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)
4,611 books — 26,716 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
821 books — 1,408 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
176 books — 135 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
134 books — 58 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
212 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. MaasA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasTaming Flame by Therisa Peimer
"New Adult" Dark & Gritty and SO worth it
964 books — 1,049 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
1,285 books — 1,850 voters