Games like Mass Effect, the Witcher, Dragon Age and more have taken storytelling in video games to a whole new level. If you love fantasy-ridden storylines and want to look beyond video games, these five series of novels are definitely for you!
Dark Tower series
What happens when The Good, the Bad and the Ugly has a love child with the Lord of the Rings? What you get, is a dark tale of a gun slinger, in a universe where the world has moved on and the gunslinger is on a quest to redeem himself. There are eight books in the series, each of which follows the story of the lead protagonist, Roland, on his journey to destroy the Dark Tower. The story in the books is fast paced, and you will encounter many characters – from witches and wizards, to people from our world. Telling you more might just ruin the plot, so we suggest you give this series a shot.
Game of Thrones
Yes, the TV series is very popular, but if you want to explore the depth and motivation behind the actions of each character, then you definitely need to read the books. The Game of Thrones series reminds us a lot about Dragon Age, for some reason. Politics, twists in characters and motives, and who is the true heir of the throne. All these questions will rope you into the franchise.
Earthsea quartet
Published for the first time in 1964, the Earthsea quartet is a series of six books set in the early Iron Age society. There is magic here, with fantasy characters thrown into the mix. You follow the story of Ged, a young dragon lord who is sent to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic. A natural magician, Ged, becomes an Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. This book will appeal to those inclined towards games like the Witcher.
Artemis Fowl
If Lex Luthor was a 12-year-old millionaire genius, and was obsessed with fairies, then this is what he would be like! Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius, and a criminal mastermind. But, even Artemis doesn't know what he is getting himself into, when he kidnaps a fairy. Fairies aren’t all cute and cuddly in this universe – they are dangerous. The Artemis Fowl series is full of unexpected twists and turns, and is one hell of a magical adventure.
Harry Potter
If there is one universe that brings the real world and the world of magic together brilliantly, it’s Harry Potter. Sure, the last book is a little underwhelming, but it’s the journey that will keep you hooked. Follow the story of young wizard Harry Potter, as he faces dangerous and exciting adventures in the magic school of Hogwarts. The Dark Lord, also known as he-who-must-not-be-named, is about to return and it is up to young Mr. Potter to stop him. The twists and turns in this story will definitely keep you at the edge of your seat!