17 Fantasy Books That Everyone Should Read at Least Once

Patrick Rothfuss is an expert at world-building. As a result, The Name of the Wind can feel like a huge undertaking for the reader — at least until you turn the first page. Kvothe's story is full of heroic deeds, beautiful songs, and great tragedies. It's romantic and riveting and, yes, more than a little magical. It's a true epic that you won't be able to stop yourself from getting lost in.