Many great films and television shows have come from recreating works of fiction, especially in the fantasy genre. The world has seen things like The Princess Bride, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Twilight adapted to the screen to become huge hits with viewers. There are plenty of great books out there for filmmakers to choose from, but some fantasy books should really be considered.
The books that do well in the market often have a unique twist that hooks a reader into wanting more. It is not an easy task to accomplish, but the tales they tell would be perfect for television. Keep reading to learn about some of the fantasy books that should be made into films based on their unique twists!
The Farseer Trilogy, By Robin Hobb
The Farseer trilogy features a royal outcast who becomes an assassin in secret, who also possesses the power of magic. The twist in this book is that the opposing kingdom is turning civilians into shells of their former selves and it is up to the main character to win the battles.
The suspense and action would please any viewer if this was made into a film as it would keep them on the edge of their seat in anticipation of what comes next.
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress, By Robert A. Heinlein
The unique twist in this book is the many characters it features including a computer technician, academic, political agitator, and a supercomputer who all work together to rebel against the authority keeping their lunar colony under submission. Fans love the messages it sends as they are greeted by a variety of themes to consider throughout the novel.
Notably, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was actually supposed to be adapted for the screen back in 2015 but the project was never completed.
The Winternight Trilogy, By Katherine Arden
This series is set in Russia where Winter seems endless and a family is forced to change their ways after the father brings home a new bride. The twist comes into play when the evils of the wilderness start to creep up on them and it is up to one woman to use her hidden talents to stop it.
The rest of The Winternight trilogy follows her on her adventures as she becomes the woman she was meant to be, and not the one society had slated her for.
The Daevabad Trilogy, By S. A. Chakraborty
The three-part story of S.A. Chakraborty's Daevabad follows a woman named Nahri who accidentally summons a djinn warrior named Dara. It follows their journey as they battle dark forces and work to restore a city of its magic.
Readers will be taken on an incredible journey as morality and bravery collide in this tumultuous series. The complexity of the tale makes it perfect for a screen adaptation, as well as the unique lore that accompanies the book.
The Water Keepers, By Christie Anderson
A girl named Sadie is the main character in this series whose life is turned upside down as a secret side of her past is revealed. It is full of love and a fantastical world, as well as otherworldly forces that are out to hurt her.
The journey she heads on is unlike anything readers have seen before, which is why The Water Keepers would be the perfect series to be adapted into a film or television series.
The Malazan Book Of The Fallen Series, By Steven Erikson
This is an epic fantasy that originally didn't gain enough traction for television, but fans think it deserves a second look. The series is unique as it consists of three different story arcs and it has a magic system that is all its own.
Readers are enthused by the complexity of the series and The Malazan Book of the Fallen series is a sprawling story that would capture the attention of viewers if produced as a film or television series.
An Ember In The Ashes, By Sabaa Tahir
An Ember in the Ashes actually has a movie deal with Paramount Pictures dating back to 2015, but it is one that fans have yet to see move beyond the drawing board. It follows a boy and a girl who live alternate lives as one tries to free a captive brother and the other struggles to find a way out of his career with the regime.
The twist is the intertwining of their destinies into one and the author has created a unique world with its own set of classes. Fans have wanted to see this in theaters for a long time, but they will just have to wait and see what happens as they dream of these characters finally receiving the love they deserve.
The Graceling Series, By Kristin Cashore
This book is supposedly being turned into a movie, but fans are still waiting to hear more before getting their hopes up. It tells the story of a young woman with powers that make her an efficient killer as she works for the king.
The Graceling books take her on a journey of discovery as the use of a friend's magic reveals the truth about another king.
The Red Queen Series, By Victoria Aveyard
The class system in this series is truly unique, but the magic is what draws in lovers of fantasy. The main character is supposedly from the lowest social class, but she has the ability to control lightning despite her poor heritage.
The Red Queen books are full of betrayal and political agendas that the protagonist is pulled into the middle of, as she grapples with her newfound abilities in an effort to help those she loves most.
The A Throne Of Glass Series, By Sarah J. Maas
This is an epic tale about Celaena Sardothien as this female assassin survives the political turmoil in the King's castle, despite her troubling heritage. It has so many twists that keep a reader on their toes as she forms several relationships and spins her own web of lies.
A Throne of Glass is the perfect series to be adapted to television, Celaena's irresistible spunk and her big heart tell a tale that beats any others to this day.
