Young adult audiences adore epic fantasy because of its grandiose plots, nuanced characters, and vivid environments. Check out these top selections for the greatest epic fantasy Novels for teens if you enjoy this genre or are seeking for a new series to start.
“The Lord of the Rings” series by J.R.R. Tolkien
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
The famous fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien has won praise from readers all around the world as the best adventure story ever written. A universe as unique as Middle-earth, replete with its own geography, history, languages, and stories, has never been created by another author. Nobody else has ever produced characters that are as lovable as Tolkien’s big-hearted, hairy-footed hobbits.
In this timeless tale, the hobbit Frodo Baggins sets out on a mission to destroy the One Ring and vanquish the evil Sauron. He receives assistance from a band of improbable heroes along the journey, including the wise wizard Gandalf, the devoted Samwise Gamgee, and the valiant warriors Aragorn and Legolas.
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“The Inheritance Cycle” series by Christopher Paolini
This bestselling series is about Eragon, a fifteen-year-old, who believes he has made the fortunate discovery of a young farm kid when he discovers a polished blue stone in the wilderness. Eragon quickly understands, however, that he has stumbled upon a legacy that is almost as old as the Empire itself when the stone produces a dragon hatchling.
Overnight, his modest life is upended, and with nothing more than an old sword, a devoted dragon, and wise counsel from a wise man, Eragon finds himself drawn into a perilous tangle of magic, glory, and power. His decisions today could either rescue or destroy the Empire.
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“The Kingkiller Chronicle” series by Patrick Rothfuss
My name is Kvothe.
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.
The story of a hero told in his own voice is unique in fantasy literature, and it begins with that. It is a story of suffering, surviving, and how one man’s quest for meaning in the universe—and the unwavering resolve that fueled it—gave rise to a legend.
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“The Chronicles of Narnia” series by C.S. Lewis
This world where magic meets reality has been enthralling readers of all ages for more than sixty years. It has fantastic creatures, heroic deeds, epic battles in the conflict between good and evil, and thrilling adventures. Beyond the boundaries of the fantasy genre, The Chronicles of Narnia has entered the canon of great literature.
This well-liked series chronicles the exploits of a group of siblings who go to the enchanted kingdom of Narnia via a wardrobe. They come into magical creatures, talking animals, and the evil White Witch in Narnia. To overcome her and put the land back in order, they must learn to utilize their own courage and wits.
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“The Sword of Shannara” series by Terry Brooks
The Earth was destroyed long ago by the battles of the old Evil. Shea Ohmsford, a half-elf, is unaware of such issues in tranquil Shady Vale. However, the purportedly dead Warlock Lord is planning to obliterate all in his path. The Sword of Shannara, which can only be wielded by a true heir of Shannara, is the only weapon available to defeat this Power of Darkness. The hope of all the races rests on Shea, the last of the bloodline.
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“The Wheel of Time” series by Robert Jordan
The Wheel of Time follows Moiraine Damodred as she enters Emond’s Field in search of the one who is supposed to be able to defeat The Dark One.
Rand al’Thor and his comrades are persuaded by Moiraine to leave their home and venture into a wider, more inconceivable world where perils lurk in both the light and the shadows when a savage band of half-men, half-beasts invade the Two Rivers in search of their master’s nemesis.
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“The Mistborn” series by Brandon Sanderson
The ash fell for a thousand years, yet no flowers grew. The Skaa lived in fear and despair for a thousand years. The Lord Ruler, also known as the “Sliver of Infinity,” ruled with unbridled authority and supreme horror for a thousand years. Then, after hope had been lost for so long that not even its memory remained, it was found again in the depths of the Lord Ruler’s most horrifying jail by a horribly damaged and heartbroken half-Skaa. When Kelsier “snapped,” he discovered that he has Mistborn abilities. Being an expert thief and a natural leader, he applied his skills to the grandest caper, with the Lord Ruler as the target.
The best and most reliable allomancers from the underworld, each of whom possesses one of his numerous powers and enjoys a difficult challenge, were chosen by Kelsier. The greatest heist in history as well as the overthrow of the divine ruler are the only aspects of his ultimate goal that he reveals afterwards.
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“The Dark Tower” series by Stephen King
The Gunslinger, one of Stephen King’s most potent inventions, is a frightening figure who epitomizes the attributes of the lone hero through the years, from ancient myth to frontier Western legend. The Dark Tower series is set in a world of foreboding terrain and macabre threat. In a perilous world that is a warped imitation of our own, Roland wanders a desert of torment as he gets closer to the Dark Tower of his dreams—and nightmares.
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These series are sure to keep you entertained with their epic battles, richly developed worlds, and memorable characters. Whether you’re a seasoned epic fantasy reader or new to the genre, these books are worth checking out.
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