4.66 avg rating — 681,402 ratings

"I chose this as my favorite thus far, due to it's expansive universe, complex and very gripping characters, imaginative flora and fauna, and a complex plot and story line."

4.49 avg rating — 995,828 ratings

"I chose this book second, only because it comes very close to the Stormlight Archive series. As is typical with Sanderson, the characters are rich and well developed. The magic system is unique and amazing. The plot is complex with an astounding finish. It's a delightful read."

4.52 avg rating — 1,090,282 ratings

"I chose this book third, because it's unique to the point of curiosity. It's very well written, but there are some rough spots that Rothfuss needs to work on. But for a first series, it's highly refined for such an inexperienced author. Heroic fantasies are my goto, but I really did enjoy reading about Kvothe, even though some of the characters in the series fell somewhat flat for me. Really though, this is a fun read, and Rothfuss has a great wit."

4.28 avg rating — 711,289 ratings

"I chose this series fourth, because it's while it's a very good story, it's not great. Lewis has some racist tendencies that show through on the page a few times, and in all of "A Horse and his Boy". Regardless, it's rich with fantasy, the fauna are both redundant and imaginative. The characters don't come through the page as well as other authors do, but the plots are well designed, and for the most part, the pacing is solid. It's a good read for both kids and adults."

4.54 avg rating — 734,523 ratings

"I chose this book fifth, because it's a difficult read and Tolkien is exceptionally wordy. Many times, you want him to just get to the point. But, he did popularize fantasy in the modern era, created languages and writing systems, and gave us a staple in fantasy literature. I would have liked to see more magic, especially with the wizards, but it is what it is. Unlike Lewis, the characters here come through the page spectacularly, and the world building is top notch. It's just the pacing and the explanations that I struggle the most with."

4.45 avg rating — 2,750,892 ratings

"I added this book sixth, because despite what people think about the HBO series, the books are really not great. They're good, but there is much better fantasy literature out there. Martin did a good job writing in the characters of everyone, clearly defining each of their personalities, and his imagery is so good, it's almost too much, to be honest. He built a great world, and wasn't afraid to write a book with dueling families, where there is no clear dividing line between "good vs. evil". Unfortunately, like Tolkien, very little magic is written in. This series is a political fantasy, and he struggles hard with pacing. Never mind the first three books are rather disgusting with rape, necrophilia, pedophilia, and incest. But, when you finish the series, you look back and think "yeah, it was good, and I'm looking forward to the next book"."