Trilogies are a great way to enjoy a series without as much commitment.
Something I’ve noticed over the years is that when it comes to the many genres out there, trilogies are far more prominent in fantasy/sci-fi than they seem to be anywhere else. Since fantasy is my favorite genre, I have read a lot of trilogies. I also totally love trilogies because they don’t take nearly as long as a typical series—which may consist of anywhere between five and twenty (or more) books. I have a hard time making a commitment to read a series for that long, especially because some of the installments are very lengthy!
Most of the trilogies I’ve suggested in this article are fantasy/sci-fi, but I also threw a couple of my favorite romances in there as well. I’d love to see other genres take on trilogies more often because I think they’re so much fun—and it gives us a chance to see more of our favorite characters! Keep reading to find out if any of your favorite trilogies are on my list.
*Please note that both The Grandest Game and The Dreamer Trilogy are spin-off series. The Grandest Game is a spin-off of The Inheritance Games, and The Dreamer Trilogy is an extension of The Raven Cycle. I highly recommend reading both original series before jumping into their spin-offs!
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You can find a synopsis of each trilogy below, along with links to buy them! Make sure to follow me on The StoryGraph to read my reviews and bookstagram to see my aesthetic photos of these titles and more.
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Do you have any favorite trilogies?
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Ah I totally agree, trilogies are such an ideal length. I wrote a post last year that had my top five fantasy trilogies and it was hard narrowing it down when there are so many good ones out there. Loved this – haven’t heard of all of these so definitely looking forward to checking the new ones out.
Crazy Rich Asians is my favorite trilogy novel. I can’t wait for the second movie. Thank you for sharing your list.
I’m just getting into trilogies, especially fantasy trilogies and I love them!! These are great suggestions I’ll be picking some of them up soon!
This is a great list of recommendations! I have actually put reading behind lately but I definitely want to get back into it and put that back into my routine.
I have watched Lord of the rings and Crazy rich Asians but never actually read those books. Thanks for this x
I’ve heard of several of these, and yes, many are well loved! A great list for sure. I’ve read Lord of the Rings, and maybe one or two of the others but only the first novel–I get impatient waiting for the next books, or I just stop reading because I’m afraid of what happens next. As in, will things get ruined?? I do read a lot of romance series however, and I often find trilogies are the best.
I have had a copy of Crazy Rich Asians for a while – I’ll have to start that. You have some great picks here too! Xx
So many good choices! I think my favorite “fun” trilogy here is To All The Boys. And The Lord of the Rings is just a classic.
These are some great recommendations. One of my favorite trilogies is The Swords and Fire series. Based on your recommendations, I think you may enjoy them.
Oh man, quite ashamed to say that I have some of these on my shelves and still haven’t got to them as well as some I had never seen! Will have to fix that asap! The lord of the Rings and Clockwork Angel are some of my favourites too. I am sure you already read it, but The raven cycle by Maggie Stiefvater is great too! Really need to start something from V.E Schwab! Thank you for sharing x
Fab post, I love the layout! There’s a few trilogies on this list that have been on my TBR for so long, including ‘Caraval’ and ‘Shadow and Bone’. I really need to get around to reading these sometime soon hehe 🙂
Some great books here! When i was young, I was obsessed with Girl, Missing by Sophie Mackenzie and that was a trilogy. Haven’t found another since so will absolutely give some of these a go.
Oooh I’ve got these books on my to read list! Thank you so much for the recommendations, I always need them!
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Oh these trilogies sound really interesting Stephanie! Some I may add to my TBR list! x
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What a great list of awesome trilogies. I will have to check them out in the future. Thanks so much for sharing!
I loved your article on d’urologies and even if I read very few trilogies, I was thrilled to discover new ones! (And they aren’t only fantasy so it’s super cool!!)
Your blog posts are always amazing. Love them!
I’ve read some of these but not all! I think Crazy Rich Asians was my favorite. I never read the sequels of The Thousandth Floor maybe I should give it another chance.
Great post! I think the only one I’ve read all the way through is the To All the Boys series, which is just so cute, I’ll never not love it. I adored the first Crazy Rich Asians, so this is definitely a reminder to look at getting the rest. And so many new titles to look up too!
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All these years later and Lord of the Rings is, and always has been, my very favorite book series. I personally think it’s one of the most well written and incredible worlds I’ve ever read about. Thank you for including it on this list, I want to check out more of these just because you recommended them – you have excellent taste!
LOTR is a classic! Loved Crazy Rich Asians. Probably one of my favorites. To All The Boys sounds super cute too!
Lizzie
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You know, I have not read any of these. I wouldn’t say I am into trilogies, though I am not averse to them either. The last trilogy I read and enjoyed was the paradise series by Elin Hilderbrand.
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I didn’t know that Crazy Rich Asians was a book let alone a trilogy! I need to read it and then see the movie (which I haven’t done yet). I love the Lord of the Rings movies – I need to read the book. These are fab suggestions! <3
I LOVE when there’s a series! I become to hooked and invested I always want more than just one book. LOVED the crazy rich asian series! I watched the first and second – To All the Boys I’ve Loved movies but never read the books – think I would love them. Thank you for more ideas of books to read!
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Crazy Rich Asians and TATBILF are two of my favorite trilogies! they’re so much fun to read.
I prefer duologies, but I do love trilogies as well. I’ve read a few of these and I really want to read the Scythe series.
I loved To All The Boys and Crazy Rich Asians, they are always my go-to recs for people!
Trilogies are great! I also struggle to commit to a book series so a duology or trilogy is perfect for me. I loved The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner and The 5th Wave series. The Arc of a Scythe trilogy has been sat on my bookshelf demanding to be read… I’m hoping to get around to it this summer! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recs!
I love these suggestions! Caraval is one of my favourites. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love a good trilogy. My favourite is His Dark Materials, but I also really rate The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Daughter of Smoke and Bone.
Helen
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I haven’t read any of these before. But I have heard of crazy rich Asians as I have seen the film advertised. These sound really interesting though. I still have books I need to read before I buy more ha ha! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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I really want to get to Crazy Rich Asians soon ! I didn’t know it was a trilogy !
Thanks for the recommendations!s
Thanks for the recommendations !
I didn’t know about The Falconer and Crazy Rich Asians before, I will definitely check it out!
I’m not really a series person, if I’m honest! The first book in the series has to REALLY grip me for me to pick up the next one. I’m familiar with some of these but haven’t read them (I LOVE LotR movies though!) But a few look really good so you might have convinced me to check them out! x
I love to read books in a series, it’s so much fun to get to know the characters over the course of multiple books! Somehow, the only one of these trilogies that I’ve already read is The Lord of the Rings…so I’ve got some reading to do. The Shades of Magic series has been on my list for a little while now, might have to finally start it soon!
I loved Crazy Rich Asians but did not know it was part of a trilogy. Cannot wait to check out the other two books! Also, To All the Boys is a great trilogy too!
I agree, trilogies tend to be the perfect length for a specific storyline. Personally, I really love The Gemma Doyle Trilogy by Libba Bray. Those books will always have a special place on my bookshelf. Thanks for sharing these lovely picks!
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Sydney
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These are great suggestions for trilogies! I’ve read the first book in the To All the Boys I’ve Before trilogy and I’m currently reading the second and I love it! I’ll have to check out some of your other recommendations!
We love your suggestions, especially To All The Boys and The Inheritance Games.
Of all the trilogies in your list I have definitely read one, and that’s Lord of the Rings! But I have definitely found some I need to get my paws on, particularly To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (only listened to the first audiobook!) and Crazy Rich Asians, since I had no clue it came from a book – and have loved the movie! Thank you for having me add yet another book or two to my ever-growing TBR list, Stephanie! x
I still need to read Empire of Gold!
We enjoyed The Inheritance Games and TATBILB!