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The Summoner (Chronicles of the Necromancer)The Summoner (Chronicles of the Necromancer) by Gail Z. Martin
Buy new: £5.07 / Used from: £0.11
"A classic fast paced fantasy novel delivered beautifully"
The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Book 1The Name of the Wind: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Book 1 by Patrick Rothfuss
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"An utterly stunning book with a wonderful protagonist, definately worth reading"
The Outstretched Shadow: 1 (Obsidian Trilogy)The Outstretched Shadow: 1 (Obsidian Trilogy) by Mercedes Lackey
Buy new: £17.18 / Used from: £8.18
"Very traditional as fantasy goes but a great deal of fun to read. Pure escapism."
StardustStardust by Neil Gaiman
Buy new: £4.90 / Used from: £1.40
more fairytale than fantasy, this is a beautiful cleverly written story. Read the book before you watch the film."
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gollancz S.F.)The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gollancz S.F.) by Scott Lynch
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"I know people who hate this as much as I love it. Worth a try"
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R.R. Martin
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"Very intense, well written with a mass of complex storylines. Not a light read."
A College of MagicsA College of Magics by Caroline Stevermer
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"more like The Worst Witch than Harry Potter. A cosy sort of book."
The Gift (Pellinor)The Gift (Pellinor) by Alison Croggon
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"A good story, interesting protagonists and a traditional fight against a dark and sinister lord."
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years 1)Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years 1) by Gregory Maguire
Buy new: £5.12 / Used from: £1.35
"A must read, turns Oz on it's head and is wonderfully written."
Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness)Alanna, the First Adventure (Song of the Lioness) by Tamora Pierce
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" I read this as an adult and then bought the whole series. it's all in her characterisation. incredible."
BloodringBloodring by Faith Hunter
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"Not terribly highbrow but paints an interesting post apocalyptic world"
The SightThe Sight by David Clement-Davies
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"This gave me the shivers. A strange, powerful story through the eyes of wolves."
The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and LegendsThe Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends
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"Read the stories that inspires the novels. A book that gives a lot of insight."
Touch the DarkTouch the Dark by Karen Chance
Buy new: £4.04 / Used from: £0.45
"A chick lit fantasy story, and yes, it has vampires."
City of Bones: Mortal Instruments, Book 1 (Mortal Instruments (Hardback))City of Bones: Mortal Instruments, Book 1 (Mortal Instruments (Hardback)) by Cassandra Clare
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"Think Harry Potter, but with added menace and demons."
ResistanceResistance by Owen Sheers
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"not fantasy but the most disturbing books I've read; has really embedded in my mind."
Winter SolsticeWinter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher
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"again not fantasy but has some of the most enduring characters i have ever read."
The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J.R.R. Tolkien
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"It must be read. if you have read any of the books in this list, you must read it."
Dragonflight (Corgi Science-Fiction)Dragonflight (Corgi Science-Fiction) by Anne McCaffrey
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"Seamless blending of science fiction geekiness, with pure fantasy."
SabrielSabriel by Garth Nix
Buy new: £5.24 / Used from: £0.01
"I admire this author endlessly for this trilogy. Not just for children."
The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia)The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis
Buy new: £11.99 / Used from: £11.38
"I read these when I was seven, I love them even more now that I can see both the dark and the light."
The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Trilogy)The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Trilogy) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton
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"Beware read only if you love folklore and legend, very intense. My sister will never forgive me."
Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
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"A really epic tale that gets better with every book and every series."
ChocolatChocolat by Joanne Harris
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"Magic in a small way. Be well rounded in your reading, or you'll miss out."
Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1)Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1) by Derek Landy
Buy new: £4.86 / Used from: £0.46
"bought it second hand. Laughed all the way through. Ridiculous and written with humour and conviction."