Best Good Fantasy Series to Read in 2025: Top 8
Looking for a good fantasy series? We got dragons, wizards, and epic quests! Perfect to escape reality for a while.
A good fantasy series can whisk us away to magical worlds, filled with epic battles, tricky plots, and unforgettable characters. We put together a list of eight fantastic series that do just that. Our focus? Engaging stories, complex worlds, and characters you’ll love (or love to hate). These tales are about as good as fantasy can get. Get ready for thrilling adventures and prepare to question reality. Let’s explore the best of the best in the realm of ‘good fantasy series’.
On this list:
8 The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Patrick Rothfuss spins a tale about Kvothe, a gifted young man who grows into a legend. We had fun counting how many times he dodges death. Seriously, it’s impressive!
7 Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
This book kicks off an epic saga with a heist! Who doesn’t love a fantasy world where metals give you superpowers? It’s like alchemy but cooler.
6 The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Locke Lamora is like Robin Hood but with more pizzazz and less moral. It’s a novel of rogues and schemes, perfect for those who love witty banter.
5 The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Gritty, dark, and sometimes downright funny. Joe Abercrombie gives us flawed characters in a world where good and evil are all shades of gray.
4 The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
This one mixed our emotions like a milkshake. The world is ending, but the story is beginning. Jemisin crafts magic in ways we never imagined.
3 The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Sanderson again, showing off with world-building and character depth. This book is thick, but it’s like a good workout for your imagination.
2 A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Politics, betrayal, and dragons? Sign us up! Martin’s series redefined epic fantasy with its unpredictable plot twists and complex characters.
1 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
There’s something magical about the first book of a series that pulls you into a world like Hogwarts. It started it all and remains the best, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of characters in a world full of wonder and whimsy.
