2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Hypatia (19 Lists)



Harry Potter and the RAF by Ravengrad
Harry Potter Fanfiction on Goodreads
288 books — 79 voters
Faerie Bound by Jenna Castille
Gay Romance Featuring Royalty/Nobility
507 books — 252 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonSteelheart by Brandon SandersonThe Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy of the 2010s
1,630 books — 1,909 voters
Skin Game by Jim ButcherWords of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy of 2014
146 books — 612 voters

Popular Fantasy on Goodreads with between 50000 and 99999 ratings
666 books — 83 voters
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Best Fantasy you will totally LOVE
41 books — 14 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Best of 2014 Reads
17 books — 6 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Best Fiction Over 1,000 Pages
14 books — 8 voters

Lioness Rampant by Tamora PierceThe Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora PierceIn the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora PierceAlanna by Tamora Pierce
Strong Female Characters in Epic Fantasy
241 books — 141 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Hero of Ages by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Best Epic Fantasy
147 books — 106 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
Most unique, original, and interesting magical systems
152 books — 152 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakMistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4 and Above
627 books — 273 voters

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Books With a Goodreads Average Rating of 4.3 and Above
3,129 books — 478 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. Tolkien
Highest Rated Books on Goodreads (with at least 100 ratings)
326 books — 439 voters

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Hugo 2015 Eligible Works
102 books — 239 voters
The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington
Best New Fantasy Novel
301 books — 787 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott LynchAlanna by Tamora PierceElantris by Brandon Sanderson
Fantasy Books That Should Be Movies
919 books — 1,002 voters
Dragon and Thief by Timothy ZahnShield of Stars by Hilari BellThe Sword of Waters by Hilari BellArcher's Goon by Diana Wynne Jones
Hidden Gems: YA-Fantasy Novels
2,203 books — 2,748 voters

Thief's War by Hilari BellPlayer's Ruse by Hilari BellMimus by Lilli ThalThe Last Knight by Hilari BellRogue's Home by Hilari Bell
Books That Should Be Made Into Movies
32,220 books — 68,341 voters