbos game of thrones ended. Whether its a dystopian series or a science fiction, fantasy, horror, or historical saga, these books. Every fantasy book series has its own place on wottaread. The wonderful wizard of oz the marvelous land of oz the wogglebug book ozma of oz dorothy and the wizard in oz the road to oz the emerald city of oz the patchwork girl of oz little wizard stories of oz tiktok of oz the scarecrow of oz rinkitink in oz the lost princess of. The agent of hel series, while on the short side for the genre.
Less a fantasy series and more a complex dedication to worldbuilding. The books are in descending order from 1 to 105, with the ones at the top of the list being voted on the most by the rfantasy community. Alltime favorite fantasy books for tweens and teens brightly. Even though most articles are about fantasy series, you will find also series from other genres here. These books ranged from super complex, multibook series to quick solo novels. This list of great fantasy series is sponsored by hachette audio national book award finalist laini taylor and narrator steve west return to the city of weep in this gorgeous, highly anticipated sequel to the new york times bestseller strange the. I have read the entire series 3 times and have loved even more every time.
Seriously, check out how long this list of new, returning and potentially premiering shows due out. May 08, 2020 backers of this tier will receive 1 copy of the fantasy. My 4th fave series only after lotr harry potter and wings of fire. Interesting articles, movie adaptations, trivia and personality quizzes. Marion zimmer bradley mists of avalon is very long but well worth the effort. Weve put together our top 20 of the best series ever from crime to scifi, kids to teens, historical to contemporary fiction. Read series like pratchetts discworld that bridge the gap between the traditional medieval setting of a fantasy novel and the modern technology of today. Nov 19, 2018 the actual number of ratings might be too low. When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its. Final fantasy is a japanese science fantasy media franchise created by hironobu sakaguchi, and developed and owned by square enix formerly square. Reddits top fantasy reads of all time list challenges. Darby stanchfield, connor jessup, emilia jones, jackson robert scott.
The maze runner book 1 the scorch trials book 2 the death cure book 3 the kill order book 4 the fever code book 5 the maze runner series leviathan the leviathan trilogy set in the early 1900s world war i, this is a book with. The wheel of time is a must for anyone looking to dive very deep into a fantasy world. To say shannara is a series of books is like saying the olympics are a sporting event. Popular fantasy series books meet your next favorite book. The hunger games is one of the many popular teen fantasy books made into a motion picture. Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers. Bloodmagic wielding assassins, a shapeshifting girlfriend, and the real possibility of becoming the fabled boogeyman of the magic worldorson reids life. Geralt of rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles. Id only recently become hooked, after watching season two.
Oct 16, 2014 and thats the great thing about a brilliant series, once you finish one book, theres always another. Id vote for that one if i couldeven though id consider it scifi and not fantasy. For example, the dresden files by jim butcher, if it maintains its quality through completion, is going to be one of the finest fantasy series ever written. And just to help you out, weve listed them all in the order they were written. I have not read this book series, but i have heard of it. Its a profoundly deep series that is at times filled with starkness and existential angst and at others with breathtaking images of magic and beauty. May 05, 2020 the hunger games is one of the many popular teen fantasy books made into a motion picture. The malazan book of the fallen series by steven erikson.
A 10volume series chronicling the complicated world of the malazan empire, plagued by bitter warfare, ancient sorcerers, and imperial legions. The ultimate guide to all the science fiction and fantasy tv. Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their fathers murder discover their new homes magical keys, which must be used in their stand against an evil creature who wants the keys and their powers. The final book in the series earned a welldeserved newbery award. It is awesome the way it came up with an idea that not a single person had ever used before and turn it into a massive ten book series.
National book award finalist laini taylor and narrator steve west return to the city of weep in this gorgeous, highly anticipated sequel to the new york times bestseller strange the dreamer. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of narnia series is another classic set of books that deserve attention. In this start to a new series, teddy cannon has always had the. The wonderful wizard of oz complete 16 book collection fantasy classics series the most beloved childrens books about the adventures in the magical land of oz by l. Step through the wardrobe to adventures one could only begin to imagine. The books are in descending order from 1 to 105, with the ones at the top of the list being voted on the most by the r fantasy community. My 16 favorite fantasy books and series for kids and teens. The hunger games series ranked as the second best teen fantasy novel for teenagers after harry potter. The wonderful wizard of oz complete 16 book collection. The 20 best paranormal fantasy novels of the last decade. The mercy thompson books by patricia briggs are also quite good, and the southern vampire mysteries by charlaine harris and the hollows series by.
The series is often compared to martins a song of ice and fire. When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its limits. The hunger games trilogy classic box set suzanne collins. Paranormal, fantasy tattoo romance series ebook written by w. One the biggest selling series in the genre, robert jordans legendary 14book epic saga of a world breaking apart as part of a karmic cycle blew up the fantasy field in 1990 when the first book, the eye of the world, debuted. Banks is best known for her 12book vampire huntress legend series, but if youre looking for a break from the bloodsuckers, the six crimson moon novels are a. Removed i,q by roland smith as the carolus rex series does not meet the three book minimum for the list, and is not fantasy.
The most beloved childrens books about the adventures in the magical land of oz at. Many excellent series populate the fantasy genre, and the longer the series, the more readers the first book is likely to have. Only fantasy series with nonnovel members such as fritz leibers fafhrd and the gray mouser series which contains some short story collections should use this category. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1522 books. Over the last 2 years i have read a total of around 250 fantasy books. Reading this series almost sent me into a state of shock and draws such emotion from me. The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy roleplaying video games. Bloodmagic wielding assassins, a shapeshifting girlfriend, and the real possibility of becoming the fabled boogeyman of the magic worldorson reids life just got super complicated. Super complex, long book series can be emotionally and mentally draining. Apr 01, 2018 16 new science fiction and fantasy books to read this april. Removed the shadow of albion by andre norton, rosemary edghill as the carolus rex series does not meet the three book minimum for the list. Best epicfantasy book series of all time thetoptens. The seven kingdoms trilogy graceling kristin cashores bestselling, awardwinning fantasy graceling tells the story of the vulnerable yet strong katsa, a smart, beautiful teenager who lives in a world where selected people are given a grace, a special talent that. Twenty mustread finished fantasy epics the ranting dragon.
My favorite are the easy to read books by far and this isnt for the reason you think. While there havent been many fantasy shows, there have been some truly amazing ones, and here are the 12 best fantasy tv series of all time. The sword of truth series is 14 books, all of which are designed to be standalone stories, totally independent from the others. Oct 16, 2018 this list of great fantasy series is sponsored by hachette audio national book award finalist laini taylor and narrator steve west return to the city of weep in this gorgeous, highly anticipated sequel to the new york times bestseller strange the dreamer. Jordan sadly died of a heart condition in 2007 and the last three volumes of the work were completed from his writing.
Fantasy book series for 9 12 year old boys the lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of narnia series is another classic set of books that deserve attention. Dive into the best sci fi fantasy book series without spending a dime. We recently provided you with a list of a dozen ongoing urban fantasy series for your bingereading pleasure, but if theres one thing we know about this addictive fantasy subgenre, its that it can often seem rarer to find a completed series than an ongoing oneauthors are happy to chug along, rack. Mar 20, 20 the first book in mcguires october daye saga, this series is an utterly readable fusion of dark fantasy, mythology, and hardboiled mystery. Whether its a dystopian series or a science fiction, fantasy, horror, or historical saga, these books immerse readers in other worlds and keep them hooked. Oct 12, 2017 the maze runner book 1 the scorch trials book 2 the death cure book 3 the kill order book 4 the fever code book 5 the maze runner series leviathan the leviathan trilogy set in the early 1900s world war i, this is a book with a twist that switches things up and includes genetically engineered animals vs steampowered fighting machines. The 9 best fantasy book series if you love game of thrones, this list is for you. Theres also no denying that certain authors dominate the genre.
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