Books like The Black Magician
12 fantasy books to read after The Black Magician, by Canavan, Trudi, the closest match first.
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1. The Black Magician
by Canavan, Trudi
- Same series
- Same author
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...
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2. Black Magician
by Canavan, Trudi
- Same series
- Same author
This is a pretty decent epic fantasy about a street girl-turned magician. Thereâs nothing really new here, but the whole story does make for an entertaining enough read.
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3. The Novice
by Canavan, Trudi
- Same series
- Same author
In this New York Times-bestselling novel full of action and adventure, a blacksmith's apprentice can summon demons. But can he win a war? Fletcher is working as a blacksmith's apprentice...
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4. Dragonlance
by Weis, Margaret
- On the same lists
These are literally everywhere in the bookstore. These are the cheeseburgers of the fantasy world. They taste good, but you get indigestion after. If you are looking for something easy...
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5. The Novice
by Canavan, Trudi
- Same author
When blacksmith apprentice Fletcher discovers that he has the ability to summon demons from another world, he travels to Adept Military Academy where must decide where his loyalties lie.
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6. Forgotten Realms
by Greenwood, Ed
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These, in my estimation, are pretty similar to Dragonlance books. There are a ton of them, they are easy to read, feature uncomplicated plots and cardboard cutout characters. But, they...
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7. Pawn Of Prophecy
by Eddings, David
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There books that are great in their complexity and moral exploration, and ones that are amazing simply for the entertainment they provide. David Edding's Belgariad series falls into the second...
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8. The Chronicles Of Narnia
by Lewis, C. S.
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A classic high fantasy series with much adventure to offer. But, it can also be read allegorical and incorporates Christian imagery.
These well-written series of children's novels tell the story of English children who visit a fanciful land known as Narnia. Narnia is full of talking animals, villains, heroes, witches and...
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9. Sword Of Shannara
by Brooks, Terry
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A remake of Lord of the Rings.
Terry Brooks is one of the most popular fantasy authors. He’s been writing fantasy for decades and is a household name. His books are pretty simplistic -- boy finds special...
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10. Icewind Dale
by Salvatore, R.a.
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If you're a fan of RPG, Icewind Dale will appeal to you. It takes place in the Forgotten Realms – a world in the Dungeons and Dragons universe. Yes, it's...
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11. Lord Of The Rings
by Tolkien, J.r.r.
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Possibly the most, well-recognized world of fiction in history. The Lord of the Rings is the third best-selling novel ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. This high fantasy...
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12. Harry Potter
by Rowling, J. K.
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This incredibly popular series is a story of an alternate world, a secret world of wizardy that exists within our own, but seems ever so vast.
Yes, everyone has probably read this. In fact, these these may have been the books that got you started reading fantasy in the first place. These books do make for...
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