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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Pollyanna (22 Lists)



The Line That Cannot Be Crossed by Ian GregoireTurns of Fate by Anne BishopWe Lived on the Horizon by Erika SwylerHole in the Sky by Daniel H. WilsonDust by Josh Plasse
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2025
551 books — 899 voters
The Line That Cannot Be Crossed by Ian GregoireThe Thorns Remain by J.J.A. HarwoodThe London Séance Society by Sarah PennerThe Pomegranate Gate by Ariel Kaplan
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2023
469 books — 1,086 voters

The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian Gregoire
SPFBO 8 (2022) Part 2
100 books — 16 voters
The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian Gregoire
Becky M's SPFBO 8 Batch
29 books — 11 voters

The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireThe Stone Knife by Anna StephensThe Wolf of Oren-Yaro by K.S. VillosoUpright Women Wanted by Sarah GaileyThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2020
93 books — 37 voters
The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbDune by Frank HerbertThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireBlood Song by Anthony Ryan
Addicting Epic SciFi & Fantasy Series and Books
66 books — 84 voters

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbDaughter of the Forest by Juliet MarillierSabriel by Garth NixThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
Best Coming Of Age Epic Fantasy
145 books — 147 voters
The Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award 2020!
87 books — 28 voters

The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Novels by Black Authors
91 books — 53 voters
The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
Books You Wish More People Knew About
17,402 books — 10,147 voters

Empire of Exiles by Erin M. EvansNotorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2022
547 books — 1,411 voters
The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireKushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline CareyThe Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyPaladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold
Speculative Fiction that Passes the Bechdel Test
853 books — 845 voters

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
Recommended Fantasy Series
41 books — 56 voters
The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireMaster of Crows by Grace DravenThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireThe Brush of Black Wings by Grace DravenThe Scrying by Jaci Miller
Great Indie Fantasy Books
135 books — 105 voters

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyDaughter of the Blood by Anne BishopThe Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireLegend by David Gemmell
High Fantasy Books That AREN'T The Lord of The Rings Or George R. Martin
110 books — 101 voters
The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireNorthern Wrath by Thilde Kold Holdt
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2020
518 books — 1,305 voters

Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyKushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline CareyKushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline CareyThe Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,743 books — 19,012 voters
The Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireThe Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireMaster of Crows by Grace DravenThe Brush of Black Wings by Grace DravenThe Scrying by Jaci Miller
Indie Fantasy Recommendations
389 books — 243 voters

The Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireMaster of Crows by Grace DravenThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireThe Brush of Black Wings by Grace DravenThe Scrying by Jaci Miller
Best Indie Fantasy Books Worth a Read
1,590 books — 1,680 voters
The Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireThe Apprentice in the Master’s Shadow by Ian GregoireNight's Master by Tanith Lee
Best Fantasy Books Under the Radar
2,169 books — 1,621 voters

The Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian GregoireStrange the Dreamer by Laini TaylorThe Ruin of Kings by Jenn LyonsEmpire of Sand by Tasha SuriPhoenix Unbound by Grace Draven
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2018
515 books — 1,551 voters
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Exercise of Vital Powers by Ian Gregoire
High Fantasy with Female Leads (just the first books of a series)
37 books — 40 voters