Top 7 Fantasy Novels for Beginners

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Sep 09, 2024

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

A classic fantasy, The Hobbit is set in Middle-earth and follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who embarks on an unexpected journey filled with treasure, dragons, and adventure.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

The tale follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers his magical heritage on his eleventh birthday when he receives a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

The first in The Kingkiller Chronicle, the novel follows Kvothe, a legendary figure, recounting his early life, his education in magic, and his rise to fame.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

A beautifully written, atmospheric novel about a magical competition between two illusionists that unfolds at a mysterious traveling circus. It's a lush and imaginative standalone novel.

Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

A unique take on magic and power, this novel introduces a world ruled by a tyrant where a group of rebels plans to overthrow him. Sanderson's innovative magic system is engaging and easy to follow.

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

A charming, fairy-tale-like novel about a young man who ventures into a magical land to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved, only to find that magic is far more complicated than he imagined.

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

The first book in "The Inheritance Cycle" follows a young farm boy who discovers a dragon egg and is thrust into a battle against evil forces and a dragon he later names Saphira hatches from it.

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