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A Song of Fire and Ice (A Game of Thrones) Series

age 17+

Dark, violent epic upends the usual fantasy clichés.

By George R.R. Martin

(1996)

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The Fellowship of the Ring

age 12+

Spectacular fantasy classic is where Frodo's journey begins.

By J.R.R. Tolkien

(1954)

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The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2

age 12+

Brilliant story; more fast-paced, violent than first book.

By Philip Pullman

(1997)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

age 12+

Grim, gripping end to the biggest saga in history.

By J. K. Rowling

(2007)

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The Two Towers

age 12+

Orcs attack, and Frodo marches to Mordor in exciting sequel.

By J.R.R. Tolkien

(1954)

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The Return of the King

age 12+

The exciting and bittersweet conclusion of Frodo's quest.

By J.R.R. Tolkien

(1955)

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The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1

age 12+

Nail-biting, violent fantasy has elements of mystery.

By Philip Pullman

(1998)

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The Young Elites, Book 1

age 12+

Taut tale mixes medieval fantasy, mutant powers, great cast.

By Marie Lu

(2014)

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Heartless

age 12+

Queen of Hearts origin story is fanciful, not too dark.

By Marissa Meyer

(2016)

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Renegades, Book 1

age 12+

Slow start, but much intrigue in supervillain/hero tale.

By Marissa Meyer

(2017)

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Sabriel: The Abhorsen Trilogy, Book 1

age 12+

Necromancer's teen daughter fights the dead.

By Garth Nix

(2005)

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City of Bones: The Mortal Instruments, Book 1

age 12+

Exciting start to teen fantasy series in urban setting.

By Cassandra Clare

(2007)

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Brisingr: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 3

age 12+

Overlong but exciting; gorier than the first two.

By Christopher Paolini

(2008)

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Wings

age 12+

Romantic fairy fantasy, milder than Twilight.

By Aprilynne Pike

(2009)

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Archenemies: Renegades, Book 2

age 12+

Sequel is slow to build, full of super-spy intrigue.

By Marissa Meyer

(2018)

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Inheritance: The Inheritance Cycle, Book 4

age 12+

Epic tale concludes in battle- and blood-filled saga.

By Christopher Paolini

(2011)

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The Siren

age 12+

A light, enjoyable read for romantic-fantasy fans.

By Kiera Cass

(2016)

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The Traitor's Game, Book 1

age 12+

Royal intrigue, mild romance in action-packed fantasy.

By Jennifer A. Nielsen

(2018)

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