The Earthsea books by Ursula Le Guin.

I grew up predominantly reading Deltora Quest and A Series of Unfortunate Events moreso than the Harry Potter novels, but I wish I’d been introduced to her books at a younger age. It’s a brilliant fantasy with just as many lessons taught as adventures sailed to.

I thought 'This is How you Lose the Time War" was one of the most beautiful and unique stories I’ve ever read.