10 Best Quest-Themed Fantasy Books for A Holy Exploration!
Ahoy, explorers of the literary realm! If you've got a penchant for spellbinding journeys, legendary artifacts, magical creatures, and noble heroes, then you've docked your ship in the right place! We're diving into the fantastical world of quest-themed fantasy novels today – a genre brimming with dreamy interludes, hair-raising perils, and indomitable courage. Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or a new recruit in the fantastical literary world, these books promise an unforgettable voyage to the raw edges of imagination.
What makes these books special? Well, it's their uncanny ability to transport you into a world where morality isn't black and white, where heroes are flawed, villains have hearts, and mythical creatures extend beyond dragons and unicorns. They teeter the line between our tangible reality and the surreal, reminding us of our indomitable spirit of exploration.
So, dust off your reading glasses, stock up on snacks, and make yourself comfortable! Because, my dear reader, we're about to embark on a whirlwind exploration of the 10 best quest-themed fantasy novels that will whisk you away to lands unseen, unchartered, and unquestionably intriguing! Strap in and prepare yourselves for a holy exploration!
『The Hobbit』
J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy... Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum. Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own children, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies worldwide and established itself as a modern classic.
Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Price | $11.99 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Release Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Eye of the World』
The Wheel of Times turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, and Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
Author | Robert Jordan |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Release Date | Jan 15, 1990 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Fellowship Of The Ring』
Begin your journey into Middle-earth... The inspiration for the upcoming original series on Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The Fellowship of the Ring is the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure The Lord of the Rings. One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power—the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring—the ring that rules them all—which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
Author | J.R.R. Tolkien |
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Price | $11.99 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Release Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
Source | Google Books |
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Source | Google Books |
『The Name of the Wind』
'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me' So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.
Author | Patrick Rothfuss |
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Price | unknown |
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Release Date | Jan 01, 2007 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero』
Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea—except that everything seems very wrong.
Author | Rick Riordan |
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Price | $7.99 |
Publisher | Disney Electronic Content |
Release Date | Jan 05, 2011 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Sword of Shannara Trilogy』
For the first time in one elegant collector’s edition hardcover, and featuring an introduction by New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks, here are the first three novels of that classic series: The Sword of Shannara, The Elfstones of Shannara, and The Wishsong of Shannara—the beginning of a phenomenal epic of good and evil. The Sword of Shannara Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake. The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a true heir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rests the hope of all the races. The Elfstones of Shannara The magical Ellcrys tree is dying, loosening the spell that bars the Demons from enacting vengeance upon the land. Now Wil Ohmsford must guard the Elven girl Amberle on a perilous quest as she carries one of the Ellcrys’ seeds to a mysterious place where it can be quickened into a powerful new force. But dark on their trail comes the Reaper, most fearsome of all Demons, aiming to crush their mission at any cost. The Wishsong of Shannara An ancient Evil is stirring to new life, sending its ghastly Mord Wraiths to destroy Mankind. To win through the vile growth that protects this dark force, the Druid Allanon needs Brin Ohmsford—for she alone holds the magic power of the wishsong. Reluctantly Brin joins the Druid on his dangerous journey. But a prophecy foretells doom, as Evil nurses its plans to trap the unsuspecting Brin into a fate far more horrible than death. Thus begins Terry Brooks’s thrilling Shannara epic, an unforgettable tale of adventure, magic, and myth. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Terry Brooks's The Measure of the Magic.
Author | Terry Brooks |
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Price | $19.99 |
Publisher | Del Rey |
Release Date | Oct 01, 2002 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Dragonbone Chair』
Simon, a young kitchen boy and magician's apprentice, finds his world torn apart by a civil war fueled by immortal enemies and the dark powers of sorcery.
Author | Tad Williams |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Penguin |
Release Date | Mar 01, 2005 |
Source | Google Books |
『The Forests of Silence』
Deltora is a land of monsters and magic ... The evil Shadow Lord is plotting to invade Deltora and enslave its people. All that stands against him is the magic Belt of Deltora, with its seven gems of great and mysterious power. When the gems are stolen and hidden in dark, terrible places throughout the kingdom, the Shadow Lord triumphs and Deltora is lost. In secrecy, with only a hand-drawn map to guide them, two unlikely companions set out on a perilous quest. Determined to find the lost gems and rid their land of the tyrant, they struggle towards their first goal-the sinister Forests of Silence.
Author | Emily Rodda |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Scholastic Press |
Release Date | Jan 01, 2010 |
Source | Google Books |
『An Ember in the Ashes』
BOOK ONE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES One of Time Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Instant New York Times bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir Amazon's Best Young Adult Book of 2015 People's Choice Award winner - Favorite Fantasy Bustle's Best Young Adult Book of 2015 "This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human -- and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear." -- The Washington Post "An Ember in the Ashes could launch Sabaa Tahir into JK Rowling territory...It has the addictive quality of The Hunger Games combined with the fantasy of Harry Potter and the brutality of Game of Thrones."--Public Radio International "An Ember in the Ashes glows, burns, and smolders--as beautiful and radiant as it is searing."--Huffington Post "A worthy novel - and one as brave as its characters." --The New York Times Book Review Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire's impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They've seen what happens to those who do. But when Laia's brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire's greatest military academy. There, Laia meets Elias, the school's finest soldier--and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he's being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined--and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.
Author | Sabaa Tahir |
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Price | unknown |
Publisher | Razorbill |
Release Date | Sep 01, 2020 |
Source | Google Books |
Well, folks, that wraps up our epic journey through the top 10 quest-themed fantasy novels. Each of these page-turners offered us a magical passport to realms we could only dream of. These books aren't just about the adventure, they're about deeply human experiences - growth, camaraderie, failures and triumphs. Even if you're based solidly in the realm of reality and prefer to maintain your feet firmly on terra firma, these books offer an incredible escape. We encountered mighty warriors, clever rogues, powerful sorceresses, and a gallery of various mystical creatures. Just remember, dear readers, that the trials and tribulations these characters faced, their quest ventured, is a mirror to our own life’s journey. So, keep exploring, keep adventuring, and most of all, keep reading. Here's hoping that these books not only captured your imagination but also ignited that adventurous spirit within you! Happy diving into these mythical worlds and may your reading journey be as rewarding as the Holy Explorations we undertook! Until next time, mates!
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