Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Shelby (21 Lists)



This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona AndrewsSteel Gods by Richard SwanAgnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettThe Dragon Has Some Complaints by John WiswellThe Eye of Leviathan by M.A. Carrick
2026 Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
150 books — 76 voters
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleyFirst Test by Tamora PierceWild Magic by Tamora PierceGraceling by Kristin CashoreBlack Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Traditional Fantasy Written by Women
397 books — 88 voters

Cold Magic by Kate ElliottBlack Sun by Rebecca RoanhorseThe Final Strife by Saara El-ArifiThe City of Brass by S.A. ChakrabortyGodkiller by Hannah Kaner
Epic fantasy SERIES by and about women (not YA)
106 books — 19 voters
The Tapestry of Fate by Shannon ChakrabortyThis Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona AndrewsAgnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettThe Eye of Leviathan by M.A. CarrickVictorious by V.E. Schwab
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2026
336 books — 382 voters

Angelfall by Susan Ee
Best Unknown but must be Known books
9,076 books — 8,307 voters
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth DurstBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabA Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu MandannaThe Floating World by Axie OhThe Witch Roads by Kate Elliott
Can't Wait Sci-Fi/Fantasy of 2025
548 books — 893 voters

The Witch Roads by Kate ElliottGrave Empire by Richard SwanBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabThe Incandescent by Emily TeshThe Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
2025 Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction
258 books — 196 voters
The Witch Roads by Kate ElliottImmortal by Sue Lynn TanBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. SchwabThe Floating World by Axie OhAmong the Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon
2025 Fantasy Novels
225 books — 238 voters

Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki暁のヨナ 1 [Akatsuki no Yona 1] by Mizuho Kusanagiなまいきざかり。 1 [Namaikizakari. 1] by Mitsubachi MiyukiSkip Beat!, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura
Best Romance Manga
311 books — 613 voters
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki暁のヨナ 1 [Akatsuki no Yona 1] by Mizuho KusanagiAttack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime Isayama
Best Manga Book Ever
1,253 books — 3,944 voters

Burn for Me by Ilona AndrewsMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsMoon Called by Patricia BriggsAngels' Blood by Nalini SinghWritten in Red by Anne Bishop
Best ADULT Urban Fantasy, Fantasy and Paranormal Romance
4,360 books — 10,096 voters
Tinker by Wen SpencerBurn for Me by Ilona AndrewsMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsMoon Called by Patricia BriggsWritten in Red by Anne Bishop
Best Adult Urban Fantasy (First Book Only)
189 books — 150 voters

Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 by Hajime IsayamaYona of the Dawn, Vol. 1 by Mizuho KusanagiKamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta SuzukiFullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 1 by Hiromu ArakawaOuran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco Hatori
List of Awesome Manga/Graphic Novels!
327 books — 213 voters
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 by Bisco HatoriSkip Beat!, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki NakamuraKamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 by Julietta Suzuki赤髪の白雪姫 1 [Akagami no Shirayuki-hime 1] by Sorata Akizuki暁のヨナ 1 [Akatsuki no Yona 1] by Mizuho Kusanagi
Favorite Shoujo Manga
468 books — 1,718 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreFire by Kristin CashoreLirael by Garth NixMagic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Best Fantasy of the 2000s
603 books — 675 voters
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleyDealing with Dragons by Patricia C. WredeDragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
Dragons
1,786 books — 2,542 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreThrone of Glass by Sarah J. MaasAlanna by Tamora PierceSabriel by Garth NixThe Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,351 books — 5,141 voters
First Test by Tamora PierceThe Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleySabriel by Garth NixAngelfall by Susan EeFire by Kristin Cashore
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,093 books — 8,689 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienSabriel by Garth NixGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Icewind Dale Trilogy Collector's Edition by R.A. Salvatore
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,085 books — 11,753 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreSabriel by Garth NixMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsFirst Test by Tamora PierceThe Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,489 books — 18,290 voters

Sabriel by Garth NixGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinleyFirst Test by Tamora Pierce
"High Fantasy" with Female Leads / protoganists
455 books — 521 voters