Entry-level Fantasy
Want to get into fantasy but never read/only read a bit and don't want to read anything too complex? These books and series have light worldbuilding, magic systems, and are overall good introductions to those new to fantasy. The majority of these are more YA due to the nature of entry-level fantasy
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last updated September, 2025
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This is such a good idea!!
Shout-out to bookbunny96 for making a post asking for intro to fantasy recs, sparking me to make this. Do let me know if you have any to add!
I love when conversations inspire lists!
I think any of the ones I would have recommended for this, you already put, but if something else comes to mind, I will let you know!
love this list! A lot of good ones that are a perfect introduction to fantasy/romantasy!
Thank you! Yes, I do feel like entry-level tends to do romance more since there isn't a complex plot/world to build on but the authors need something readers will know
Thank you so much for compiling this list đ„°đ€©
Of course, thanks for wanting to dip your toes into fantasy!
Some recs! Echo North, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, Howls Moving Castle, The Raven Boys. I will think of more too :)
Maybeee also A Far Wilder Magic
OH and An Enchantment of Ravens. And These Vicious Masks!
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