Starting Off With A Bang: These 8 Fantasy Book Series Began With A First Novel That's 10/10

A first book can make or break a fantasyseries, as it can determine whether readers continue with the story or drop it altogether. Obviously, it's important to make a good first impression, especially when it comes to world-building, magic systems, and characters. But even series that strive to make an impact in book one can take time to find their footing. It's not that common for a story to start off with a bang, with the first book establishing itself as a 10/10 read right out of the gate.