This trilogy, which starts with The Bear and the Nightingale, tells the story of Vasilisa, a young heroine named after the figure from Russian folklore. The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden (Del Rey Books) Pick up the Legacy of Orisha series if you’re looking for an utterly engrossing page-turner inspired by Nigerian mythology, with characters you’ll instantly fall in love with. Now, Zélie has a chance to bring magic back to the world and avenge her mother’s murder, but first, she has to escape a ruthless prince looking to stamp out the last traces of magic in the world.

Zélie Adebola thinks she’s the last of the maji, magic workers with amazing abilities who were wiped out when magic was purged from the land of Orïsha. The Legacy of Orïsha Series by Tomi Adeyemi (Henry Holt Company) Whatever you’re looking for, here are 13 of the best epic fantasy novels out there. Some are aimed at teens, while others are decidedly more mature. If you’re looking for your next great fantasy series, look no further! Some of these series are classics, while others are new releases. TV is filled with epic series like House of the Dragonand His Dark Materials, while bookworms have countless novels to choose from.

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