Goodreads Choice Awards Finalists 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Strange_Trees (18 Lists)



The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Recommended by George R. R. Martin
28 books — 74 voters
Walk in Shadow by Steven EriksonDeadhouse Landing by Ian C. Esslemont
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2017
333 books — 1,382 voters

Perdido Street Station by China MiévilleCity of Saints and Madmen by Jeff VandermeerKraken by China Miéville
Best Weird Fiction Books
1,200 books — 1,090 voters
Gardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonNight of Knives by Ian C. EsslemontKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
Great Series-Fantasy
155 books — 38 voters

The Thorn of Emberlain by Scott LynchFall of Light by Steven EriksonDancer's Lament by Ian C. Esslemont
2016 Highly Anticipated Fantasy
203 books — 1,293 voters
Fall of Light by Steven EriksonChildren of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel KayDancer's Lament by Ian C. Esslemont
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2016
432 books — 1,812 voters

Liminal States by Zack Parsons
Weird Westerns
281 books — 268 voters
The Golden Compass by Philip PullmanGardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
Most Interesting Magic System
2,612 books — 8,763 voters

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchGardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
Best Fantasy World
1,644 books — 1,994 voters
A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinThe Crippled God by Steven Erikson
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
1,629 books — 1,905 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinA Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinA Feast for Crows by George R.R. MartinA Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
The Grimdarks
476 books — 1,172 voters
The Art of BioShock Infinite by Irrational GamesThe Art of Skyrim by Bethesda Softworks
Best Videogame Art Books
166 books — 51 voters

Fall of Light by Steven Erikson
Can't Wait Science Fiction/Fantasy of 2015
582 books — 3,037 voters
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinGardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonA Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
/r/Fantasy Top Novels of All Time
297 books — 425 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinGardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best Fantasy Series, Trilogies, and Duologies
2,066 books — 11,664 voters
The Winds of Winter by George R.R. MartinA Dream of Spring by George R.R. MartinThe Thorn of Emberlain by Scott Lynch
Hurry Up and Release It!!!
252 books — 3,792 voters

Gardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonDeadhouse Gates by Steven EriksonMemories of Ice by Steven EriksonThe Bonehunters by Steven EriksonReaper's Gale by Steven Erikson
Military Fantasy
299 books — 587 voters
Gardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchKushiel's Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel KayKushiel's Scion by Jacqueline Carey
The Best Epic Fantasy (fiction)
4,158 books — 25,688 voters