I grew up reading the Harry Potter series and, though I know JK Rowling has shown herself to be “problematic” at best and I’m definitely not a fan of her, the first 4 books were some of my earliest experiences with loving literature. I never finished reading them and it has haunted me for years wanting to know how the series ended. I refused to watch the movies and have always wanted to go back but haven’t had the time/motivation.
Fast-forward 20+ years and I finally caved and decided to listen to the whole series on audiobook. I started the 7th and final book today and, while I am enjoying them immensely, I’m already starting to feel the sense of sadness and loss that comes with knowing the story is going to end.
Can anyone please recommend another series that will suck me in and make me feel invested the way these have? Again, I understand the author is a terrible person, so please don’t fault me for needing to fulfill a nostalgic wish to finish the series.
by OhEmGeeRachael
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I have some middle-grade suggestions if you want something that kinda fits the first 1-3 books of the Harry Potter series.
The Unicorn Chronicles by Bruce Coville–a series that slowly gets longer each book. 4 books.
The Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan
Brandon Mull as an author. He writes some *amazing* epic fantasy for middle grade audiences.
Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger if you want something that is akin to earlier Harry Potter in some regards. There’s a lot of slice of life elements to them, they follow a character that slowly gets older as the books go on, she slowly matures, and it has the “YOU’RE A [BLANK], [CHARACTER]!” sorta introduction. In this case, Sophie’s an elf, not a wizard.
All the Skills by Honour Rae
The Wheel of Time.
Dungeon Crawler Carl.
Outlander.
I could not put these books down!
The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin
Serpent and Dove Trilogy by Shelby Mahurin
The Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty
Try the Tiffany Aching series by Terry Pratchett. The first book is called The Wee Free Men. It follows a young girl destined to be a witch. It’s cozy, funny and full of heart and magic.