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)
4,887 books — 27,110 voters

Radiance by Grace DravenLord of the Fading Lands by C.L.  WilsonPoison Study by Maria V. SnyderA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasWarprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
Fantasy Romance
840 books — 1,430 voters
City of Bones by Cassandra ClareClockwork Princess by Cassandra ClareAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingCity of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Readers Choice Young Adult Fantasy
177 books — 137 voters

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasPoison Study by Maria V. SnyderDune by Frank HerbertA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasEmpire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
Sci-Fi/Fantasy New Adult Books
136 books — 59 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasEmpire of Storms by Sarah J. MaasQueen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Best New Adult Fantasy and SciFi
214 books — 142 voters

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasElfin Canine by Jabez FlintA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
"New Adult" Dark & Gritty and SO worth it
965 books — 1,122 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostDark Lover by J.R. Ward
NEW ADULT fantasy & paranormal romance
1,294 books — 1,862 voters