Fantasy stories to read

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 10th, 2012, 4:57 pm

I already have read LoTR and the Chronicles of Narnia, and I've started the Ranger's Apprentice, and I want MORE! I like the sort of fantasy that is in a medieval setting with strange and wonderful creatures (TR Apprentice is lacking in the latter department), do you have any suggestions? I seem to be having a hard time finding good books like that...

The Bard · **Posted:** January 10th, 2012, 5:06 pm

Have you read The Hobbit or the Silmarillion?

the Inkheart trilogy is probably the best fantasy book I've read besides LOTR.
There is also The inheritance cycle. Its pretty good.

You might also look into some of George MacDonalds works.

Ophelia MirZA Mimetes · **Posted:** January 10th, 2012, 7:45 pm

Bryan Davis' series Dragons In Our Midst and Oracles Of Fire are some of my all time favorite books. I had some problems with some theology that resulted because of half human, half dragon children, but otherwise I adored the series.

http://www.daviscrossing.com/raising_dragons.htm
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3522 ... ng_Dragons

~ZA

PrincessoftheKing · **Posted:** January 10th, 2012, 8:14 pm

Ophelia MirZA Flowers wrote:

I had some problems with some theology that resulted because of half human, half dragon children, but otherwise I adored the series.

I also loved those two series, along with Mr. Davis' newest book, Song of the Ovulum.

However, like Za said, they have a couple theological issues. Oracles of Fire messes with Biblical history a lot. For grounded Christians, this is okay, but for, say, my little sister, it might be confusing. The thing Za mentioned is also a little weird... but the fact that the dragons were sentient beings which had been transformed into humans helps matters a little.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 10th, 2012, 9:15 pm

Cool, guys! Thanks for the suggestions! I have read 'The Hobbit' and have started 'The Silmarillion', forgot to mention those ones, lol. I just ordered the first 'Dragons In Our Midst' book and have ordered Eragon, can't wait! Thanks again!

Suiauthon Mimetes · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 1:12 am

I would also recommend the Dragons of Starlight series by Bryan Davis. It is just as good as his more famous Dragon's in our Midst series and subsequent series, but without the theological concerns.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 1:18 am

Thanks, Sui! Just ordered it from the library!

Suiauthon Mimetes · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 1:27 am

Glad to help.

Happy reading!

AzlynRose · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 9:18 am

A really good fantasy book is the Blood of Kings Trilogy by Jill Williamson. I haven't finished the last book yet due to having trouble getting it from my library, but the first two are really good.

Book 1 is By Darkness Hid, book 2 is To Darkness Fled, and book 3 is From Darkness Won.

Also some information on the books here at Jill Williamson's blog.

Elly · **Joined:** October 22nd, 2010, 7:58 am **Posts:** 4197

Inkheart trilogy by Cornelia Funke is very good, if you don't mind language.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 12:09 pm

Thanks, Rose! Just ordered the first one!
Thanks, Elly! But I think I might wait on that one...

Lady Eruwaedhiel · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 2:49 pm

A very well-written and fascinating trilogy is The Chanters of Tremaris. I have a review of it here. Another author to check out is Catherine Fisher (Author of Incarceron and Sapphique and the Relic Master series). Her books are very interesting - some profanity, but otherwise...

Another great author to check out is Patricia McKillip. She has some really beautiful books. The best one (IMO) is The Changeling sea.

And read The Restorer, The Restorer's Son, and The Restorer's Journey by Sharon Hinck. No excuses. Just read it.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 2:55 pm

Thanks, Eruwaedhiel (how in the world are you supposed to pronounce that?

)! I'll add those to my list!

PrincessoftheKing · **Posted:** January 11th, 2012, 3:51 pm

RunningWolf wrote:

(how in the world are you supposed to pronounce that? )

Around here we usually just call her E or Lady E.

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Anyway, I'm glad I could help!

Lady Eruwaedhiel · **Posted:** January 12th, 2012, 11:31 am

PrincessoftheKing wrote:

RunningWolf wrote:

(how in the world are you supposed to pronounce that? )

Around here we usually just call her E or Lady E.

Yes, well, my username is not for the faint of heart.

It's Tolkien elvish for my real name, Elizabeth, and it's pronounced eru-WHY-thee-ell.

Yikes, the area mod is going offtopic.

*clears throat* More good fantasy is the 100 Cupboards trilogy (100 Cupboards, Dandelion Fire, and The Chestnut King by N. D. Wilson), The Auralia Thread (Auralia's Colors, Cyndere's Midnight, Raven's Ladder, and The Ale Boy's Feast by Jeffrey Overstreet) and the Dragon Keeper series (Dragonspell, Dragonquest, Dragonknight, Dragonfire, and Dragonlight by Donita K. Paul).

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 12th, 2012, 11:49 am

Lady Eruwaedhiel wrote:

PrincessoftheKing wrote:

RunningWolf wrote:

(how in the world are you supposed to pronounce that? )

Around here we usually just call her E or Lady E.

Yes, well, my username is not for the faint of heart.

It's Tolkien elvish for my real name, Elizabeth, and it's pronounced eru-WHY-thee-ell.

Yikes, the area mod is going offtopic.

*clears throat* More good fantasy is the 100 Cupboards trilogy (100 Cupboards, Dandelion Fire, and The Chestnut King by N. D. Wilson), The Auralia Thread (Auralia's Colors, Cyndere's Midnight, Raven's Ladder, and The Ale Boy's Feast by Jeffrey Overstreet) and the Dragon Keeper series (Dragonspell, Dragonquest, Dragonknight, Dragonfire, and Dragonlight by Donita K. Paul).

Ooh, ok, I can see the resemblance to elvish in it, cool!

Thanks for all the suggestions! These should keep me busy for at least a day or two...

cephron · **Joined:** December 31st, 2011, 2:20 am **Posts:** 313

I enjoyed the Earthsea trilogy by Ursula LeGuin, especially the first two books. The last one was neat, but definitely didn't connect with me as much. I'm not sure I'd rate them as constructively Christian, but they're a great example of an immersive, well-thought-out world, and they're clean (although, if anyone else has read them and has a different rating, I'm all ears).

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 12th, 2012, 3:27 pm

Thanks, cephron! *adds to reading list*

AzlynRose · **Posted:** January 12th, 2012, 9:42 pm

RunningWolf wrote:

Thanks Rose! Just ordered the first one!

I hope you enjoy it.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 13th, 2012, 12:41 am

Thanks! Today the library finally delivered the 8th Ranger's Apprentice book (called Kings of Clonmel, I think). They are neat books, but disappointing if you're like me and want dragons, dwarves, centaurs, minotaurs, etc. Fortunately I still like them and get through them fairly quickly!

Lady Elanor · **Posted:** January 13th, 2012, 6:09 am

I have only ever really read LOTR and Narnia as fantasy before. I should read some of these series.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 13th, 2012, 1:13 pm

Yes, you should! I can recommend the Ranger's Apprentice series. Although it doesn't have many creatures in it other than humans, this series has characters you care about and Flanagan (the author) is very good at weaving humor into his stories. Plus, the Rangers are pretty cool!

Varon · **Posted:** January 13th, 2012, 3:26 pm

That they are.

Lady Elanor · **Posted:** January 13th, 2012, 4:28 pm

RunningWolf wrote:

Yes, you should! I can recommend the Ranger's Apprentice series. Although it doesn't have many creatures in it other than humans, this series has characters you care about and Flanagan (the author) is very good at weaving humor into his stories. Plus, the Rangers are pretty cool!

Ok! I shall put near the top of my to read list.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 13th, 2012, 9:38 pm

Good move.

I'm actually reading the 8th one today...

Hope you enjoy them!

Lady Elanor · **Posted:** January 14th, 2012, 7:15 am

Thanks! I have a lot of books on my to read list, the first one I get next has to be Red Rain; but I might get these on my Kindle at the same time.

RunningWolf · **Posted:** January 14th, 2012, 10:58 am

Lady Elanor wrote:

Thanks! I have a lot of books on my to read list, the first one I get next has to be Red Rain; but I might get these on my Kindle at the same time.

You're welcome! I know what you mean, I have waaaay too many books on my to read list, and waay too many that I've started but not finished!

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