The Tin Star by J.L. LangleyBareback by Chris OwenThe Broken H by J.L. LangleyTiming by Mary CalmesNowhere Ranch by Heidi Cullinan
Best Gay Cowboys
435 books — 642 voters
Backwards to Oregon by JaeHidden Truths by JaeInnocent Hearts by RadclyffeBeyond the Trail by JaeTumbleweed Fever by L.J. Maas
Lesbian Westerns
64 books — 59 voters

The Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerCall Me By Your Name by André AcimanAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzMaurice by E.M. ForsterThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Best Gay Fiction
2,692 books — 3,896 voters
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. MaasGraceling by Kristin CashorePoison Study by Maria V. SnyderCrown of Midnight by Sarah J. MaasThe Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,297 books — 4,671 voters

Prince of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceKing of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceEmperor of Thorns by Mark  LawrenceThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
The anti-hero in fiction
344 books — 300 voters
Hedge King in Winter by Michael E. DellertBridge of Birds by Barry HughartThe Scourge by Roberto CalasWar for the Oaks by Emma BullHere Lies Death by Harlan Vaughn
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,165 books — 1,619 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra ClareHush, Hush by Becca FitzpatrickCity of Glass by Cassandra ClareCity of Ashes by Cassandra ClareFallen by Lauren Kate
Books with Angels, Gods, or Demons
2,343 books — 3,438 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra ClareMoon Called by Patricia BriggsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsVampire Academy by Richelle Mead
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,414 books — 12,853 voters
A Story of Yesterday by Sergio CoboAngelfall by Susan EeThe Immortal Rules by Julie KagawaThe Zombie Room by R.D. RonaldThe Elephant Tree by R.D. Ronald
Best Unknown but must be Known books
9,134 books — 8,366 voters