From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosGild by Raven KennedyA Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. ArmentroutThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Sarah J. Maas Clones
112 books — 390 voters
Free the Darkness by Kel KadeFimbulwinter by E. William BrownGod Touched by John ConroeSunset by Garon WhitedThe Black Prism by Brent Weeks
OP Main Character
57 books — 56 voters

The Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashoreAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbPoison Study by Maria V. Snyder
SF/F Assassins!
309 books — 805 voters
Shadows of Self by Brandon SandersonQueen of Fire by Anthony RyanThe Liar's Key by Mark  LawrenceThe Skull Throne by Peter V. BrettFirefight by Brandon Sanderson
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
588 books — 3,040 voters

The Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussPrince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceBefore They Are Hanged by Joe AbercrombieLast Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
Favorite Dark Fantasy Series
139 books — 225 voters
Prince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceKing of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceHeavy Duty People by Iain ParkeEmperor of Thorns by Mark  LawrencePlague of Angels by John Patrick Kennedy
Best Books for Dark Happy Endings
121 books — 151 voters

The Republic of Thieves by Scott LynchA Memory of Light by Robert JordanEmperor of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Daylight War by Peter V. BrettThe Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2013
628 books — 2,905 voters
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,084 books — 11,745 voters

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)
4,216 books — 25,812 voters