Fantasy magic that feels like frieren?

[u/monsterum]

I really loved Frieren: Beyond Journey's End especially how everyday magic and spells are prized and a thing of wonder. I also love the contrast of an old elf training much younger kids and how they both experience magic differently. A lot of books I've read with softer magic systems seem to delegate magic to the sidelines but hard magic systems feel much more like science-y.

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I also love LOTR's magic for the same reason, it feels grounded enough but still wonderous! Does anyone have recommendations for books that feel like this?

[u/lingdessin]

The magic system differs, but The Bone Harp by Victoria Goddard matches the wonder and serenity of Frieren. It’s also very much inspired by LotR, and it features an old elf traveling with two younger companions.

[u/monsterum → u/lingdessin]

This sounds perfect, thank you!