If you liked: Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Then you might like:
Title: The Cleric Quintet
Author: R. A. Salvatore
Series: Cleric Quintet 1-5
Genre: Fantasy
I felt the need to include this book in the list because, although it’s not highly adventurous, the overall writing style and character development made me nostalgic of Brooks’ work. Salvatore also happens to be excellent with epic battle scenes and intricate sword-fights, something I think fans of the Brooks’ books will enjoy (also consider reading the Drizzt series).
Title: The Name of the Wind
Author: Patrick Rothfuss
Series: Kingkiller Chronicles
Genre: Fantasy
This is the best book that I’ve read in a long time! It has the same overall world-building and general feel to the story that I loved in Shannara, but takes it so much further with everything from character development to plot. I deem this a masterpiece that any fantasy buff should have on their shelf. Read Full Review
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Title: Pawn of Prophecy
Author: David Eddings
Series: Belgariad
Genre: Fantasy
Arguably one of the first-movers in the genre, these books have everything you’ve come to expect from classic fantasy: fun characters, high adventure, and good conquering evil. These novels are short, but memorable. Read Full Review
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Title: The Misenchanted Sword
Author: Lawrence Watt-Evans
Series: Legends of Ethshar
Genre: Fantasy
This is one of my favorite authors and one that not many have heard of. All of his books are highly entertaining, and I daresay I liked them better than Brooks. Don’t let the cover scare you off – these are great!
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Title: Magician: Apprentice
Author: Raymond E. Feist
Series: Riftwar Saga
Genre: Fantasy
This series is a family favorite, and my go-to for customers wanting a good fantasy. While it has the same adventure, I think the character development and overall storyline drew me in a bit more than Brooks’ work. It was also more fast-paced. Read Full Review
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Title: Eragon
Author: Christopher Paolini
Series: Eragon
Genre: Teen Fantasy
For a kid’s book, this series actually reminds me the most of the Shannara series. Between the characters, the adventure, and the dark creatures they battle along the way, the similarities are endless – including the fact that they are both lengthy and entertaining.
Title: The Eye of the World
Author: Robert Jordan
Series: Wheel of Time
Genre: Fantasy
I don’t think there are many people who haven’t read the Wheel of Time novels, but in case you haven’t, they follow along the same basic storyline of a young man taken from his home for a grand adventure. It compliments the Shannara series quite well. Read Full Review
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Title: Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Authors: Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman
Series: Dragonlance
Genre: Fantasy
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