I'd recommend the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. It's relatively easy to read and has a wonderful world full of talking animals, magic and battles between good and evil. It's a great introduction to the fantasy genre.
'The Darkest Powers Trilogy' by Kelley Armstrong has werewolves as part of its supernatural mix. The story is told from the perspective of a young girl who discovers the world of the supernatural, including werewolves. It has an exciting plot and is a good introduction to werewolf fantasy.
A good one for beginners is 'KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!'. It has a light - hearted and comical tone. The story follows Kazuma, a NEET who is reincarnated in a fantasy world. The humor and simple yet interesting plot make it easy to get into.
'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller can also be a good entry point. While it's more of a historical fantasy, it has a beautiful and tragic queer love story at its core. The writing is accessible and the story is well - known from Greek mythology, which gives new readers something familiar to latch onto.
I think 'The City of Brass' is great for beginners. The world - building based on Middle Eastern mythology is really interesting and not overly complicated. The characters are also well - developed, which helps in getting into the story easily. 'The Tiger's Daughter' is also a good choice. The relationship between the two main characters is central to the story, and the Asian - inspired setting is beautiful and easy to picture. 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' can be a bit more challenging, but its unique African - inspired world is fascinating for those who want to dive into something different right away.
For beginners, 'Sword Art Online' is a great choice. It has a straightforward plot that's easy to follow. The action scenes are exciting and it quickly draws you into the virtual world. Another option could be 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!'. It's really funny and the humor makes it very accessible. The characters are also very likable. Also, 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' is not too complex. It has a clear goal for the main character and the world - building is easy to understand at first.
For beginners, 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a great start. It's not as long as 'The Lord of the Rings' but still has that Tolkien magic. It's an adventure story with a likable protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. Another good one is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis. It's easy to read and has a lot of magical elements. You can start with 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis is another good option. It tells the story of children who enter the magical world of Narnia. The writing is engaging and the themes are accessible, such as good versus evil and the power of friendship. Each book in the series can be read independently to some extent, so it's not too overwhelming for new fantasy readers.
For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Lightning Thief' by Rick Riordan. It combines modern - day settings with Greek mythology in a really fun way. 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Diana Wynne Jones is also a good choice. It has a charming story and unique characters. And 'The Wizard of Oz' is a classic that is not too complex and is full of wonder.
For beginners, 'Sword Art Online' is a great start. It's very popular and easy to get into. The story is straightforward with a clear hero's journey in a virtual medieval world. Another good one is 'Konosuba'. Its humor makes it very approachable and it still has all the elements of a medieval fantasy like magic, quests, and different races. 'Overlord' is also beginner - friendly. It has a strong main character which makes it easy to follow as he dominates the medieval world he finds himself in.