The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. MaasFalling Kingdoms by Morgan RhodesRebel Spring by Morgan RhodesSabriel by Garth NixFrozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes
Best High Fantasy Books for Young Adults
262 books — 341 voters
The Magicians' Guild by Trudi CanavanThe Swords of Night and Day by David GemmellThrough Titan's Trail by Austin DragonBlood and Iron by Eli  SteeleThe Queen's Poisoner by Jeff Wheeler
Best Sword and Sorcery
189 books — 227 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
SF/F Assassins!
317 books — 814 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams
Fantasy Books Written for Adults
1,336 books — 1,647 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieMagician by Raymond E. Feist
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,682 books — 26,712 voters