Has anyone mentioned 'The Riftwar Cycle' by Raymond E. Feist? Starting with 'Magician: Apprentice', it's classic 80s fantasy done really well. A kitchen boy discovers he has magical talent and gets swept into a war between worlds. It's a comfortable, trope-friendly read with clear good vs. evil lines, exciting battles, and fun characters. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it executes the classic formula with heart and competence. Sometimes you just want a well-told adventure about a kid becoming a powerful magician and saving the day.
I'm seeing a lot of recommendations for epic fantasy, but urban fantasy does this really well too. The Dresden Files has Harry Dresden and Michael Carpenter—a wizard and a holy knight. Their friendship is a rock-solid pillar across the series, built on vastly different worldviews that somehow align on core principles.
It explores what it means to have a friend who holds you accountable, who believes in your goodness even when you don't, and who will walk into literal Hell for you. The contrast between Harry's chaotic power and Michael's unwavering faith creates a dynamic where their friendship is constantly tested and constantly affirmed. It's one of the best portrayals of platonic male love in the genre.