Classic Fantasy Series to Binge-Read Right Now

We know you love binge reading an epic fantasy series as much as we do, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite and most binge-worthy classic fantasy series. From older classics to modern books that have a permanent spot on our shelf of favorites, here are some classic fantasy series you won’t be able to put down.

The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini

If dragons are your thing, then you definitely need this series on your TBR list. A farm boy and a young dragon embark on an epic adventure to save the world from an evil king.

The Inheritance Cycle 4-Book Trade Paperback Boxed Set

The Inheritance Cycle 4-Book Trade Paperback Boxed Set

Experience the international fantasy sensation that is the Inheritance Cycle with this complete collection of the New York Times bestselling series!

“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post

One boy, one dragon, and a world of adventure come together in this four-book boxed set collection that makes a perfect gift for fantasy fans.

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Seraphina Duology by Rachel Hartman

Fans of dragons and strong female characters will love the mind-blowing Seraphina duology, in which dragons are mathematical, rational thinkers who can take on human form.

Seraphina

Seraphina

Seraphina is a half-dragon, descended from a dragon mother who took human form and a father who has no particular fondness for Seraphina’s kind. Not that anyone else does either. Hers is a world where dragons and humans live and work side by side—but below the surface, tensions and hostilities are on the rise. Seraphina guards her true self with all of her being, but when a member of the royal family is brutally murdered, she’s suddenly thrust into the spotlight, drawn into the investigation alongside the dangerously perceptive Prince Lucian. As the two uncover a sinister plot to destroy the wavering peace of the kingdom, Seraphina’s struggle to protect her secret becomes increasingly difficult . . . and its discovery could mean her very life.

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Protector of the Small Quartet by Tamora Pierce

Tamora Pierce is a fantasy LEGEND! She is the OG creator of kick-ass heroines like Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel), who is the first girl to take advantage of a decree that permits women to train for knighthood. But not everyone in Tortall believes women are up to the task, and Kel faces harsh discrimination. With unparalleled determination and a knack for leadership, she captures the hearts of her peers and proves that she is not to be underestimated!

Protector of the Small Quartet

Protector of the Small Quartet

Tamora Pierce’s New York Times bestselling series The Protector of the Small Quartet is available now in one ebook collection, including First Test, Page, Squire, and Lady Knight. From probationary Page to Lady Knight, Kel’s challenging journey is filled with friendship, romance, and unforgettable adventure.

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Legends of Lor’yan by Elizabeth Lim

Step into a world that blends Asian folklore with Western fairy tales in this series that contains two duologies: The Blood of Stars Duology (Spin the Dawn & Unravel the Dusk) and The Six Crimson Cranes Duology (Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon’s Promise).

Legends of Lor'yan 4-Book Boxed Set

Legends of Lor'yan 4-Book Boxed Set

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Lim’s first four books are now available in a collectible boxed set, perfect for existing fans and first-time readers alike! Step into a world that blends Asian folklore with Western fairy tales in these four captivating fantasy novels by Elizabeth Lim!

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Song of the Last Kingdom Duology by Amélie Wen Zhao

Another epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China! In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart.

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

Inspired by ancient Chinese mythology and folklore, Song of Silver, Flame Like Night transports readers to a lush fantasy world filled with high-stakes adventure, glittering magic, and against-all-odds romance from beginning to end.

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Sisters of the Salt by Erin A. Craig

If you’re into dark, Gothic fantasy and twisty fairytale retellings, you’ll love these stories of cursed sisters!

House of Salt and Sorrows

House of Salt and Sorrows

Get swept away by this “haunting” (Bustle) YA novel about twelve beautiful sisters living on an isolated island estate who begin to mysteriously die one by one. This dark and atmospheric fairy tale inspired story is perfect for fans of Yellowjackets.

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The Book of Dust Duology by Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass author Philip Pullman returns to the world of the His Dark Materials series in The Book of Dust, the first book in a spin-off series. Alternate dimensions, animal familiars, and suspenseful adventure await in this fantasy world.

The Book of Dust:  La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)

The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)

Philip Pullman returns to the parallel world of His Dark Materials to expand on the story of Lyra, “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine).

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