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This is a list for lovers of "epic" fantasy. By this I mean fantasy set in another world or realm, usually historical in nature. This is not a list for paranormal or urban fantasy, so all those books about vampires and werewolves in urban times do not belong here, nor do most science fiction books.
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245 books · 159 voters · list created June 26th, 2012 by Ghostcheese (votes) .
Tags: fantasy, female
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message 1: by Tamara (new)

Tamara The trial of blood and steel series should be on this list.


message 2: by Kelley (new)

Kelley I'm not sure "My Familiar Stranger" (1) or "Divergent" (8) should be here. The former is shelved frequently as Urban Fantasy, and the latter is dystopian science fiction.


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