Best Magic Systems in Fantasy Books

Hey Booktube! Here are some of my favorite magic systems in Fantasy books! Would love to hear your recommendations!

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[BookswithEmilyFox]

What are some of your favorite magic systems?

[AndrewWatson]

Great to see Jade City in this video. The next two volumes are excellent. The second does not suffer from middle volume syndrome. The third sticks the landing.

[TheObsessiveBookseller]

I'm a sucker for magic systems also! Most recently the ones I've liked most were In the Shadow of Lightning by McClellan (magic-infused glass that functions kind of like allomancy), Foundryside by Bennett (it takes allomancy combined with the intricate stamping system from Sanderson's Emperor's Soul and from that makes all of these cool and wacky gadgets), and Draconius Memoria by Ryan (where dragon blood from different colored dragons have magical properties). I can't wait to see what else is on your list. I'm hoping to pick up Jade soon. :)

[roserobb]

As a huge Brando Stando, heavily agree with all you said about the Mistborn trilogy! And about the talking sword in Warbreaker. Probably my favorite character in all of the Cosmere.

[hazelking]

I was waiting for you to mention the Broken Earth trilogy 😂 I loved that one too! So unique! And so gut wrenching

[cactus.]

His dark materials wasn’t controversial in the same way as Harry Potter. It wasn’t because of witchcraft. It was because Philip Pullman himself has said that he is against religion and he wanted to “kill God in the eyes of children” it was written in response to Christian fantasy like Narnia.

[clarissaotto]

Hi Emily, I love fantasy/ magic novels. I agree that the Mistborn Trilogy was great. I recently discovered author Robin Hobb. I thoroughly enjoyed The Farseer Trilogy which hooked me into reading all of her other novels which are interrelated.
Recommended Reading Order:
#1 Assassin's Apprentice.
#2 Royal Assassin.
#3 Assassin's Quest.
#1 Ship of Magic.
#2 The Mad Ship.
#3 Ship of Destiny.
#1 Fool's Errand.
#2 Golden Fool.
Hope you enjoy them as I did.

[TheBookishMom]

Sanderson really does do magic systems so well!

[BooksWithJudy]

The Bone Shard Daughter for sure, I know you didnt enjoy it, but I love the concept and the magic system and the constructs and all
and also Ninth Rain, LOVED that one too, so much

[Katiedora]

I would say the magic system in A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik is pretty intense! It basically requires effort to create the magical power needed for spells but it can also be shared between people, so there's a political element involved in that. But it's also the most insane magic school I've ever read. I've only read the first book so far, so I'm not sure how many books are out.

[purplecat]

My favourite Brandon Sanderson is WarBreaker. I the magic system, so fun to explore and I often think about ‘your breath to mine’ command

[Lilelelel]

I really enjoyed the Bone Witch series by Rin Chupeco and the Loom Saga by Elise Kova, both has very unique magic systems, I highly recommend them!

[novelideea]

Have you read the Tidechild trilogy? I found it to be a unique magic system. The long price quartet Magic system is subtle but so different. And Garth Nix “Abhorsen” series is also incredibly cool - music, the dead, symbology..

[thathorrorshow]

I see you have Black Sun in the background. I have it since last year and still haven't read it lol. Nice video keep em coming.

[serafiiiine]

I think you'd really enjoy The Jasmine Throne if you haven't read it already. The magic system in that one is based on plants, and it's absolutely wonderful. It's the first of a series and the others aren't out yet, so I can't speak for them, but it blew my mind.

[davidgoggin]

Great idea for a video series! I'll look forward to the next installment!

[eobrien]

I love this idea for a video! And I’m always looking for new books w magic systems as it’s a tough sell for me sometimes w some of them

[michaelbonesmusic]

wheel of time was the best magic system <3

[svetlanatsareva]

Try the Tarot Sequence, magic system there is super interesting (it’s an urban fantasy, the third book just came out)! Also, great representation.

[louise]

I recently read Nevernight by Jay Kristoff and really enjoyed it!! Thank you for this video, this reminded me I have the first book in His Dark Materials series & have yet to read it 😅