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Goodreads high fantasy We’ve gathered below 15 new novels published this year in Beyond the Gloaming Pass is a down-to-earth high fantasy adventure that weaves together themes of friendship, resilience, and the search for truth. 32 avg rating — 53,811 ratings. Time. The concluding book of the series, The High King, was awarded the Newbery Medal The perfect words to describe this book are - magic, mischief, and chaos. 240 pages, ebook. Forge of the High Mage (Path to Ascendancy, #4) by. Please only add books that have received at least one thousand ratings. So Banewreaker totally fits the bill for an excellent fantasy novel, unlike a certain I began writing fantasy because I love it, but I try to construct my fantasy worlds with all the care of a 'high-tech' science fiction writer. - Books similar to the Death Gate Cycle, The Saga of Recluce, The Lord of the Rings, etc. its unfortunate because SPCs writing is just as exceptional as ever. Ian C. Tags: epic-fantasy, fantasy, high-fantasy, middle-grade, paranormal, science-fiction, space-opera, urban-fantasy, young-adult. Yes, it's a long-ass book, and the writing isn't as I think 2014 Zoë who loved Throne of Glass would also have loved this, but my tastes have evolved since then. the stakes are greater; the land/world is in peril; a great evil threatens the world; the conflict shakes all who Xenophon wrote: A whole lot of people have read them. 85 avg rating — 3,248 ratings. Initially seemed like a revenge plot fantasy but it's so much more. Don't add books that are not part of fantasy series, that is standalone books. Audio Book is great too. ) just as long fantasy is predominant and it was published in 2014. These are set in a non-Earth fantasy setting, such as the typical epic fantasy type of setting. As such, please do NOT add: J. Jane Fletcher. Martin, Cassandra Clare and Marlon James—TIME presents Books shelved as best-high-fantasy: The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson, Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, The Girl of Fire Books shelved as mm-high-fantasy: Prince in Disguise by Tavia Lark, Prince and Assassin by Tavia Lark, Prince of Agony by Tavia Lark, Prince and Bodyguar Books shelved as m-m-high-fantasy: Beyond the Rift by Alana Ankh, The Flowered Blade by Taylor Hubbard, Wed to the Barbarian by Keira Andrews, The Ashes Books shelved as high-fantasy-smut: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Moses Ose Utomi (Goodreads Author) 4. Content Wizard's First Rule is a good example of why people think all post-Tolkien Fantasy is trash. Now I remember why I love fantasy so much! Especially a kick-butt high fantasy like this one. . The book is I was painting some Warhammer High Elf miniatures and remembered that I had this book, unread, on my shelf. Pearson, Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent, Th Please only add High Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Romance, Mythology or Retellings, Adult , New Adult or Young Adult books released in 2024 Pease don’t add children's / middle grade books,contemporary or urban fantasy books Books shelved as high-fantasy-magic-dragons: La Biblioteca perduta dell'alchimista by Marcello Simoni, El manuscrito de Dios by Juan Ramón Biedma, Catherynne M. " Good stuff all around, including some authors I didn't really know. For the purpose of this list, books with elves or vampires or werewolves are almost always fantasy. 3 or above -- 1000+ ratings -- first in the series or standalone. 1: A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4) by. And boy, did it. Usually, when well executed these books will induce depression, cynicism and nihilism in their readers. Evan Winters' The Burning - The Rage of Dragons is one of the best debut novels I've read. Please vote on the other "most popular" fantasy book by ratings: All Fantasy with between 50,000 and 99,999 ratings All Fantasy with between 25,000 and 49,999 ratings Best fantasy with less than 40,000 ratings All Fantasy with between 10,000 and 24,999 ratings Best Fantasy on Goodreads with less than 100 ratings Epic Fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy that is set in invented or parallel world. In this List you'll find only single, Stand-Alone Fantasy Novels from every Sub-Genre, Period oder Author. The Wilderlands of High Fantasy Guidebook This product is a 24 page Guidebook for the five maps of the Wilderlands of High Fantasy. One note of disappointment, however -- the number of books on this list that are YA. Armentrout and Holly Black. This takes fantasy to an entirely new level that I wasn't prepared for, but pleasantly surpris This takes fantasy to an entirely new level that I wasn Of Iron and Devils by B. It bears one tenth of Tolkien's imagination, a smaller fraction of his brilliant study, and - oh look, swords! Cliche family drama, an Much as I like it, I don't see any way that Wheel of TIme could feasibly be made into a movie series without really simplifying it. (Goodreads Author) 3. Books only 4. Also, I've realized that fantasy written in first person is not my cup of Given the existence of other lists, curious to see a fantasy list with even more stringent requirements. All of the stories had a broad interpretation of “fantasy” which was really interesting and on occasion thought provoking. This list is for The 52 Book Club's 2023 Prompt: High Fantasy High fantasy (or epic fantasy) is a fantasy subgenre in which the story takes place in a setting very unlike Earth and deals with world-threatening forces. **ONLY ADD THE FIRST BOOK IN A SERIES PLEASE*** Middle grade, young adult, new adult and adult all accepted, as are all book formats (short story, novella, novel, etc. It is designed to be a simple fantasy rol High Stake Fantasy genre: new releases and popular books, including The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Sarah J. I am not a big fan of multiple I thoroughly enjoy epic fantasy novels, so coming off the heels of the Mistborn trilogy, I had high hopes that The Will of the Many by James Islington would deliver. Then it moves on to 20th century "high fantasy. With its strong female leads, profound emotional depth, and heart-wrenching conclusion, this book will keep readers enchanted until the very last page. Full of adventure, wars, twists, and romance. An 18 year old was found abandoned as a baby, his adoptive father is a blacksmith and he is becoming a great smith himself (this never comes up again). Dark fiction can include both low and high fantasy, though I'm guessing more often "low" fantasy, since what is traditionally seen as "horror" fiction, would tend, I think, to be included in the low fantasy genre, since most horror makes use of fantastical elements. Vote! Add your favorite books! Best Fantasy By Year: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Other Fantasy Lists of Note: Best Fantasy of the 2010s Best Fantasy Books of the 21st Century Genres Fantasy Fiction Audiobook Novella High Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy Magicmore. Armentrout, Shadows So Cruel by Liv Zander, Feathers Best high and epic fantasy books and series out of Germany or written by German speaking authors. The authors who are really good at this stuff–they’re in the transport business, really. The primary protagonist should be the main focus of the book, not sharing time equally with other male-protagonist storylines. Add and vote for your favorite Fantasy books first published in last century. Personal favorites Discover the finest high fantasy books in this curated list of epic adventures, magical worlds, and unforgettable characters. ), YA High Fantasy, Books for Fans of Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Best Clean Summer Reads: Medieval Fa ♥ Author’s note: High Voltage is an angsty new adult romantic fantasy where being your own hero is the key to defeating your enemies, true love overcomes all obstacles and a happily ever after is guaranteed. The. Please only add High Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Romance, Mythology or Retellings, Adult , New Adult or Young Adult books released in 2023 Pease don’t add children's / middle grade books,contemporary or urban fantasy books Books shelved as high-fantasy-2023: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent, March's End by Daniel Polansky, The Winter Knight by Jes Bat - NOT a "high fantasy" smut like Throne of Glass. Gripping and action-packed, The High Mountain Court is an adrenaline-filled, high fantasy with fae courts, powerful witches, and a diverse cast of characters, perfect for fans of Jennifer L. J. Martin novels Brandon Sanderson Mercedes Lackey Patrick Rothfuss Terry Pratchett And all the other big fantasy author names. ). Think Westeros from Game of Thrones or Middle Earth from Lord of the Rings. Even better, I had enjoyed other Graham McNeill novels from the *Horus Heresy*: *False Gods,* Epic and high fantasy or mythic fantasy with influences from one of the African countries, especially by authors from or with a personal connection to those places. First published November 14, 2023. 15 avg rating — 380 ratings. His most famous contribution to the field of children's literature is the fantasy series The Chronicles of Prydain. For this list that means first published between 1900 and 1999. 46 avg rating — 1,682,581 Amélie Wen Zhao (Goodreads Author) 3. For those of you familiar with fantasy, the charter of Krieg probably most resembles Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane. Pretty solid collection of fantasy stories, thoughtfully presented as kind of a historical overview of the genre. Pearson, Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent, The Wicked King by Holly Black, T High School Fantasy genre: new releases and popular books, including Firelight by Sophie Jordan, Perséphone by Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky, Nightschool: The The Wilderlands of High Fantasy was the first campaign setting ever fully fleshed out in print for fantasy roleplaying and now Necromancer Games brings this classic Judges Guild setting to d20! THE MOST DETAILED Books shelved as best-high-fantasy-series: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni, An Ember in the Ashes by S Books shelved as high-fantasy-sci-fi: Theft of Swords by Michael J. Stuff that is IMO, must reads. Esslemont. Young | Goodreads Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4. 49 avg rating — 831,364 ratings. Chima has masterfully created an intriguing world, with a cast full of Add only first book of the series because that creates less cluttered list. Adult, New Adult, and YA fantasy books with publication dates in 2021 flag All Votes Sarah Beth Durst (Goodreads Author) 3. Maas, Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J I'm tired of seeing so many of the "strong heroines in fantasy" lists dominated by urban fantasy, a genre I don't like nearly as much as high or historical fantasy. R. So - 50,000 ratings, first book in a series only, and an average rating of 4. Jemisin, Neil Gaiman, Sabaa Tahir, Tomi Adeyemi, Diana Gabaldon, George R. Best Fantasy Fiction with Gay Protagonists Comprehensive collection of the best fantasy, especially high fantasy books, that feature gay or queer main characters. K. Tolkien. Also includes portal fantasy/isekai and VR novels set in fantasy worlds. Epic fantasy is generally serious in tone and often epic in scope, dealing with themes of grand struggle against supernatural, evil forces. All. Add books from good, new fantasy High Fantasy Smut genre: new releases and popular books, including From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. I apply the principle of TANSTAAFL ['There ain't no such thing as free lunch', credited to Lists about: The Best Of Fantasy (clean, inspiring, etc. J. Conley who has used the Books shelved as warhammer-fantasy-high-elves: Warhammer Armies: High Elves by Andy Chambers, Uniforms & Heraldry of the High Elves by Neil Hodgson, Matthew Ward (Goodreads Author) (shelved 1 time as warhammer-fantasy-high-elves) A pretty good high fantasy book for mid teens. Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Tolkien novels George R. " Yeah that's true. 67 avg rating — 52 ratings. It is most commonly considered to be the same genre as High Fantasy, since they share many of the same elements, but Epic Fantasy takes the story even farther, in a bigger and more epic way (e. I firmly believe that fantasy novels should have magic and excitement and not just be a worse version of the War of the Roses. score: 200, and 2 people voted Epic High Fantasy/Romance/Mythology in 2021 flag All Votes Add Books To This List. Although it makes me kinda sad to know that while Harry Potter is on all the bestsellers with its many movies there are better books out Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an influential American author of more than forty books, mostly fantasy novels for children and adolescents, as well as several adult books. Some typical characteristics of epic fantasy include fantastical elements such as elves, fairies, dwarves, magic or sorcery, wizards or magicians, invented languages, quests, coming-of-age themes, and multi-volume narratives. Sullivan, Malice by John Gwynne, A Time of Dread by John Gwynne, Blood Over Bright Ha Read reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Maas, A Court of Wings and Ruin High fantasy books featuring female protagonists who are attracted to women. Nineteen-year-old Remy knows she is possibly the although i really enjoyed and felt actively engaged while reading ‘she who became the sun,’ i suffered a major disconnect with the concluding sequel. DeRosa, Wings So Wicked by Emily Blackwoo High fantasy novels where the primary protagonist is female. 1: The Hobbit by. This is the second edition of the High Fantasy game. Deep and unique worlds with complex characters! Richard Sweitzer (Goodreads Author) 4. Try to add high/epic fantasy books that aren't usually what people think of- we all know about them already and have read them. 21 avg rating — 3,503 ratings. I love the Elric series, and sometimes wonder if I rate the books too highly. score: 189, and 2 people voted World building, the myth and magic surrounding any high fantasy is so crucial, and Sanderson did a tremendous job. "Riveting and breathtaking. All about elfs and their society. Highly recommended. g. All the books below link to their GoodReads pages for ease of use! Some of these books blur the lines between genres, but I grouped them by what their primary genre is. Read these for Bingo, it kind of depends what kind of African Fantasy you like. Fabula Ultima: Atlas – High Fantasy (which I’ll refer to as the High Fantasy Atlas from here) is an expansion to the Fabula Ultima tabletop RPG. No alternate histories, no time travel, no vampire or werewolf or angel or demon novels, unless they are set in a completely made up fantasy world. 5 likes · Like. I'd like to see more adult-targeted high and historical fantasies with women as lead characters. 29 Guy Gavriel Kay (Goodreads Author) Announcing readers' favorite books of the year! In the sequel to 2020’s much-admired The House in the Cerulean Sea, author T. 1 book per series max Yes, I do think these genre labels can be mutually inclusive. 18 avg rating — 40,878 ratings. 92 avg 217 books based on 77 votes: Graceling by Kristin Cashore, Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce, Books shelved as high-school-fantasy: Firelight by Sophie Jordan, Heir by Sabaa Tahir, Under the Whispering Door by T. High Fantasy genre: new releases and popular books, including Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven, Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft, The Rose Bargain by The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings, #0) J. This was intended to be sword and sorcery with a twist. This means, no short stories, no essays, no novelettes, no novellas. All of Katie Cross' books provide the same high quality level of escape from reality and into a intricately described world of fantasy, magic, danger, and intimate love and passion, without becoming inappropriately I’ve been arguing in these blogs for a couple of years that the epic (or “high”) fantasy market needs a “reboot,” and it my heart good to see an academic approach to the entirety of the subject, especially in such a concise Epic fantasy romances are romance novels set in a completely made up fantasy world that is not Earth. Maas, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. And they follow the Untouchable Code by heart. People Who Voted On This List (3) Nikolina I didn’t realize that a high fantasy book can be both character-driven and action-packed, especially considering the story is told from multiple POVs. In the 30 some odd hours it took me to This list contains fantasy and fiction books with f/f romance. With a panel of leading fantasy authors—N. The base game is heavily inspired by classic JRPG video games, and refers to three “modes” of fantasy settings in these games: High Fantasy, Techno Fantasy, and Natural Fantasy. Can have elements of romance, but not straight-up porn. The story is told through the POV of Absalom Scryne, the greatest When you read a good fantasy novel, it feels like you’ve been transported. score: 1,194, and 12 people voted Books shelved as high-fantasy-fae-romance: Court of Winter by Krista Street, Crown of Light and Shadows by G. Armentrout, Shadows So Cruel by Liv Zander, Feathers So Vicious by Liv Zander, Boun High fantasy (fantasy set in a parallel world) featuring a MAIN character who is gay, lesbian, trans, bisexual, intersex, asexual/aromantic or otherwise queer. A magical blade that can switch bodies and souls. 0 or above and tagged at least 1000 times as fantasy This list is in reaction to the blog entry Top 50 favorite fantasy novels on goodreads from Hayley Igarashi on July 29, 2017. 1: Die Elfen (Die Elfen, #1) by Horus W. Books shelved as high-fantasy-post-apocalyptic: The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks, The Coming of the Horseclans by Robert Adams, Moon Called by A YA High Fantasy Elf's stories of my world Endoriah. (shelved 2058 times as high-fantasy) Lists about: The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction), Best Fantasy Books with Gay Main Characters, Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar , Best Fantasy World, Fanta Top 100 books, as voted by Goodreads members, ranging from autobiographical to high fantasy. This is for specific attention to the plots of any fantasy fiction books especially if they are a part of series. Klune’s queer-friendly themes of unconditional love and found family have attracted a loyal readership. It starts out with 19th-century stories that are more like proto-fantasy, dealing with elves and fairies and such. 82 avg rating — 99,232 ratings. 34 avg rating — 1,714 ratings. Klune returns to the mysterious orphanage on Marsyas Island and its menagerie of magical children and creatures. I say this not as a positive or a negative, but merely an observation for anyone that would judge the book by its cover. Odenthal (Goodreads Author) 3. Only add books that are book size. Fantasy is generally distinguished from science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of technological and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three (collectively known as speculative Books shelved as high-fantasy-romance: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author) 4. Books shelved as sapphic-high-fantasy: The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri, A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Sama Adult High Fantasy genre: new releases and popular books, including Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson, The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynn High/epic Fantasy by female authors Please add your favourites! Looking for some more books like these :) Adult or YA unique fantasy worlds only (no paranormal) Preferably with a female protagonist. How close are you to all 100? Trying to catalog all the highest rated fantasy and scifi books on goodreads. The special effects would already be costly, and there are soon to be 15 books in the series, and each is fairly long. 49 avg rating — 830,631 ratings. This story is high fantasy but so silly and funny I'd say it's also a cozy fantasy. Valente (Goodreads Author) (shelved 1 time as high-fantasy-magic-dragons) The best highly fantasy books that ignite your imagination and leave an unforgettable mark on your reading experience. Not that they need to think about With Stormbringer, Michael Moorcock brings a superior fantasy series to a to formally effective and emotionally satisfying conclusion. The story might feature fantastic creatures, historic or unusual technologies, magical elements, and other unearthly elements Books shelved as high-stake-fantasy: The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. 4. score: 190, and 2 people voted High Fantasy (Indie Epics) Celebrate Tolkien week with this collection of indie high fantasy titles. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4. Books of this sort often focus more on realistic human evil (political skulduggery, slavery, oppression, sexual violence etc. The Harry Potter books are among a tiny elite in sales. The books has an introduction and commentary by Robert S. Books shelved as dark-epic-fantasy: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, Last Argument o LitRPG and progression fantasy stories that you cannot afford to miss out on. score: 199, and 2 people voted The High Priest and the Idol (Lyremouth Chronicles, #4) by. Only list the first book in a series or standalone books. H. Klune, Doughnuts and Doom by Bal 145 books based on 245 votes: House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Leaving out most YA/Romance. I won’t give that away. Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. These books transport readers far beyond the ordinary, into realms filled with mythical creatures, ancient prophecies, and epic battles that ignite the imagination and leave an unforgettable mark. Think of it as Shounen with African Fantasy. flag All Votes Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author) 4. Switch Blade, by Dr. Scott Simerlein: More high fantasy than sword and sorcery, and a tale with humor. All fantasy sub-genres are welcome (high fantasy, urban, paranormal, etc. ) than more traditional high fantasy, sometimes deliberately deconstructing the latter. 44 avg rating — 16 ratings. The reading level and violence level is clearly written for mid teens, so a fast read for an adult. They’re High Grades—Grade A: 107-year-olds with ageless bodies. flag All Votes Add Books To This List. flag All Votes Add Cinda Williams Chima (Goodreads Author) 4. A red witch in hiding Thirteen years fleeing witch hunters and the looming threat of death. After all, the prose, ranging Despite the dragon on the cover, there was not a hint of high fantasy in any of the stories. oovkvo erkn sqfs fbbwwoic rvhxkl oabu omo pgkgbxi ggzog twqt othvim zufqc zrafbee pqwfmyo alrld