The Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombiePrince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinLast Argument of Kings by Joe AbercrombieBefore They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
The Grimdarks
9th out of 479 books — 1,173 voters
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 Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
77th out of 4,254 books — 25,916 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. RowlingMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century
67th out of 3,077 books — 9,962 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinPrince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieLast Argument of Kings by Joe AbercrombieBefore They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
Best Dark Fantasy
14th out of 537 books — 697 voters

Prince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinKing of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceEmperor of Thorns by Mark  Lawrence
Best Grimdark
10th out of 140 books — 232 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonStorm Front by Jim  ButcherThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksViciously Yours by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Sword and Laser Fantasy List
138th out of 1,005 books — 1,735 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Best Fantasy of the 2000s
44th out of 606 books — 677 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
319th out of 4,509 books — 18,349 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Giver by Lois Lowry
Best Young Adult Books
652nd out of 13,147 books — 80,217 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. RowlingThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Best Books Ever
3363rd out of 76,940 books — 286,322 voters

Gardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Black Company by Glen CookDeadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson
Military Fantasy
32nd out of 301 books — 589 voters
Best Served Cold by Joe AbercrombieThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieThe Heroes by Joe AbercrombieBefore They Are Hanged by Joe AbercrombieLast Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
Best Joe Abercrombie Books
1st out of 23 books — 28 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!
30th out of 310 books — 806 voters
The Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombiePrince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceGardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonBest Served Cold by Joe AbercrombieThe Heroes by Joe Abercrombie
Grimdark Alliance's Best Grimdark Fantasy
4th out of 103 books — 88 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 JordanMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
67th out of 1,308 books — 1,625 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinPrince of Thorns by Mark  Lawrence
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
107th out of 1,630 books — 1,913 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonFire by Kristin CashoreThe Gathering Storm by Robert JordanBest Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie
2009 DGLA Fantasy Book Nominees
5th out of 64 books — 111 voters
Catching Fire by Suzanne CollinsCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareBlood Promise by Richelle MeadHunted by P.C. CastEvermore by Alyson Noel
Books for 2009
112th out of 583 books — 2,403 voters

The Hobbit by J.R.R. TolkienGood Omens by Terry PratchettStardust by Neil GaimanElantris by Brandon SandersonAmerican Gods by Neil Gaiman
Best Stand-Alone Fantasy Book
22nd out of 257 books — 199 voters
Harry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanHoles by Louis Sachar
Top 100 Middle School Must-Reads
258th out of 2,267 books — 3,661 voters

Moon Called by Patricia BriggsMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsMistborn by Brandon SandersonGraceling by Kristin CashoreAlanna by Tamora Pierce
Best Fantasy Books with Strong Women Characters
39th out of 518 books — 417 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Wise Man's Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
My Favorite Fantasy Books
59th out of 949 books — 649 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardDune by Frank HerbertThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien
S&L Top-100 Science Fiction, Fantasy Titles
543rd out of 1,719 books — 2,205 voters
Prince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceKing of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceEmperor of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
The anti-hero in fiction
24th out of 344 books — 300 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
/r/Fantasy Top Novels of All Time
68th out of 298 books — 428 voters
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini TaylorA Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboDelirium by Lauren OliverDarkfever by Karen Marie MoningThe Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
1494th out of 12,127 books — 12,240 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best Epic Fantasy
24th out of 147 books — 106 voters
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasHamlet by William ShakespeareThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonMacbeth by William ShakespeareWuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Revenge
30th out of 375 books — 257 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsA Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
I Had No Idea This Book Would Be So Good
805th out of 8,254 books — 3,101 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinBefore They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
Fantasy Books for Adult Males
24th out of 219 books — 82 voters

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