Goodreads Choice Awards Finalists 2025

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Polly (26 Lists)



Mister Impossible by Maggie Stiefvater
Can't Wait Books of 2021
1,172 books — 2,353 voters
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra ClareKing's Cage by Victoria AveyardStrange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
YA Novels of 2017
1,095 books — 6,563 voters

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasLord of Shadows by Cassandra ClareKing's Cage by Victoria AveyardA Conjuring of Light by V.E. SchwabFeversong by Karen Marie Moning
Most Anticipated Books of 2017
958 books — 2,736 voters
The Alchemists of Loom by Elise KovaA Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. MaasLord of Shadows by Cassandra ClareKing's Cage by Victoria AveyardA Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2017
1,311 books — 3,824 voters

The Scorpio Races by Maggie StiefvaterThe Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterWake by Lisa McMannAngelfall by Susan Ee
Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air
12,083 books — 12,161 voters
Angelfall by Susan EeThe Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
Best Unknown but must be Known books
9,064 books — 8,294 voters

Evermore by Alyson NoelShiver by Maggie StiefvaterBeautiful Creatures by Kami GarciaWicked Lovely by Melissa MarrEvernight by Claudia Gray
Series I've Given Up On...
1,023 books — 3,349 voters
Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
The "Can't Wait" Books of 2014
1,967 books — 5,292 voters

City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra ClareThe Forever Song by Julie KagawaBlue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,467 books — 15,148 voters
Graceling by Kristin CashoreDarkfever by Karen Marie MoningDead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Kick Ass Female Heroines in Paranormal Genre
976 books — 2,011 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Way of Shadows by Brent WeeksPoison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Books With Heroes/Heroines Who Are Assassins
1,229 books — 4,612 voters
Mistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Summoning by Kelley ArmstrongDarkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Kick-Butt Heroines
2,351 books — 2,429 voters

The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienTreasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonRobinson Crusoe by Daniel DefoeJourney to the Center of the Earth by Jules VerneThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
1,320 books — 5,836 voters
Artemis Fowl by Eoin ColferThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Summoning by Kelley ArmstrongCity of Lost Souls by Cassandra ClareThe Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Books With Nerdy, Geeky, or Genius Heroes and Heroines
1,145 books — 1,047 voters

City of Bones by Cassandra ClareDead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisDarkfever by Karen Marie MoningClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareHush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,402 books — 12,545 voters
Ink Exchange by Melissa MarrEvermore by Alyson NoelEvernight by Claudia Gray
Books I Regret Reading
2,301 books — 3,227 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Five Star Fantasy Books
1,816 books — 2,140 voters
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra ClareClockwork Prince by Cassandra ClareThe Iron Queen by Julie KagawaThe Death Cure by James DashnerShadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Best Books of 2011
2,669 books — 6,707 voters

The Iron King by Julie KagawaBallad by Maggie StiefvaterThe Iron Daughter by Julie KagawaThe Iron Queen by Julie KagawaDarkfever by Karen Marie Moning
The Best Books about Elves or Faeries
814 books — 1,055 voters
Darkfever by Karen Marie MoningThe Iron King by Julie KagawaLament by Maggie Stiefvater
Books about Faery
1,119 books — 2,310 voters

Mistborn by Brandon SandersonGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Black Jewels Trilogy by Anne Bishop
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,444 books — 18,181 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsInkheart by Cornelia FunkeFire by Kristin CashoreCity of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,062 books — 8,663 voters

City of Lost Souls by Cassandra ClareDeadlocked by Charlaine HarrisFinale by Becca FitzpatrickIced by Karen Marie MoningThe Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
Can't Wait Books of 2012
2,516 books — 15,088 voters
The Iron King by Julie KagawaInkheart by Cornelia Funke
Best Young Adult Books
13,105 books — 80,159 voters

Tintenherz by Cornelia FunkeThe Iron King by Julie KagawaDead to the World by Charlaine HarrisClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareEragon by Christopher Paolini
Best Paranormal Book/Series
246 books — 80 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienSookie Stackhouse Boxed Set by Charlaine HarrisCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Re-Readable
7,647 books — 2,319 voters