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
1,672 books — 1,916 voters
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. TolkienThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Return of the King by J.R.R. TolkienThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Best Fantasy that is Really Fantasy
334 books — 288 voters

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Once and Future King by T.H. WhiteLe Morte d'Arthur by Thomas MaloryThe Winter King by Bernard CornwellSir Gawain and the Green Knight by Gawain Poet
Best Arthurian Fiction
483 books — 1,450 voters
Bridge of Birds by Barry HughartThe Scourge by Roberto CalasWar for the Oaks by Emma BullHere Lies Death by Harlan VaughnIn the Night Garden by Catherynne M. Valente
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,187 books — 1,611 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Five Star Fantasy Books
1,839 books — 2,157 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
4,798 books — 19,025 voters