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A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
3,853 books — 26,752 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasAlanna by Tamora PiercePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,241 books — 19,902 voters

Luck in the Shadows by Lynn FlewellingCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatMagic's Pawn by Mercedes LackeyStalking Darkness by Lynn FlewellingThe Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Best Fantasy Books with Gay Main Characters
1,193 books — 2,613 voters
Bridge of Birds by Barry HughartWar for the Oaks by Emma BullThe Scourge by Roberto CalasHere Lies Death by Harlan VaughnIn the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,034 books — 2,250 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy World
1,562 books — 1,941 voters
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanSabriel by Garth NixElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineGraceling by Kristin Cashore
Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book
1,464 books — 1,837 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
1,288 books — 1,781 voters
Senlin Ascends by Josiah BancroftBlood Song by Anthony RyanIsle of Winds by James FahyTheft of Swords by Michael J. SullivanDrowned Tomb by James Fahy
Best Indie Fantasy Books Worth a Read
1,516 books — 1,701 voters

Cold Days by Jim ButcherKing of Thorns by Mark LawrenceA Perfect Blood by Kim HarrisonFair Game by Patricia BriggsTricked by Kevin Hearne
Science Fiction & Fantasy Titles for 2012!
645 books — 1,504 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashorePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderThe Golden Dynasty by Kristen AshleyThrone of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Epic Fantasy Romance
711 books — 1,244 voters

Malice by John GwynneThe Thousand Names by Django WexlerThe Red Knight by Miles CameronTraitor's Blade by Sebastien de CastellWorm by Wildbow
r/fantasy's Official Underrated and Underread Fantasy
710 books — 1,147 voters
Una historia de ayer by Sergio CoboWorm Holes by Kyle KeyesLove is the Answer, God is the Cure by Aimee Cabo NikolovBentwhistle the Dragon in a Threat from the Past by Paul CudeA Conceptual Circus by Kenneth Jarrett Singleton
Indie Writers Unite!
1,189 books — 1,057 voters

The Final Empire by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert JordanThe Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Fantasy Books That Should Be Movies
917 books — 1,035 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinA Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienA Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
Medieval Fantasy Books
484 books — 917 voters

Eragon by Christopher PaoliniAlanna by Tamora PierceBitterblue by Kristin CashorePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderHowl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
YA Second World Fantasy
559 books — 826 voters
The Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashoreAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbPoison Study by Maria V. Snyder
SF/F Assassins!
301 books — 817 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Land by Aleron KongWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best New Fantasy Novel
295 books — 815 voters
Glass Sword by Victoria AveyardThe Winner's Kiss by Marie RutkoskiThe Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. PearsonCrooked Kingdom by Leigh BardugoA Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
YA Epic Fantasy 2016
101 books — 668 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
My Favorite Fantasy Books
925 books — 651 voters
Words of Radiance by Brandon SandersonPrince of Fools by Mark LawrenceTower Lord by Anthony RyanThe Broken Eye by Brent WeeksHalf a King by Joe Abercrombie
Best Fantasy of 2014
144 books — 626 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienMistborn Trilogy Boxed Set by Brandon Sanderson
Great Fantasy Reads
357 books — 580 voters
Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick DaltonThe Witch's Heart by Genevieve GornichecThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerThe Kindest Lie by Nancy JohnsonHall of Smoke by H.M. Long
2021 Debuts - Adult
271 books — 495 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Real Epic Fantasy
149 books — 396 voters
Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosHell Bent by Leigh BardugoWitch King by Martha WellsThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
Most Anticipated Adult Fantasy, 2023
427 books — 354 voters

Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosThe Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa BroadbentHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. MaasA Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
Epic High Fantasy/Romance/Mythology in 2023
155 books — 337 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Epic-Fantasy Must-Reads
249 books — 329 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareDivergent by Veronica RothThe Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Best Series: Trilogies
491 books — 318 voters
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosGild by Raven KennedyA Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. ArmentroutThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Sarah J. Maas Clones
82 books — 309 voters

A ​Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. MaasThe ​Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. ArmentroutKingdom of the Cursed by Kerri ManiscalcoCrown of Chaos by Amelia HutchinsKing of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair
Epic High Fantasy/Romance/Mythology in 2021
106 books — 265 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best "second world" fantasy after J.R.R. Tolkien
151 books — 219 voters

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