Even though I participate in giving Monthly Recommendations, I thought I would start my own where every couple weeks I give recommendations for a specific topic. Today I’m doing recommendations for fantasy books for those who don’t read fantasy. I think fantasy can be a hard genre to read if you’re not into it, and I think these books are pretty easy to read if you never read fantasy.
A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab
This is an adult fantasy trilogy, but it’s so easy to read. It’s kind of magical realism with fantasy and I really enjoyed it. The world-building is great but not too detailed, the magic system is easy to understand, and most of the characters have easy-to-remember names. I think it’s perfect for someone wanting to try fantasy, or those who read YA to try adult fantasy.
Children of the Lamp by P. B. Kerr
This is a series about djinn, or genies, and it’s so interesting. Again, it’s kind of magical realism because it takes place in our world with fantastical elements, and I highly recommend it. It’s more middle-grade/young YA, so I think it’s perfect for those who aren’t super familiar with fantasy.
The Beka Cooper trilogy by Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce is the queen of fantasy, I think. She has so many amazing fantasy series that I highly recommend, but Beka Cooper is my favourite. Again, the world-building is great without being too complex and the characters are wonderful.
The Chaos Walking trilogy by Patrick Ness
This is a YA dystopian/fantasy trilogy, which I think is great for those wanting to try fantasy. It could be a little tricky because it’s written the way the character speaks (so there’s a lot of misspelled words and incorrect grammar), but the story is easy to follow and it honestly has some of the best character development ever.
So those are the fantasy books I recommend for those wanting to try fantasy! Have you read any of them? Which would you recommend to those wanting to try fantasy? Let me know!
Ally xx
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I like fantasy! So I have to stop here xD to check it out ! Haha A Darker Shade of Magic!! :3 I have been wanting to read that one. What about the Percy Jackson books? Maybe I am too intense on those ones xD
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I think you’d like A Darker Shade of Magic!!
I couldn’t get into Percy Jackson, but all my friends love it so I think it’s perfect for this list too!!
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why not? it is quite “childish” but it is really good! :d haha hmm I will keep it in my TBR then :3
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I think I just started them too late! If I’d read them like two years earlier, I think I would have loved them
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hmmm all about the timing haha thank you for letting me know :3
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These are all really good recommendations. I never know what to recommend when non-fantasy readers ask for recommendations because I just assume they’re going to hate anything I suggest.
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Thank you!! I think it’s such a hard genre to recommend because it’s so varied
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I was glad to see ADSOM on this list because I’ve been meaning to read it, but have been a bit worried about it since it’s adult and I basically read exclusively YA. I also only started getting into fantasy this year, so I’m glad you think it wouldn’t be too tough to get into as someone who doesn’t read a ton of fantasy.
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Oh yay!!! I think you’d like it! It honestly read more like YA to me than adult fantasy, and it’s not super hard to understand or anything, so I think it’d be within your comfort zone! I hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
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clicked so fast when I saw the title haha
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Awww yay! 🙂 💖
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Great picks!! Any of Schwab’s books are a definite must-read
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Thank you! I’ve only read ADSOM, but I definitely want to read her other ones!
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Her Monsters of Verity is amazing! Definitely recommend it.
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Okay awesome!!! I’ll make sure I look into it! 😀
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Let me know what you think. It’s a bit slow, but the author makes up for that with great characters.
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I love ADSOM and really enjoyed the first Chaos Walking Book. Nice recs! ❤️
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Thanks, Kelly!! 💖
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I totally agree with your choice with Chaos Walking trilogy. It’s more fast-paced than fantasy books but has that world-building and higher-forces of magic in the world. Great picks 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
I totally agree, that’s such a great way of describing it!!!
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VE Schwab’s books are perfect for making people get into Fantasy.
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I totally agree! I think they’re perfect for those who aren’t comfortable with fantasy!
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I love the Chaos Walking trilogy too! I definitely want to explore some more fantasy; I don’t pick it up as often as I’d like to.
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Yes, it’s so good! I don’t pick up a ton of fantasy either, but it can be some of my favourites
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Same! It’s one of those genres I rarely reach for, but when I do, I wish I did so more often.
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I love fantasy and this post!!
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Thank you!! 😄💕
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