I have mixed feelings on this. So many of these new series are incredibly dark. Where are the major launches for joyous, traditional adventure fantasy without the grimness? 'Kings of the Wyld' was mentioned, and that's a good one. Maybe 'The Riyria Revelations' by Michael J. Sullivan got republished and found a huge new audience this past decade, starting with 'Theft of Swords' (2011). It proved there's still a massive appetite for classic buddy-adventure fantasy with heart, humor, and great plotting. Its success, fueled partly by audiobooks and word-of-mouth, launched Sullivan as a major independent force and a beloved series.
Lurking this thread has been a trip. I recognize about half these titles from bookstore shelves, but the depth here is wild. Fantasy is in a great place.
There's a trend towards fantasy with a scientific or logical backbone. 'The Founders Trilogy' starting with 'Foundryside' (2018) by Robert Jackson Bennett is a prime example. The magic is essentially coding reality, where objects are 'scrived' to believe new truths. It's a heist story meets industrial revolution meets deep philosophical questions about consciousness. The magic system is one of the most brilliantly original of the past ten years. It launched a series that is intellectually stimulating, packed with action, and set in a city that feels like a character itself. Bennett consistently delivers, and this series was a huge leap forward.
I always look for series with a strong, unique narrative voice. 'The Unspoken Name' by A.K. Larkwood (2020) starts the Serpent Gates series. It's a wild ride about an orc priestess who escapes her fate as a sacrifice to become a mercenary for a wizard, traveling between worlds. It's got ancient gods, labyrinthine cities, and a slow-burn queer romance. The world-hopping scope is immense, and the protagonist Csorwe's journey is deeply compelling. It felt like a breath of fresh, weird air in the epic fantasy scene, launching a series full of breathtaking ideas and adventure.
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What really cemented its place as a bestseller, though, is how it resonates with both hardcore fantasy fans and newcomers to the genre. The pacing, the mysteries, and the emotional depth make it a page-turner. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve recommended it to friends, and every single one came back raving about it. Even with the wait for the third book, the first two installments have sold millions, and for good reason—they’re masterpieces.
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