If you've exhausted Tolkien's works and crave more epic fantasy, here are 10 incredible series that capture the same magic of Middle-earth.
1. The Wheel of Time
by Robert Jordan
A sprawling epic about magic, prophecy, and the eternal battle between good and evil. 14 books of incredible world-building.
2. The Malazan Book of the Fallen
by Steven Erikson
Complex, dark, and incredibly deep. Perfect for readers who want something even more intricate than Tolkien.
3. The Stormlight Archive
by Brandon Sanderson
Stunning magic system, incredible world-building, and epic scale. Still ongoing but absolutely worth it.
4. The Belgariad
by David Eddings
A classic hero's journey with charming characters and an engaging prophecy storyline.
5. The Inheritance Cycle
by Christopher Paolini
A young dragon rider's coming-of-age quest. Perfect for those who loved Eragon.
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6. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant - Dark and mature fantasy
7. The Riftwar Saga - Classic epic by Raymond E. Feist
8. The Shannara Chronicles - Terry Brooks' magical world
9. The Earthsea Cycle - Ursula Le Guin's classic
10. The Farseer Trilogy - Robin Hobb's emotional fantasy
Start With
The Stormlight Archive if you want the most Tolkien-like epic scope.
The Wheel of Time if you want a complete, long journey.