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"From Wands to Warriors: 15 Epic Fantasy Books That Cast a Spell on Your Imagination"
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items Think Hogwarts was just the beginning? Step into enchanted forests, secret schools, ancient prophecies, and worlds where magic isn’t just real — it’s dangerous, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreakingly beautiful. Whether you miss the thrill of Harry’...
I followed Percy through battles, bad grades, and Mount Olympus drama. It’s hilarious, fast-paced, and packed with ancient mythology come to life.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
If you loved the epic feel of Middle-Earth, this dragon-filled adventure across Alagaësia delivers the same weight of prophecy, power, and war.
The Inheritance Cycle Series by Christopher Paolini
This trilogy blends science, religion, and soul-bonded animal companions in a story that’s both whimsical and wildly philosophical.
His Dark Materials Series by Philip Pullman
Classic, magical, and filled with talking beasts, brave children, and epic battles of good vs. evil — Narnia never gets old.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Morrigan Crow’s journey to the magical city of Nevermoor is full of whimsy, weirdness, and trials that test her to the core.
Nevermoor Series by Jessica Townsend
This school splits kids into heroes and villains... but what happens when the “good” girl ends up on the wrong side? Twisty, dark, and addictive.
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
If you missed the fun, chaotic magic of the Weasleys, this series offers a similarly cozy-yet-epic charm with mysterious lineage and spellbook secrets.
Septimus Heap Series by Angie Sage
Imagine a 12-year-old evil billionaire hacking into a hidden fairy world. It’s clever, chaotic, and surprisingly heartfelt.
Artemis Fowl Books — Eoin Colfer
This is classic high fantasy that explores power, balance, and identity with poetic beauty and a wizarding school unlike any other.
Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula K. Le Guin
Magic is real, but it’s darker, sharper, and doesn’t fix your problems. This series mixes fantasy and realism in a hauntingly relatable way.
The Magicians Series by Lev Grossman
Told in part by a witty, immortal djinni, this story is full of rebellion, power plays, and magic that bites back.
Bartimaeus Series by Jonathan Stroud
Think Roman Empire meets dark fantasy. It’s brutal, beautiful, and impossible to put down.
An Ember in the Ashes #1
A fierce heroine, courtly chaos, and magic that simmers beneath the surface — this one is for fans who love morally grey characters and epic stakes.
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1) by Sarah J. Maas
If you crave epic training, loyalty, and clever combat over spells, this low-fantasy series about an underdog apprentice hits the mark.
Ranger's Apprentice Series by John Flanagan
A girl with light-summoning powers becomes the hope of a war-torn world — but nothing is as it seems. Intrigue, betrayal, and swoon-worthy drama await.
Shadow and Bone Series by Leigh Bardugo