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Addicting Fantasy Series to Keep You Up All Night
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items Immerse yourself in a world of fantasy with this list of must-read series
A great place to start if you're just getting into reading for fun and like a little spice
A Court of Thorns and Roses
With the third book being released on January 21, 2025, I simply had to highlight this addicting action and romance novel (+ some spice)
Fourth Wing Series
A timeless classic that you should definitely read if you haven't already, or perhaps it's time to dust off your old copies and reread it
Harry Potter
This is an intense, action-packed sci-fi series set in a future where society is divided into color-coded classes. The story follows Darrow, a member of the lowly Red class, who infiltrates the elite Gold class to lead a rebellion
Red Rising Trilogy
War of the Lost Hearts is an epic fantasy novel filled with magic, adventure, unforgettable characters, and a little romance. It follows a group of outcasts fighting to reclaim their kingdom from a powerful enemy
The War of Lost Hearts
If you haven't read the Divergent series yet, it's definitely worth reading. It's a dystopian novel where society is divided into five factions and the main character discovers she's "Divergent," someone who doesn't fit into one faction
Divergent
A longer series by the same author as a court of thorns and roses. There's a mix of romance, action-packed adventures, and plenty of magic, but with a bit less spice
Throne of Glass
Another Sarah J. Maas series - these books take place in a more urban fantasy setting filled with magic and powerful creatures, and, of course, some romance
Crescent City Series
Not a series, but oh boy, if you're into Harry Potter fan fiction or The Handmaid's Tale, this book takes a dark twist on the outcome of Harry Potter and explores an unexpected love story between Hermione and Draco
Manacled
If you love fantasy with a mix of romance and action, The Infernal Devices is sooo addicting. Set in Victorian London, it follows Tessa Gray as she uncovers her powers, as well as some very attractive Shadowhunters and dark secrets
The Infernal Devices
After reading the Infernal Devices prequel series, The Mortal Instruments is a must-read for fans of urban fantasy. It follows Clary Fray, who discovers she’s part of a secret world of Shadowhunters, battling demons and navigating a tangled web of lo...
The Mortal Instruments
A really incredible series that I wish would never end, but unfortunately, the last book might never come out since it's been over 14 years since the second one - but still worth reading! It follows Kvothe, a gifted young man who becomes a legend, fu...
The Kingkiller Chronicle
Six of Crows is a thrilling fantasy novel about a group of misfits who come together to pull off an impossible heist
Six of Crows
If you're looking for a series that will keep you hooked for a long time, The Wheel of Time is perfect. Set in a world where time is cyclical, it follows an epic journey of destiny and power. The series spans 14 books, making it a monumental adventur...
The Wheel of Time
Omniscient Reader is a webtoon that follows the story of an ordinary reader who suddenly becomes an active participant in a world based on his favorite novel. Webtoons are digital comics, typically formatted in a long vertical scroll, making them per...
Omniscient Reader - Webtoon
The Cruel Prince is the first book in The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black. Set in a dark, magical world, it follows Jude, a mortal girl who is thrust into the treacherous politics and deception of the Faerie realm. As she navigates a world fill...
The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, 1)
Hidden Legacy by Ilona Andrews is the first book in the Hidden Legacy series, blending urban fantasy, romance, and action in a fast-paced, thrilling world. The story follows Nevada Baylor, a private investigator in a world where magic is real and pow...
Hidden Legacy Series
The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks is a captivating fantasy novel set in a world where witches are hunted and feared. The story follows Arlen, a skilled witch hunter with a unique ability to collect the magic of the witches he captures. When he en...
The Witch Walker Series
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor is the first book in the Strange the Dreamer duology. It follows Lazlo Strange, a dreamer and orphan with an insatiable curiosity about the mysterious lost city of Weep. When an opportunity arises to uncover its se...
Strange the Dreamer
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer is the first book in a fantasy duology. Set in a kingdom suffering from a deadly illness, the story follows Tessa, a healer who defies the law by secretly distributing a rare medicine that can cure the disease. When ...
Defy the Night
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff is the first book in The Nevernight Chronicle, a dark and gripping fantasy series. The story follows Mia Corvere, a young woman seeking vengeance for the murder of her family. To do so, she joins the Red Church, an infamous...
Nevernight
A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) by George R.R. Martin is an epic fantasy series set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. The story is known for its complex characters, intricate political intrigue, and brutal, often unpredictable plot t...
A Song of Ice and Fire Series
The Cradle series by Will Wight is a fast-paced progression fantasy that follows Lindon, a boy from a powerless family in a world where strength and magic define status. Deemed weak, Lindon’s determination to grow stronger leads him on a journey fill...
Cradle Series
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson is the first book in the Mistborn series, set in a unique world where ash falls from the sky and mist dominates the night. The story follows Vin, a street urchin who discovers she has powerful Allomantic abilities—magic ...
Mistborn
Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb is a captivating epic fantasy series set in a richly detailed world of magic, complex characters, and political intrigue. The series includes multiple trilogies, with the Farseer Trilogy following FitzChivalry Fa...
Realm Of The Elderlings