14 Best Fantasy Series of All Time 2025
Explore the best fantasy series of all time, from magical realms to epic quests, guaranteed to spark your imagination.
When it comes to the ‘best fantasy series of all time’, picking the perfect book can feel like searching for a dragon in a library. We sift through magical worlds and epic adventures to find stories that enchant us, characters that stay with us, and plots that twist like a wizard’s wand. Our list of 14 series features tales that ignite the imagination and transport readers to realms where anything is possible. Whether you’re a seasoned fantasy fan or new to the genre, these books promise to captivate and entertain. So grab your reading glasses and prepare to embark on a journey beyond the ordinary.
On this list:
14 A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
Winter is coming and so are page-turning plotlines. You think dragons can’t be dramatic? Read this.
13 The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
We once tried to count the number of characters. We ran out of fingers and toes.
12 The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson
Sanderson makes rocks fly. Legends and bridgemen steal the show here.
11 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Frodo, Sam, and a ring to rule them all. Wear comfortable shoes; there’s a lot of walking.
10 Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Coins may not buy happiness, but they sure can be deadly in this series.
9 The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
Kvothe uses music and magic. Trust us, it’s more entertaining than tuning a guitar.
8 The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini
Dragons, swords, and heroic teenagers. Better than algebra class, we promise.
7 Discworld by Terry Pratchett
Flat and funny. It’s the only disc-shaped world we’d visit. The jokes write themselves.
6 The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
A wardrobe changes into a portal. Next time we’ll use it instead of filing clothes.
5 Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan
A teen hero wielding a pen-sword. Much cooler than our pencil cases.
4 His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
We followed daemons—tiny souls, not the Linux kind. Remember to dust off your compass.
3 The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Wizard P.I. It’s like if Sherlock wore a robe and fended off vampires.
2 Shannara by Terry Brooks
Elves and ancient magic plus a pinch of adventure. Just what the teacher ordered.
