High Fantasy w/Strong Female Leads (63 books)

A list of fantasy/sword & sorcery books that have strong female lead characters.

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1	Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1) by Garth Nix (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 218,573 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Jasmine Throne (The Burning Kingdoms, #1) by Tasha Suri (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 38,251 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Queen's Gambit (The Books of Imirillia, #1) by Beth Brower (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 1,798 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 129,454 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 4,227,296 ratings score: 270, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Bone Doll's Twin (The Tamír Triad, #1) by Lynn Flewelling (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 13,263 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Mystic and Rider (Twelve Houses, #1) by Sharon Shinn 4.11 avg rating — 10,892 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Girl of Fire and Thorns (Fire and Thorns, #1) by Rae Carson 3.78 avg rating — 83,598 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1) by Kristin Cashore 4.06 avg rating — 480,564 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Sentinel Mage by Emily Gee (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 2,420 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1) by Samantha Shannon (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 279,795 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Never After (Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon, #6.5) by Laurell K. Hamilton (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 4,915 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	First Test (Protector of the Small, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 63,401 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Air Awakens (Air Awakens, #1) by Elise Kova (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 62,272 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 176,105 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Paper Magician (The Paper Magician, #1) by Charlie N. Holmberg (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 90,713 ratings score: 167, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt 3.90 avg rating — 15,846 ratings score: 165, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 82,872 ratings score: 163, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Left-Hand Gods by Jamie Lackey (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Season of the Runer Book I: The Trial of Two by Abigail Linhardt (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Whispers of Ruin (The Famine Cycle, #1) by J.D.L. Rosell (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 115 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Sheepfarmer's Daughter (The Deed of Paksenarrion, #1) by Elizabeth Moon 4.12 avg rating — 13,700 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Into the Dark Lands (The Sundered, #1) by Michelle Sagara West 3.59 avg rating — 1,802 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1) by Marie Rutkoski (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 114,683 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Ice Magic, Fire Magic by Shauna Roberts (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Shadowfell (Shadowfell, #1) by Juliet Marillier (Goodreads Author) 3.94 avg rating — 14,797 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Echoes of Chaos (The Famine Cycle, #2) by J.D.L. Rosell (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Divided Allegiance by Elizabeth Moon 4.18 avg rating — 7,092 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Key (True Reign, #1) by Jennifer Anne Davis (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 6,541 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Song and the Sorceress by Kim Vandervort (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 25,053 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Oath of Gold by Elizabeth Moon 4.27 avg rating — 8,036 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Eolyn (The Silver Web #1) by K.R. Gastreich (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 211 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Jasmine Throne (The Burning Kingdoms, #1) by Tasha Suri (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 38,251 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Deed of Paksenarrion (The Deed of Paksenarrion, #1-3) by Elizabeth Moon 4.33 avg rating — 14,124 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	The Ruby Prince: Book Two of Imirillia (The Books of Imirillia 2) by Beth Brower (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 1,494 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Brood of Bones by A.E. Marling (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 810 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Wanderer's Mark: Book Three of Imirillia (The Books of Imirillia 3) by Beth Brower (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 1,487 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Greyfriar (Vampire Empire, #1) by Clay Griffith (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 5,641 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Winner's Crime (The Winner's Trilogy, #2) by Marie Rutkoski (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 69,339 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Talyn (Korre, #1) by Holly Lisle (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 845 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Emperor's Edge Collection (The Emperor's Edge, #1-3) by Lindsay Buroker (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 3,872 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 136,881 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Trickster's Choice (Daughter of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 67,977 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Terrier (Beka Cooper, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 70,082 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Sandry's Book (Circle of Magic, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 45,089 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Magicians' Guild (The Black Magician Trilogy #1) by Trudi Canavan 3.95 avg rating — 90,616 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Magic Steps (The Circle Opens, #1) by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 24,668 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The High Lord (The Black Magician Trilogy #3) by Trudi Canavan 4.15 avg rating — 63,781 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Young Warriors: Stories of Strength by Tamora Pierce (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.92 avg rating — 3,935 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Novice (The Black Magician Trilogy #2) by Trudi Canavan 4.08 avg rating — 64,582 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Thief with No Shadow by Emily Gee (Goodreads Author) 3.60 avg rating — 1,367 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Babylon Steel (Babylon Steel, #1) by Gaie Sebold (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 1,016 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Touch of Power (Healer #1) by Maria V. Snyder (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 47,340 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Kushiel's Dart (Phèdre's Trilogy, #1) by Jacqueline Carey (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 84,289 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Hawksong (The Kiesha'ra, #1) by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 23,056 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Schooled in Magic (Schooled in Magic, #1) by Christopher G. Nuttall (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6,129 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Resenting the Hero (Hero, #1) by Moira J. Moore 3.59 avg rating — 5,186 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Masks (Masks of Aygrima, #1) by E.C. Blake (Goodreads Author) 3.41 avg rating — 780 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Iron Thorn (Iron Codex, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge 3.57 avg rating — 5,936 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Dark Citadel (The Dark Citadel, #1) by Michael Wallace (Goodreads Author) 3.54 avg rating — 755 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 12,937 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Oracle Betrayed by Catherine Fisher 3.80 avg rating — 2,039 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars