She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThe Witch's Heart by Genevieve GornichecEmpire of the Vampire by Jay KristoffProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirHall of Smoke by H.M. Long
Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2021
209 books — 240 voters
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-OlsenSilence of the Grave by Arnaldur IndriðasonThe Snowman by Jo NesbøThe Redeemer by Jo NesbøThe Boy in the Suitcase by Lene Kaaberbøl
Scandi Crime Fiction
24 books — 33 voters

Luck in the Shadows by Lynn FlewellingCharmed Life by Diana Wynne JonesThe Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldSo You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane DuaneThe Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip
Best Fantasy Series: Hidden Gems
622 books — 454 voters
Eragon by Christopher PaoliniThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienEldest by Christopher PaoliniBrisingr by Christopher PaoliniHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Dragons
1,785 books — 2,541 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)
4,209 books — 25,727 voters
Senlin Ascends by Josiah BancroftBlood Song by Anthony RyanIsle of Winds by James FahyTheft of Swords by Michael J. SullivanDrowned Tomb by James Fahy
Best Indie Fantasy Books Worth a Read
1,568 books — 1,666 voters

The Good Neighbor by A.J. BannerThe Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinA Walk in the Woods by Bill BrysonThe Girl from the Well by Rin ChupecoIn a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
Creepy Trees
101 books — 19 voters
Salt to the Sea by Ruta SepetysThe Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola YoonHighly Illogical Behavior by John Corey WhaleyThe Serpent King by Jeff ZentnerThe Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry
Mock Printz 2017
45 books — 64 voters