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The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks. It gets a lot of flack for being so similar to LotR, but... who doesn't want more LotR? I'm enjoying it!
I started it a loooong time ago, soon afte LotR, and gave up after 50 pages or so, and never visited it again. I have heard it becomes it own things in later novels.
I like Terry Brooks' other work, so glad that you are enjoying it!
In my opinion, it's worth the read. I definitely see the parallels to LotR, but imo if you work hard enough, you can similarly compare any fantasy book (one that came after Lord of the Rings) and say "this is just Lord of the Rings but _______".. at least that's my rationalization. Lol.
lol. Well, if you like something, there is no need for any rationalization, just enjoy it.