The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. MaasFalling Kingdoms by Morgan RhodesRebel Spring by Morgan RhodesSabriel by Garth NixFrozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes
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261 books — 338 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
193 books — 214 voters

Graceling by Kristin CashoreThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
SF/F Assassins!
328 books — 838 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
1,364 books — 1,746 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)
4,887 books — 27,113 voters