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Fantastical Fantasy

Here flies a list of some of my favourite Fantasy novels, of all time! So in no particular order...

01

The Inheritance Cycle

Eragon (Book 1)

One boy... One dragon... A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realises he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into the perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

Christopher Paolini

 

02

Skulduggery Pleasant Series

Skulduggery Pleasant (Book 1)

"With his sunglasses gone there was no denying the fact that he had no face. All he had was a skull for a head." Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: wise-cracking detective, powerful magician, sworn enemy of evil. Oh yes. And dead.

Derek Landy

 

03

Harry Potter Series

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy. He lives with Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley, who make him sleep in a cupboard under the stairs. Then Harry starts receiving mysterious letters and his life is changed for ever. He is whisked away by a beetle-eyed giant of a man and enrolled in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The reason: Harry Potter is a wizard!

J.K.Rowling

 

04

City Of Halves

London. Present day. Girls are disappearing. And strange creatures are on the streets. When Lily is attacked by a two-headed dog, she's saved by hot, tattooed and not-quite-human Regan. As Guardian of the Gates it's his job to protect both halves of the City, new and old, from a world of restless creatures that threaten its very existence. As the City spins out of control, Lily and Regan race to find the girls, discover he truth, and expose a terrible conspiracy.

Lucy Inglis

 

05

The Mortal Instruments

City Of Bones (Book 1)

Clary Fray is seeing things: vampires in Brooklyn and werewolves in Manhattan. Irresistibly drawn towards a group of sexy demon hunters, Clary encounters the dark side of New York City - and the dangers of forbidden love.

Clarissa Clare

 

06

Rebel Of The Sands

Tell me how you want your story to go, he says, and we'll write it straight across the sand. Dustwalk is an unforgiving, dead-end town. It's not the place to be poor or orphaned or female. And yet Amani Al'Hiza must call it 'home'. Amani wants to escape an see the world she's heard about in campfire stories. Then a foreigner with no name turns up, and with him she has the chance to run. But the desert plains are full of dangerous magic. The sultan's army is on the rise and Amani is soon caught at the heart of a fearless rebellion...

Alwyn Hamilton

 

07

The Oksa Pollock Series

The Last Hope (Book 1)

Oksa Pollock is just a normal thriteen-year-old girl, moving with her family from her home in Paris to a new life in London - new friends, a new school and new adventures. But bizarre things start happening around Oksa. Suddenly, she finds she can produce fire from her hands, move objects with her mind, and even fly. As Oksa experiments with her wonderful new powers, her family notice, and an amazing truth is revealed... Along with her best friend, Gus, her loving, powerful grandmother, her wicked new Physics teacher, her mysterious uncles and a whole host of fantastical creatures, she will be thrown into a wilder adventure than she could ever have imagined. And Oksa knows she must triumph over her enemies. A whole world is counting on her.

Anne Plichota and Cendrine Wolf

 

08

The Lunar Chronicles

Cinder (Book 1)

A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earth's fate hinges on one girl... Cinder, a gifted mechanic in New Beijing, is also a cyborg. She's reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kai's she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen - and a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earth's future. This is not the fairy tale you remember. But it's one you won't forget.

Marissa Meyer

 

09

Lorien Legacies

I Am Number Four (Book 1)

They killed Number One in Malaysia. Number Two in England. And Number Three in Kenya. John Smith is not your average teenager. He regularly moves from small town to small town. He changes his name and identity. He does not put down roots. He cannot tell anyone who or what he really is. If he stops moving those who hunt him will find and kill him. But you can't run forever. So when he stops in Paradise, Ohio, John decides to try and settle down. To fit in. And for the first time he makes some real friends. People he cares about - and who care about him. Never in John's short life has there been space for friendship, or even love. But it's just a matter of time before John's secret is revealed. He was once one of nine. Three of them have been killed. John is Number Four. He knows that he is next...

Pittacus Lore

 

10

MirrorWorld Series

Reckless (Book 1)

Through a mirror... is a dangerous world. For years, Jacob Reckless has enjoyed its secrets and treasures. Not any more. His younger brother has followed him. Now dark magic will turn the boy to beast, break the heart of the girl he loves, and cause chaos to rule forever... Unless Jacob can find a way to save them. You thought you knew about fairy tales? Think again.

Cornelia Funke

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