Fantasy books to avoid
Looking for fantasy books to skip? This curated list warns readers away from overhyped or disappointing titles, including *The Twilight Saga Collection*, *Children of the Lamp*, and *The Magicians' Guild*. Avoid common fantasy pitfalls with our honest review guide.
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Children of the Lamp
by Philip Kerr
When twelve-year-old twins John and Philippa Gaunt develop extraordinary magical gifts, they travel to London to meet their wildly eccentric djinn-uncle, Nimrod, who teaches them to harness their new powers and sends them on a mission.
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The Coming of Dragons
by A.J. Lake
Two eleven-year-olds named Edmund and Elspeth discover that they have been given fantastic gifts to use against the ancient and evil forces that have been awakened by powerful magic during the Dark Ages in Great Britain.
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The Last Battle (adult)
by C. S. Lewis
When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise.