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6 Must-Read Fantasy Books for Fans of ‘The Lord of the Rings’

FallenKingdomReads’ list of 6 Must-Read Fantasy Books for Fans of ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

Homeland by R.A Salvatore 

Fantasy Books for Fans of 'The Lord of the Rings'

This book follows the story of Drizzt Do’Urden, a dark elf seeking to escape his violent underground society and find a new home on the surface.

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin 

Fantasy Books for Fans of 'The Lord of the Rings'

A Wizard of Earthsea tells the tale of a young wizard named Ged as he journeys across the islands of Earthsea and learns the true cost of wielding magic.

The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon 

We follow a sheepfarmer’s daughter named Paksenarrion as she becomes a warrior and sets out on a quest to save her kingdom from evil forces.

Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed 

We dive into a world of djinn, and other mythical creatures as the aging hero Adoulla investigates a series of supernatural murders.

Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly

Follow a retired dragon slayer named John Aversin who must return to his dangerous profession to help a young prince defeat a powerful dragon.

The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan 

Fantasy Books for Fans of 'The Lord of the Rings'

The Eye of the World begins the 14-book (plus a prequel novel) epic Wheel of Time series, in which a group of young villagers must flee from a group of shadowy pursuers and discover their destinies as legendary heroes.

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