Top 5 Must-Read Action-Adventure Fantasy Books!

Dragons, magic, unique lands, interesting races, kings, queens, utopias and dystopias, power struggles, and epic battles; fantasy takes us on an imaginative journey in a way nothing else can.

Nothing helps us escape the mundane of day-to-day life like a wonderful tale. We can travel back or forward in time, get lost in a passionate romance, an interesting puzzle, and an epic journey when we open the pages of a fantasy novel.

There are seemingly endless possibilities in the realm of fantasy, and throughout the ages some real gems of stories have risen to the top. These 5 books made our list because of their creativity, in-depth world building, and spell-binding storytelling.

'The Hobbit'

An oldy, but a goody.

While The Lord of The Rings tends to get all of the attention, not enough can be said to praise this gem of a prequel. While the newest Hollywood rendition of the film took the story in a different direction, the book itself is the most enjoyable read.

As many Lord of The Rings fans will attest, the trilogy, while a gripping and epic story, is a bit hard to get into. The Hobbit, however, is a smooth read, full of vivid imagery, and concise storytelling.

Fantasy at its finest.

If you haven't read the book—or heck, even if you have and it's just been a while—make reading The Hobbit a priority on your fantasy escapes list.

Amazon: The Hobbit

'The Magician's Land'

This has been referred to as "The Adult Version of Harry Potter," and while Harry Potter very well grows into an adult story over the course of the series, it's wonderful to grab a book that's off-the-bat adult oriented fantasy.

Magic, a quest to save the land... need I say more?

The adventure is engulfing and and absolute page turner!

Amazon: The Magician's Land

'Fire Fury Freedom'

Save. The. World.

That's the theme behind this dystopian sci-fi adventure, and there's a dose of magic that bring this fantasy to new heights. Set on a world that's not Earth, this setting is a much different place, as our heroes embark on a quest to save a planet that's falling apart all around them, all while dodging the C.D.F.P. mega-corporation who hunt them.

In-depth world building, complex characters, and a harrowing story keeps you on the edge of your seat, reading until the wee morning hours.

If you loved Final Fantasy 7, 8, 9, and Xenogears, you will have a special fondness for this book, which is reminiscent of those fantastical worlds.

Amazon: Fire Fury Freedom

'Fire Eyes Awakened'

This book starts right into the action.

Well... that is when you can take your eyes off of the world map at the front of the book that is just plain out stunning to look at!

This is a complex world, with characters to fall in love with and cheer on!

Our lead character has a bitter inner struggle with his newfound powers, and is in a race against time. You won't be able to put this one down!

Amazon: Fire Eyes Awakened

'A Song of Ice and Fire'

Game of Thrones. Need I say more?

If you love the show, you're going to love the books even more.

This is one of those times where the book is even better than the show, and that's hard to believe because the show is SO good! So, if you're a fan of the show, grab the book. The new insights into your favorite characters will blow your mind.

A must read adventure that gets the heart pumping!

Amazon: A Song of Ice and Fire