Fortunately every other fantasy series is just LotR fanfic.
If you’re interested in what’s called Urban Fantasy (magic and creatures but set in a contemporary environment, often with noir elements) try the Dresden Files series, first book is Storm Front.
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Have a good look over the Fantasy sub top books list, since that one is a lot larger than this and is obviously focussed on fantasy.
My own tip would be the First Law series, which doesnt try to be a LOTR rip off, but has a great balance of epic world building and gritty battles, not to mention a couple of the best characters in the genre. It also has excellent writing, which isnt always the case in fantasy novels.
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Fortunately every other fantasy series is just LotR fanfic.
If you’re interested in what’s called Urban Fantasy (magic and creatures but set in a contemporary environment, often with noir elements) try the Dresden Files series, first book is Storm Front.
Have a good look over the Fantasy sub top books list, since that one is a lot larger than this and is obviously focussed on fantasy.
My own tip would be the First Law series, which doesnt try to be a LOTR rip off, but has a great balance of epic world building and gritty battles, not to mention a couple of the best characters in the genre. It also has excellent writing, which isnt always the case in fantasy novels.