It’s been years now since this book series graced the world. J.K Rowling created history, and everyone fell for the Hogwarts Castle and its super strict rules. Not to mention McGonagall (who is everyone’s ultimate crush, be honest). Even today, we still can’t entirely move on from the wizardry world. So for Potter maniacs out there like us, here are the 10 best books like Harry Potter.
P.S.All the books have been arranged in alphabetical order because they are all awesome. And we won’t want to disappoint Hermoine by sinning like this!
So let’s get started: Here are the best books like Harry Potter:
#1 Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula K. LeGuin
About the Book
Title: Earthsea Cycle
Author: Ursula K. LeGuin
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure
Publisher: Parnassus Press
Type: Series
No. of Books: 6
Books in it: #1 A Wizard of Earthsea, #2 The Tombs of Atuan, #3 The Farthest Shore, #4 Tehanu, #5 Tales from Earthsea, #6 The Other Wind
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Earthsea is a world infused with magic. Not everyone can control this magic, but those who know the right words and have a wizard soul can learn to utilize the power of the Earth to manipulate objects and events. Born in that world, Ged is a young wizard who is beyond talented though reckless. He might be the greatest sorcerer, but magic always comes at a price. Ged learns this the hard way when he unintentionally unleashes Shadow in the world in a bid to gain more power. It is the story of Ged, the Sparrowhawk, and how he grows up to become the most powerful sorcerer and how he embraces his darkness.
Why do we recommend this book?
This book started in 1968 and finished in 2001, but we only recently discovered this gem. LeGuin is a master of words. Everything about this series is perfect, and if you haven’t yet read it, you need to dive in asap. All the crucial characters have depth and layers, and the writing is simply beautiful.
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#2 Fablehaven Series by Brandon Mull
About the Book
Title: Fablehaven
Author: Brandon Mull
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishing
Type: Series
No. of Books: 5
Books in it: #1 Fablehaven, #2 Rise of the Evening Star, #3 Grip of the Shadow Plague, #4 Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary, #5 Keys to the Demon Prince
Goodreads rating: 4.1/5
Fablehaven is a refuge for mystical creatures on the verge of extinction. A sanctuary holds the last of the remaining true magic. 13-year-old Kendra and her 11-year-old brother Seth are traveling to their Grandpa and Grandma Sorenson’s house for vacation, and they don’t yet know that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. But when Seth’s curiosity and recklessness lead to an irreversible mistake, the gates of the woods are opened, and powerful forces of evil are unleashed. Now it’s upon Kendra and her brother to protect their family and themselves and save the Fablehaven.
Why do we recommend this book?
The character development throughout the series is to die for. The concept of protector of mystical creatures is darn cool, and the fact that the main characters are children makes the development so satisfying.
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#3 Graceling Realm Series by Kristin Cashore
About the Book
Title: Graceling Realm
Author: Kristin Cashore
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance
Publisher: Harcourt Publishers
Type: Series
No. of Books: 5 (and ongoing)
Books in it: #1 Graceling, #2 Fire, #3 Bitterblue, #4 Winterkeep, #5 Seasparrow
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Gracelings are rare humans with abilities that far surpass normal. And Katsa is one of them. Having the ability to kill anyone with her bare hands, she lives a life as the King’s thug – removing anyone who opposes him or is an eyesore. Under King’s tyranny, she lives a life without knowing anything about her powers. But that’s about to change. As she falls intensely for the prince, Katsa starts to realize the mysteries of her Grace and the secrets of the world that could destroy all the kingdoms. Graceling is a series of standalones that follow different characters of the adjacent kingdoms. All are stuck with the demons of their past and the mysteries of their Graces.
Why do we recommend this book?
Finding yourself, overcoming childhood traumas, learning to control your powers when you don’t understand them – it’s got almost all of Harry Potter elements (minus the ultra-charming school, but we can’t have everything) in addition to magnificent rebellions! So what’s not to like about this series?
If you want to buy/gift, Graceling Realm by Kristin Cashore Book 1, click on the link below: 👇
#4 His Dark Materials Series by Philip Pullman
About the Book
Title: His Dark Materials
Author: Philip Pullman
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Type: Series
No. of Books: 3
Books in it: #1 The Golden Compass, #2 The Subtle Knife, #3 The Amber Spyglass
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Lyra Belacqua lives in a parallel world where human souls take the form of lifelong animal companions called daemons. She is a young orphan on a mission to rescue her best friend in the north, whom the Gobblers have taken. As she journeys through the cold with her strange band of accomplices, she learns more about her uncle up in the north and his plan to create a bridge that can connect the various parallel worlds. But is stopping his plan the best idea? Or would it lead to an even greater catastrophe?
Why do we recommend this book?
There’s even a movie based on this pretty good book (Daniel Craig is fantastic in it), but nothing beats novels, and you know it. The world created by Philip Pullman is vast, with lots of parallel worlds playing crucial roles. There are many similarities between this series and Potterverse. But the biggest one is that Lyra is very much like Harry, unsure about herself and the world, but brave and willing to do anything for her friends.
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#5 Pennyroyal Academy Series by M.A. Larson
About the Book
Title: Pennyroyal Academy
Author: M.A. Larson
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Type: Series
No. of Books: 3
Books in it: #1 Pennyroyal Academy, #2 The Shadow Cadets of Pennyroyal Academy, #3 The Warrior Princess of Pennyroyal Academy
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Pennyroyal Academy is where princesses and knights are trained to battle witches and dragons, and a girl from the forest with no identity finds herself enrolled there before she knew it. As Evie juggles through new friendships, accomplices, and her rigorous training regimen, she learns more about her family, past, and herself. And as the war between the two worlds closes in on Evie and her friends, she realizes that the fight is more personal than she might have thought. Pennyroyal Academy is a perfect series for the fans of the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling and the Princess Academy Series by Shannon Hale.
Why do we recommend this book?
Princesses, warriors, dragons, wizards, and witches abound! Evie is one of the best characters in literary history (so badass). The character growth and various relationship dynamics between the characters throughout the series are a treat to read. And we have ourselves a stunning academy!
If you want to buy/gift, Pennyroyal Academy by M.A. Larson Book 1, click on the link below: 👇
#6 Supernatural Academy by Jaymin Eve
About the Series
Title: Supernatural Academy-Year One
Author: Jaymin Eve
Genre: Young Adult, Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Self Published
Type: Series
No. of Books in it: 3
Books in it: #1 Supernatural Academy: Year One, #2 Supernatural Academy: Year Two, #3 Supernatural Academy: Year Three
Goodreads Rating: 4.4 / 5
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read this book for free.
Maddison, the main character, does not know anything about her supernatural abilities and is thrown into the mystical world on her eighteenth birthday. Further, she learns that nobody can guess which type of supernatural she is. Is she a magic user, a fey, shifter, or a vampire? Nobody knows. We only know that she is mega-powerful. And also, she is the only person who can stop Atlantis from rising. Will she be able to stop it? Or she won’t? And also, what about her and Ascher, her boyfriend and the love of her life? Will they survive all these trials?
Why do we recommend this book?
It is one of my favorite Jaymin Eve series. Because it’s the series that introduced me to the author, I love her writing style. And that’s not the only reason; the story is Purrfect. I enjoyed reading it a lot, and I’m sure you will too.
P.S.: This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read this book for free.
If you want to read our whole review on Supernatural Academy: Year One and Year Two, click on these links.
- Review: Supernatural Academy-Year One (Spoiler Free) – Favbookshelf
- Review of Supernatural Academy: Year Two by Jaymin Eve – Favbookshelf
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#7 The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
About the Book
Title: The Ruins of Gorlan
Author: John Flanagan
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Action
Publisher: Puffin Books
Type: Standalone (the first book of a series)
Pages: 249
Goodreads rating: 4.2/5
The Rangers have always been a topic of much interest (and fear) for the villagers. Believed to be sorcerers practicing dark magic, they have always been a hot topic of gossip. But the truth couldn’t be far from it. Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom, an army that protects the people from every battle, whether it be between humans or darkness. And the 15-year-old Will has just been chosen as the Ranger’s Apprentice. As he starts his training, he soon discovers a huge war brewing on the horizon. And he is right in the middle of it.
Why do we recommend this book?
Ranger’s Apprentice is a long series with more than 15 books to date, and each book carries the story forward. It’s a treat to watch Will grow right in front of our eyes (just like Harry Potter), and although each book is recommendation worthy, the best of them remains the book from where everything started – the first one. It’s one of the best fantasy series, and although popular, it still deserves more love!
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#8 Scarlet and Ivy Series by Sophie Clevely
About the Book
Title: Scarlet and Ivy
Author: Sophie Cleverly
Genre: Mystery, Historical, Fantasy, Young Adult
Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers
Type: Series
No. of Books: 6
Books in it: #1 The Lost Twin, #2 The Whispers in the Walls, #3 The Dance in the Dark, #4 The Lights under the Lake, #5 The Curse in the Candlelight, #6 The Last Secret
Goodreads rating: 4.4/5
When Ivy’s troublemaking twin sister disappears from the Rookwood Boarding School, Ivy is invited to take her place. But it soon becomes clear that they are hiding something when they ask her to pretend to be her sister, Scarlet. Ivy is nothing like her sister, and she isn’t sure she wants to be, especially when that’s what made her vanish. Luckily for Ivy, she isn’t alone in this mysterious, creepy school. Scarlet has left her diaries throughout the school, leaving behind clues to what happened to her. And the closer she gets to the mystery behind her sister’s disappearance, the more she starts to realize the secrets of the school are closer to home than she realized.
Why do we recommend this book?
We have got a super mysterious and creepy academy here, folks! Reason enough to pick up this series, but Ivy and Scarlet are also super cool. Their relationship dynamic is overflowing with so much heart and humor, and their growth as characters makes up for a fantastic story worth all your time.
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#9 The Mistborn Saga by Brandon Sanderson
About the Book
Title: The Mistborn
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Genre: Fantasy, Adult
Publisher: Tor Books
Type: Series
No. of Books: 7
Books in it: #1 The Final Born, 2 The Well of Ascension, #3 The Hero of Ages, #4 The Alloy of Law, #5 Shadows of Self, #6 The Bands of Mourning, #7 The Lost Metal
Goodreads rating: 4.5/5
The Final Empire is the first book in Brandon Sanderson’s highly acclaimed Mistborn trilogy. For a thousand years, the world has been ruled with an iron fist by the immortal emperor: Lord Ruler. Slavery and fear run rampant in the kingdom, and hope is lost. Until Kelsier, the brilliant thief, awakens as a Mistborn. With a band of talented misfits, Kelsier decides to use his newfound talents for the ultimate heist, where the throne is the reward. But Lord Ruler isn’t easy to defeat, and for the first time in history, the heroes might fail in front of darkness. Or maybe not.
Why do we recommend this book?
The whole concept reminds me of Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (still one of the best books in literature, ever), but the entire heroes-against-ultimate-darkness trope is reminiscent of Harry v/s He-who-must-no-be-named. The Mistborn Saga is an amazingly refreshing take on fantasy and a definite must-read.
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#10 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
About the Book
Title: The Night Circus
Author: Erin Morgenstern
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Romance
Publisher: Doubleday Publishing
Type: Standalone
Pages: 387
Goodreads rating: 4/5
Le Cirque des Rêves, the Night Circus always comes without warning, and it’s always open only at night. It’s a world full of magic, amazing every watcher with every single light. But behind the scene, a fierce battle is underway. Celia Bowen and Marco Alisdair have been trained since their childhood to defeat each other. But the play gets complicated when the two fall in love with each other. Still, the show must go on. And the two are soon going to realize that the fate of their circus depends on their duel. And only one of them would be left standing.
Why do we recommend this book?
Sure it’s a romance novel, but it’s also so much more. The writing is just as magical as the world that Morgenstern wants to portray. Every line takes you deeper into the said magic until you just straight-up wish to be a part of this stunning, mysterious, and uber dangerous circus. It’s similar to Potter Series as in it’s just as addictive and beautiful!
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That’s all for the recommendations for now. Now on to the most serious question – does anyone else think Hogwarts should have had a Latin Language class? It would have made learning the spells so much easier for them!
P.S: Some books recommended here are available on Kindle Unlimited. If you have subscribed to it, then you can read these books for free. Check out this article: Is Kindle Unlimited Worth It?
SO, to conclude here is the list of the 10 Best Wizard-ish Books Similar to Harry Potter
| 1. | Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula K. LeGuin | Buy the box-set |
| 2. | Fablehaven Series by Brandon Mull | Buy the box-set |
| 3. | Graceling Realm Series by Kristin Cashore | Buy the box-set |
| 4. | His Dark Materials Series by Philip Pullman | Buy the box-set |
| 5. | Pennyroyal Academy Series by M.A. Larson | Buy the box-set |
| 6. | Supernatural Academy by Jaymin Eve | Buy the Book |
| 7. | The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan | Buy the book |
| 8. | Scarlet and Ivy Series by Sophie Clevely | Buy the box-set |
| 9. | The Mistborn Saga by Brandon Sanderson | Buy the box-set |
| 10. | The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Buy the Book |
Do read books on this list of books like Harry Potter. You will love them.
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