Read 1 positive reader reviews for Under Heaven. His books could make the top ten!2020-12-09, Where is The Wars of Light and Dark by Janny Wurts?2020-11-25, Not one mention of Anne Mccaffrey?! There’s battles forbidden Love and an ending that was more surprising than I imagined. Scott Lynch? It is excellent, but like Martin and Rothfuss, there is some disappointment that is likely part of the bargain. Carol Berg? Shouldn't it be obvious that this list is vastly different from it?2018-06-23, Great list. Damnation! Robin Hobb and Farseer's books should be in the top ten; Mistborn is overrated. This sublime mix of alternate history and magical fantasy features magnificent characterisation and dialogue; it is always funny and often hilarious. Kay is an expert storyteller, his writing style strong and fluid, his exposition always necessary and worked seamlessly into the narrative. For the past 30 years his books have been read and re-read and I am still not weary of them, and I hope that will always be the case. The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. Written in 1909 it is a truly remarkable thesis that humans will become ever dependent on technology even for the most basic tasks. Are you looking for a great fantasy book to immerse yourself in? Charles de Lint is also one of the finest fantasy writers of modern times. Also, honestly, the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett is so epic and brilliant, how is it not here?2020-04-15, There are no good fantasy books in this list, just think of the books by Sarah J. Maas or the books by Brandon Sanderson. Riftwar must took its place, because its dozen times better. Highly recommended. From this destruction will come something new, a rebuilding of place and person that wouldn't have been possible without such a thorough clearing of the way. I was so intrigued by the quotes that I went looking for this short story and I do not regret it at all. I fixed it and all is now fine. I had never read the previous trilogy and had committed the cardinal sin of buying a book simply because I liked the cover, but that momentary whim has repaid me with interest! Read 9 positive reader reviews for The Stand. Same for Song Of Ice And Fire. Most of those were from hard-core Song of Ice and Fire fans, people who’ve been following this series (and waiting on this new book) for years – and they weren’t crazy about this offering. on and on... 2018-08-30, Brice, if Brandon Sanderson is such a crappy author why has he sold so many books? What even..? C.J. If you're a fan of the series make your way to this one and submerge yourself in the continuing story of characters (some of them) that you've followed and been captivated by so far. Simply put, the fantasy genre is fortunate to have an author who writes as beautifully as Robin Hobb. The author's skillful writing truly brings the characters and their journey to life. It's gratifying to see Ursula LeGuin's Wizard of Earthsea trilogy receiving the recognition it deserves, but two glaring omissions are Mary Stewart's superb Merlyn Trilogy (The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills and The Last Enchantment) and Raymond E Feist's Riftwar saga. I found the first read of this book to be one of those special moments when you are reading a book that has shaped the fantasy fantasy landscape as it now appears. Six of Crows is a fantastic book, one of the best fantasy heist books going around. In Stroud's world it is the kids that hold the power, not the adults. There are no compelling books here and I am an 11 year old girl who has already read over 250 fantasy books. Read 1 positive reader reviews for The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Just as a counterpoint to all the long winded, overwritten modern fantasy titles. Poul Anderson mostly wrote SciFi, now you're saying he's the hero the fantasy genre. I think it's one of the best modern fantasy series of the last 20 years...(Great spot Trent, it was a data issue that has now been fixed and Broken Empire is - at this moment in time - appearing at #20. If you've not read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings this may not be for you. come on..The Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan only 45? You may have already noticed that we absolutely loved The Farseer Trilogy. At the core of Pawn of Prophecy is the quest to retrieve a precious (intentional) object of power before Evil rises once more and destroys the world. In the last few years, I’ve been pursuing the books mentioned in Cawthorne and Moorcock’s Fantasy, the 100 Best Books. I felt at complete peace while reading the four books that make up the Earthsea Saga. That is a moronic statement as all of the stock features of the genre--elves, magic, dragons, etc.--all come from Celtic mythology. I'm not saying he isn't a good author, neither "Lord of the rongs" isn't a very good book but, HELL!, it's everywhere! )2020-12-24, Just one Joe Abercrombie on this list? The 100 fantasy books that we - and other readers - simply cannot recommend highly enough. It's good :)2016-01-07, I like the Harry Potter books. I am a sucker for Sir Terry and David Gemmell, so I would have put many more of their books on my list. No other than Orson Scott Card described the Liveship Traders trilogy as a 'masterclass in writing'. I've nearly finished. It's in the Genre of Excellence" Fortean Times. I first read Lord Foul's Bane almost thity years ago and then made my way through all 10 books until only finishing the final instalment, The Final Dark, last year. The volume published as The Once and Future King is actually four works separately composed over about 20 years. But stopping after book one will be nigh impossible if you enjoy it as much as I did. The HBO series is very good, but if you want the full story told, as the author intended it to be, read the books. Read 11 positive reader reviews for The BFG. Olivia: Superb fantasy packed with daring pirates, brave warriors, intelligent thieves and revolution. So I suspect the list should be called "the only 100 fantasy books we've ever read". As the book descends into its bleak final act, the connection we’ve built with Rin and her companions is put to the test. The real dilemma presented us however is understanding just which genre Gaiman was writing. The fantasy genre is the most popular genre in the data we have. Honourable mentions should go to The Belgariad (Eddings), The Magicians Trilogy (Grossman), Narnia Chronicles (Lewis).2016-08-24, Well this is a bizarre list of junk. (translated from Dutch)2020-04-15, What about Nevernight and Strange the dreamer? And Michael Ende? Is it a fantasy book? There is nothing superfluous in these book, no plot that ends in a damp squib, everything is there for a reason. Maybe because they're too new. But I honestly don't know, it's such a brilliant book, a book about creation really, that maybe it will work for you regardless. The lucky ones are born gifted: some have the power to call down dragons, others can be magically transformed into bigger, stronger, faster killing machines. You know, nerd candy. You need to pick this book up. It has the elements that I enjoy in a story: a quest, the journey, plus the bravery, belief and inability to accept defeat. Read some Robin Hobb if you want some good reading. It’s all about the girl power here! We highly recommend. Read 4 positive reader reviews for Red Sister (6 positive reader reviews in total for the Book of the Ancestor series). Neverending story? The publisher stated that this as being "gritty epic fantasy for fans of Mark Lawrence and Scott Lynch" and I cannot disagree. Read 4 positive reader reviews for The Once And Future King, "If asked to put The Graveyard Book into a genre, I'd have to say: this is a Neil Gaiman book. Not perfect but should be top 100. Jones' sadly incomplete Sword of Shadows. Jemisin, Neil Gaiman, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Diana Gabaldon, George … Read 4 positive reader reviews for Ship of Magic (18 positive reader reviews in total for the The Liveship Traders series). 2019-01-21, Great list, funny to see that the LOTR is #1, that series started my addiction to fantasy books. Read 3 positive reader reviews for Shadow Ops: Control Point. And Mary Stewart? Read 57 positive reader reviews for Eragon (141 positive reader reviews in total for the The Inheritance Cycle series). Solid fantasy books with an intricate and fascinating system of magic. These books are sold at various prices according to their popularity and the whole market reputation. There have been so many brilliant fantasy books this year that it’s really quite ... book two in the sequence, sees … Eternal Champion Series? This is a readers' choice book and series. !2017-06-26, Would've liked to see a song of ice and fire on this list.2017-06-19, As others have said, I'm surprised to see a number of authors missing: Piers Anthony (Incarnations of Immortality, Xanth, Blue Adept, etc. !2016-06-08, The Fionavar Trilogy was my first Fantasy Book - Guy Gavriel Kay seemed to put all his love into it and should have stopped writing when it was finished. In my opinion, it is better than the Magician Series, even though it was effectively a spin-off.2016-02-24, Where is Tad Williams epic masterpiece Memory, Sorrow and Thorn? It didn't become a worldwide phenomenon by chance. But Rothfuss is a writer that's always a pleasure to read. What a brilliant debut!". I would recommend this book to diehard fantasy readers and those reading fantasy for the first time alike as it is simply a damn fine read. Janny Wurts? Stroud's greatest achievement in this book and the two that follow is to be consistently funny while striking a balance between humour, tragedy, adventure, excitement, delightful characters (both human and djinni) and a story rich in every way you could wish for. It is a really good fantasy book.2016-05-01, I love Galaxy Trotters keep an eye out for it and the Drudges.2016-05-01, Hi, great list. Great characters, a mystery that twists and turns like a corkscrew and above all, Harry, a wizard with a world weary sense of humour, who takes life on the chin. And what about R. A. Salvatore and that wonderful Dark Elf. I'm assuming this will be rectified further in the series, considering there are plenty more books to detail such things. If I could make a suggestion it would be to add The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch and to move some of the very best David Gemmell up into the top 10.2015-12-23, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is by far my favorite book on Earth, Matilda - Roald Dah, Wizard of Oz - L.Frank Baum and Alice in Wonderland - Lewis Carrol are also excellent books I must say!! Read 0 positive reader reviews for The Blacktongue Thief. However, I'm glad The Poppy War is here because it is my all time favourite along with The Book Thief but that's not fantasy.2020-07-03, Throne of Glass belongs somewhere on this list. Read 55 positive reader reviews for The Name of the Wind (125 positive reader reviews in total for the The Kingkiller Chronicle series). Try it. Fantasy and the adept world builders who inhabit the genre still see those worlds through one coloured, one dimensional lens, Well, it is what it is.2018-03-14, Harry Potter is a very unremarkable book, the only only reason it was big was because it had a nice story.2018-02-28, most of this list is similar to how I would rank it, I just have a couple of issues. Just the contrary, American Gods manages to broach several genre barriers all the while making it look as if Gaiman was creating his own genre.The end result is very much like creating a new species of rose; you take those qualities from other roses that you want, and then splice (is that the right term, or have I gone down a more Frankenstein’s monster route?) Read 0 positive reader reviews for All the Birds in the Sky. The first book in an epic fantasy trilogy that both George R. R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss have called quintessential to their own success. David Gemmell is unquestionably one of my favourite fantasy authors. Lord of the Rings tells the story of the Hobbit Frodo who needs to venture on a dangerous journey to the mountain of doom to destroy the ring that rules them all, thereby preventing the rise of evil Sauron in the process. Read 6 positive reader reviews for The Magicians (11 positive reader reviews in total for the The Magicians series series). Assassin's Apprentice begins The Realm of the Elderlings series, one of the very finest written. Also Some Must Fall, book 1 of The Coming Crown, is awesome. Red Rising got a 9.7 and Golden Son a 9.9! If you call yourself any kind of reader of speculative fiction and can appreciate a truly rich and complex book, The Stand is a must read. He is the reason the word formulaic exists as a word. From the characters to the world building to the plotting and pacing it’s a masterclass in engaging fantasy. 10 out of the 10 books passed the gender-reversed Bechdel test, all within the first few pages of each book. Simply put, R.F. As a trilogy it is, in my opinion, both beautiful and perfect. The series is popular because it is very, very good and the wizarding world a wonderful place to escape to. The story is unique, the character development excellent. ), Terry Brooks, etc. Some strong titles here, but MMT is a stronger and more poetic work than A Song Of Ice And Fire, and a major rival to The Lord Of The Rings. This year, fantasy bookworms got to travel to a variety of imaginary realms, including war-torn kingdoms and magically industrialized cities, in some of the top fantasy books … Read 9 positive reader reviews for Legend. Read 4 positive reader reviews for The Black Prism (7 positive reader reviews in total for the Lightbringer series), Michael J. Sullivan is one of the most talked about authors around the fantasy community at the moment. Ryan: The Treasury of the Fantastic is an amazing collection of 44 poems, short stories and novellas, all fantasy related, all published before 1923. Read 6 positive reader reviews for The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (12 positive reader reviews in total for the The Inheritance Trilogy series). All of the flowery stuff is taken out of this series, folks, replaced with a smack-you-in-the-lips realism. This book is pure adventure, brilliantly told, with powerful messages cloaked in the charm and wisdom you’d come to expect from an Alix Harrow story. The book I enjoyed most in A Song of Ice and Fire, after A Game of Thrones. This is the third trilogy with Fitz as the lead. As we get more data the list may change and will hopefully Read 46 positive reader reviews for Magician (94 positive reader reviews in total for the Riftwar Saga series). Jim Butcher? The cover, the chapter titles, the maps, the wee dragon on the spine, the notes from Winter at the back... it was just fucking phenomenal. Just look at the food supply chain and how fragile that is. Hellfire! are people like Aaronovitch or Jacka excluded because their series are still ongoing? Read 1 positive reader reviews for Sword In The Storm, Can you please make a "print friendly" version?2021-01-11, I agree with a lot of these (maybe not the order of some) but I'm really wondering why David Dalglish is nowhere on here?2020-12-31, You have left out Dragonlance tales.2020-12-31, David Eddings is on this list! Come on. Again. To be honest I’m not sure. This is a list of the 100 most popular fantasy books. Some won’t agree with me but thankfully the majority of fantasy readers will; and also support my belief that Rothfuss is amongst the greatest fantasy authors. Very appreciated - Lee @ Fantasy Book Review)2019-03-12, In one of my elective classes at University we were assigned a book that mentioned "The Machine Stops" briefly. Readers get to see, through Jorg's eyes, the cold apathy with which he dispatches his enemies. Seems like most of the major reviewers like the NY Times loved the book. What kind of BS list is this anyway? For me, it is one of the finest examples of first-person storytelling, it’s like sitting across from someone, in a comfy chair, before a log fire, and listening to them recount one of the most intricate and fascinating stories you’ve ever heard, and are ever likely to hear. How many talking rabbits have you met? If there are any fantasy books you think should be on the list, share them in the comments below. The Omehi people have been fighting an unwinnable war for generations. The character development is excellent and the reading experience effortless. I could not recommend Robin Hobb’s books highly enough – the Farseer, Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies are a must for every fantasy enthusiast. But if they have to acknowledge them they will do so to blame them for all the world’s problems. Nothing else comes close.2020-11-04, I would recommend you to read the book Ready Player One2020-10-30, Not even close to my personal list, but there are some interresting picks here. Take your standard noir detective with a sarcastic frame of mind and a weakness for helping damsels in distress, add in wizardry, vampires, werewolves, talking skulls, pizza loving fairies and all things paranormal and this is what you get. He said that he wrote what he needed to write and then went over it a second time, adding layers and textures, making improvements, rather like a painter. A Thousand Li: the Second Expedition: Book 4 Of…. That has actually stated above that he or she does not like Celtic mythology in fantasy novels. Read 15 positive reader reviews for The Blade Itself (39 positive reader reviews in total for the The First Law series). In what is one of his most celebrated works, up there along with Sandman, Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is one of the best books of its genre. It is a book that accurately portrays military life on a military base, while enhancing it using the fantasy elements I love to read about. Spanning 10 books and over 9,000 pages of brutal, beautiful and complex fantasy writing, Steven Erikson's series delivers world building on a larger scale than Tolkien and Jordan put together. Ptolemy’s Gate’s perfect ending will move many to tears. Deliciously dark, Titus Groan is the first book of the Gormenghast trilogy. I enjoyed Forster's story and the thought provoking features it holds.2019-03-12, I am genuinely surprised that Wizards First Rule wasn't on here.2019-02-13, I would’ve loved to have seen the fallen trilogy on this list It’s easy to loose track of time reading it. 2017-07-26, Are u kidding me???!!!! When you finish a book and wonder how the hell the next one will top it, then you know it’s a phenomenal read. Read 0 positive reader reviews for The Golem and the Djinni. The writing is excellent, the imagery horrifying and the atmosphere hypnotic. Read 2 positive reader reviews for Moon Called. The Mistborn books appear on so many reader favourite lists it would be hard to put a number of it. At nearly 800 pages it is excellently paced and brings together all the elements that are found in many a fantasy book and re-produces them in a beautiful and endearing way. Read 6 positive reader reviews for Watership Down. I can't put it better than that but our reviewer Joshua will add: 'So, the advice is to read this book, unless you are Neil Gaiman, in which case you should really be writing more and more and...', Read 5 positive reader reviews for The Graveyard Book. and does not necessarily reflect our personal opinions. I'm currently reading Dancer's Lament (from his co-writer Esslemont) , preparing for Kallenved's reach release this February.2019-01-14, kate forsyth witches of eileanan or Rhiannons ride two very good series with great world building, would like to see a review of these on this site. His independently published six book series, The Riyria Revelations, has sold a bucket load of ebooks, and these big sales lead to a lucrative offer from Orbit. I would put Diplomat of Uram around the 30th or 40th place, and Red Rising at the 50th or so. Legend, King Beyond The Gate, Waylander, the list goes on. This is a book that consistently delights, a charming love story with pleasing emotional depth. Books of the Rai-kirah? He has injected sexual tension and questionable morals into a school for wizards and the result is a rousing, perceptive and multifaceted coming of age story that is both bright and beguiling. About this list Read 15 positive reader reviews for The Earthsea Quartet (37 positive reader reviews in total for the Earthsea Saga series). This a story that is simple on the surface, but with a depth of immersion that depends entirely on how much you connect with the story. Read 2 positive reader reviews for American Gods. Read 51 positive reader reviews for A Christmas Carol. 2. This just proves that taste is personal, and what works for some, irks others.2020-10-23, I'm tired of seeing Tolkien at the top of any list of fantasy authors or books. I think I did not see them in the list, you should add them next time. The Fellowship of the Ring: Book … No list will satisfy everyone but how about less multiple books by the same author & more authors instead. Wheel of time by Robert Jordan is not on the top 10 list/s???? This is probably the greatest historical romance fantasy book with time travel ever to hit the shelves. Read 8 positive reader reviews for Homeland. He always gets left off of these lists, in my opinion, simply because he wrote the stories a long time ago. Most readers would probably agree with the first half but the rest are less well known, so debatable. If one remembers that this was written in 1909 this short story will be a satisfying and thought provoking read. If the Harry Potter series and The Lies of Locke Lamora ever got together and decided to have a dark book baby, they would call it Nevernight. Below my about this list introduction you will find the 100 fantasy books that we - and other readers - simply cannot recommend highly enough. While Age of Empyre and the whole Legends series may struggle to top ‘The Riyria Revelations’ – for the simple sake that it does not have Royce and Hadrian – it is only by the barest of margins. Read 6 positive reader reviews for Good Omens. Morgaine saga? Read 13 positive reader reviews for A Clash Of Kings (235 positive reader reviews in total for the A Song of Ice and Fire series). Martha Wells? Her novels are a masterclass in characterisation imbued into the richest of narratives. Usually when I write a review, I sit down with the book fresh in my mind and just respond. Critical response was lukewarm, but the book was still a great success, and remains a hugely influential classic of children’s literature. The process may not be all that pleasant, but the outcome is beautiful. The Telegraph succinctly says it all with 'an elegant and witty historial fantasy which deserves to be judged on its own (considerable) merit'. From novels by Patrick Rothfuss to J.K. Rowling to Sabaa Tahir, we list the best fantasy books of the 21st century. Kandor the warrior. Enough said. A Song of Ice and Fire. Zoo City, set in Johannesburg, invites us into the lives of the undesirables that the majority of the population like to pretend do not exist. It is a wonderful debut novel that brings to life an 1899 New York every bit as atmospheric as the London Conan Doyle created for Holmes. You won't regret it. And my goodness, those that don’t, really don’t. Nothing but good things to say. Where is Robert Holdstock? This is the sort of book I dream about reading. Here, here. And an odd one but Tamora Pierce whose Song of the Lioness quartet introduced many young girls to the world of fantasy books. Was that intentional or just an oversight? Jemisin writes books that are at times smart, at times funny, and at times downright heartbreaking, all wrapped up in the the most original stories. Drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urden, first introduced in The Icewind Dale Trilogy, quickly became one of the fantasy genre’s standout characters. A quirky, fast paced and thrilling ride through a Chicago you never thought possible. Lewis has an outstanding ability to be able to write just enough to give the reader a description of the setting, scene and characters and leave the rest to your imagination. The first two volumes, The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha, have been combined into an omnibus edition called Theft of Swords that introduces us to the world of Melengar and two thieves who somehow manage to become entangled in every wrong place at all the wrong times. All books are ranked by analyzing comment data. I shall check them out. I really wish the Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern got more love. He has successfully re-imagined Ancient China in the same accessible and absorbing way that he previously achieved with medieval France, Ottoman Spain and Renaissance Italy. I loved it as do many others. To borrow a line from a film adaptation of this novel: “When politics and religion ride in the same cart, the whirlwind follows.” Frank Herbert’s Dune is easily one of the most layered works of fiction produced during the twentieth century. For in this entrancing, lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds live four of the wisest, wittiest, noblest, and most lovable creatures in all literature - Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall. The first is personal: I have simply never read a fantasy book that has pulled me in so completely, made me fall in love the lands, and made the characters so instantly important to me. Read 16 positive reader reviews for Boneland. One of the reasons that Pratchett has managed to turn the reaper of souls into such a loved character is that he shows Death’s caring side. Or coming soon? I mean Brooks and Goodkind. A Tavern brawler who selflessly stands up when faced with injustice. This is, i think, the reason why he isnt in top 10. And now the results are in. Will look into this further. Do your children love fantasy? 8 of the 10 books on r/Fantasy’s 2019 top novels list passed the Bechdel test. Dave Duncan? That's a better grade than almost every other book on this list. And here Jay Kristoff certainly knew his. I have been very lucky having found quite a number of these hidden gems in the past twelve months, but of these hidden gems few can compare to Tymon's Flight by Mary Victoria, a book that has taken a remarkable idea and complemented it with one of the most engaging stories I have read. The machine dependent human race will be easier to control if we accept domination by the machine. In my experience the first book in a trilogy/series can often take some time to immerse you as a reader, possibly due to the unfamiliarity of the characters but also the new location and place names, this is especially pertinent for high fantasy titles. 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