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  1. Imager's Challenge

    Imager Portfolio book 2

    1. Imager's Challenge

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    The second big novel in the Imager Portfolio, in a world where magic rules in secret

  2. Scholar

    Imager Portfolio book 4

    2. Scholar

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    This new novel begins an all-new story arc in Modesitt's popular Imager Portfolio.

  3. Princeps

    Imager Portfolio book 5

    3. Princeps

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Quaeryt, the scholar-imager, is first sent north to investigate and put down a rebellion. He is then given the job of managing the recovery after a natural disaster, as Lord...

  4. Imager's Battalion

    Imager Portfolio book 6

    4. Imager's Battalion

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    The thrilling third volume in the second arc of the "New York Times"-bestselling Imager Portfolio follows magical hero Quaryt as he leads history's first Imager fighting force into war.

  5. Antiagon Fire

    Imager Portfolio book 7

    5. Antiagon Fire

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    The Imager Porfolio is a bestselling and innovative epic fantasy series from L. E. Modesitt, Jr. that RT Book Reviews says “shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building.”...

  6. Imager Portfolio

    6. Imager Portfolio

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    This is Le Modessit’s best work so far. It’s not a standout fantasy series, but it is pretty entertaining. Modessit’s fantasy typically features a young callow boy who rises through...

  7. Imager's Intrigue

    Imager Portfolio book 3

    7. Imager's Intrigue

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    In Imager, the first book of the Imager Portfolio, we met Rhennthyl, an apprentice portrait artist whose life was changed by a disastrous fire. But the blaze that took his...

  8. Madness In Solidar

    Imager Portfolio book 9

    8. Madness In Solidar

    by Jr., L. E. Modesitt

    • Same series
    • Same author

    The Imager Porfolio is a bestselling and innovative epic fantasy series from L. E. Modesitt, Jr. that RT Book Reviews says “shines with engrossing characters, terrific plotting, and realistic world-building.”...

  9. Imager's Intrigue

    Imager Portfolio book 3

    9. Imager's Intrigue

    by Modesitt, L. E.

    • Same series

    In Imager, the first book of the Imager Portfolio, we met Rhennthyl, an apprentice portrait artist whose life was changed by a disastrous fire. But the blaze that took his...

  10. Harry Potter

    10. Harry Potter

    by Rowling, J. K.

    • On the same lists

    It would be impossible to make this list without placing Harry Potter at the top. In many ways, it’s the ultimate school fantasy, filled with magic and inspiring generations of...

  11. Lightbringer Series

    11. Lightbringer Series

    by Weeks, Brent

    • On the same lists

    Brent Week’s Lightbringer series has everything going for it. Complex and unique characters, a fantastic magic system, and hundreds of actions scenes. It’s epic in length and in execution, and...

  12. Nevernight

    The Nevernight Chronicle book 1 Start here

    12. Nevernight

    by Kristoff, Jay

    • On the same lists

    Nevernight just missed our assassin fantasy list, but thankfully it fits this sub-genre too. Jay Kristoff tells, in thick prose, the story of outcast to assassin. Mia is aa traitor...

  13. Seven Realms

    13. Seven Realms

    by Chima, Cinda Williams

    • On the same lists

    Cinda Williams Chima has hit the bestseller list numerous times, and for good reason. She’s one of the best young adult fantasy authors around, and Seven Realms is among her...

  14. Circle Of Magic

    Circle Of Magic book 1 Start here

    14. Circle Of Magic

    by Pierce, Tamora

    • On the same lists

    Tamora Pierce is one of the most respected women in fantasy, but attention tends to focus on her Song of the Lioness series. With Circle of Magic, she ventures into...

  15. The Worst Witch

    The Worst Witch book 1 Start here

    15. The Worst Witch

    by Murphy, Jill

    • On the same lists

    With the roaring success of Harry Potter, it’s easy to forget more classic novels that fit the bill. The Worst Witch has been part of children’s upbringings for generations, spurring...

  16. Royal Institute Of Magic

    Royal Institute Of Magic book 1 Start here

    16. Royal Institute Of Magic

    by Kloss, Victor

    • On the same lists

    If you enjoyed Harry Potter, you’ll enjoy this series just as much, but that’s not to say they’re the same. Royal Institute of Magic does have a school, mythical creatures,...

  17. Carry On

    17. Carry On

    by Rowell, Rainbow

    • On the same lists

    The books on this list take themselves quite seriously, trying to reach the success of Harry Potter or other greats. Sometimes, you’re fed up with the common themes that run...

  18. Lexicon

    18. Lexicon

    by Barry, Max

    • On the same lists

    Most magic systems focus on fireballs or telekinesis, but Lexicon is far more inventive. Instead of spells, select people can control the world with words. Emily Ruff, a street conwoman,...

  19. Blood Of Elves

    The Witcher book 3

    19. Blood Of Elves

    by Sapkowski, Andrzej

    • On the same lists

    The Witcher series isn’t the first that comes to mind in this genre, especially if your knowledge is limited to the games. However, this particular title features far more training...

  20. The Black Magician

    20. The Black Magician

    by Canavan, Trudi

    • On the same lists

    A modern reinvention of the classic ‘rags-to-riches’ story, Trudi Canavan’s series is easily digestible and has engaging world-building and magic systems. In the city of Imardin, magicians gather each year...

  21. Percy Jackson

    Percy Jackson And The Olympians book 1 Start here

    21. Percy Jackson

    by Riordan, Rick

    • On the same lists

    The series begins with the revelation that Percy is actually the son of Poseidon. Adventure on the scale of Greek myth ensues.

    Most of our readers will have heard of this title already, so I'll keep the explanations short. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is exactly what its title suggests. A boy...

  22. Kingkiller Chronicle

    22. Kingkiller Chronicle

    by Rothfuss, Patrick

    • On the same lists

    The Kingkiller Chronicles has multiple magic systems, and the first won’t excite at first glance. As in The Wizard of Earthsea, certain magicians can create powerful magic by learning the...

  23. The Rithamatist

    23. The Rithamatist

    by Sanderson, Brandon

    • On the same lists

    The Rithmatist’s magic system has been likened to a real-time strategy game, if it incorporated chalk, and it was a life or death situation. Rithmastists use their magic to give...

  24. Red Rising (not Magic, But Hunger Games Survival Meets School Setting With Some Fantasy Elements)

    24. Red Rising (not Magic, But Hunger Games Survival Meets School Setting With Some Fantasy Elements)

    by Brown, Pierce

    • On the same lists

    Books in this sub-genre focus almost entirely on magic, but Red Rising stands in stark contrast to that. Part dystopia, part sci-fi fantasy, Red Risingfocuses on the story of a...

  25. Red Sister

    Book Of The Ancestor book 1 Start here

    25. Red Sister

    by Lawrence, Mark

    • On the same lists

    Often, novels focus on the evolution of characters from total nobodies into well-respected and lauded magicians. They shed their peasant heritage and earn a place among the elite. With Red...

  26. Sufficiently Advanced Magic

    26. Sufficiently Advanced Magic

    by Rowe, Andrew

    • On the same lists

    With his ambitious title, Andrew Rowe promises a complex magic system, and he delivers on it. Despite its status as a LitRPG, the book moves outside of traditional magic systems...

  27. Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne

    27. Chronicle Of The Unhewn Throne

    by Staveley, Brian

    • On the same lists

    The emperor is dead and the empire in turmoil. With these dark scenes, Stavely’s series opens, and things don’t let up from there. A son and heir, Valyn is training...

  28. Sabriel

    Abhorsen book 1 Start here

    28. Sabriel

    by Nix, Garth

    • On the same lists

    Garth Nix's Sabriel is marketed to the young adult audience but easily appeals to a wider readership. Fantastic world-building paints both the realm of Ancelstierre, and The Old Kingdom, where...

  29. Furies Of Calderon

    Codex Alera book 1 Start here

    29. Furies Of Calderon

    by Butcher, Jim

    • On the same lists

    What happens to soldiers after the war is fought? This book tells the story of five veterans and some secrets too.

    Most of theitems on this list made it thanks to their unique ideas. Instead, Codex Alera takes a system familiar to millions of children. While many authors claim inspiration from...

  30. Blood Song

    Raven's Shadow book 1 Start here

    30. Blood Song

    by Ryan, Anthony

    • On the same lists

    One of the best fantasy novels in recent times, Blood Song also happens to have many school-like elements. Left as a child at the gates of the Sixth Order, Vaelin...

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