For example, the dresden files by jim butcher, if it maintains its quality through completion, is going to be one of the finest fantasy series ever written. Some of the best work in fantasy these days is being done in series excluded from the list. The lies of locke lamora gentleman bastards 49 the dresden files by jim butcher. This is the story of kvothe, an adventurer and musician, as he recalls his lifes adventures to a scribe named devan lochees, also called the chronicler. Best fantasy series, trilogies, and duologies 1525 books. Author marko kloos rose to fame within the sciencefiction world with his military science fiction series frontlines, but changed things up last year with a new project. Cast your eyes upon our list of some of the best fantasy novels of all. Hamblys dark fantasy novels tell a story of war and witchcraft. Its tightly plotted and superbly written, something we expect from the author of the long price quartet, a fantasy series that tops many a persons top ten fantasy list.
The 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever thrillist. Whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, theres. The 20 best new scifi and fantasy books to read in march. Heres a list of best fantasy books of all time arranged alphabetically. Disclosure i earn a small commission for any products. Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers. Or, remembering that i limited this list to only one book per author and only one book per series, if you think another selection from that author or. Based on historical events, the poppy war, brilliantly written, shows you how this war orphan aced the keju, a test that finds the most talented youth, entered the most elite military school, and discovered her unknown power.
Fantasy book recommendations in 2020 with images epic. Her last series, the broken earth trilogy, is a brilliant work of fantasy fiction, and each installment earned her the hugo award for best novel. For the sake of tidiness and our own sanity, weve limited this list to series that include at least three books, and that are either completely. This adult fantasy series is based on the history and politics of mid20th century china and the second sinojapanese war. The broken crown is the first book in the series, tracking the struggle between the. Im afraid i cant give much more of a description im open to all sorts of recommendations as unfortunately i have been u able to make time for reading. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. Fantasy the kingkiller chronicle by patrick rothfuss. The best fantasy novels of all time penguin random house.
From one of the most renowned fantasy and science fiction writers of all time comes. The mercy thompson books by patricia briggs are also quite good, and the southern vampire mysteries by charlaine harris and the hollows series by. The best book series for adults in every genre book riot. Ultimate list 2020 50 the lies of locke lamora by scott lynch. Trust real people, not robots, to give you book recommendations. The story follows protagonist rin as she goes from being a poor. Another newer series, patrick rothfusss kingkiller chronicles consists of two published books, with the third book in the series, the doors of stone, forthcoming. Malazan book of the fallen series, by steven erikson 1999 to 2011. Martins epic fantasy series takes place on the fictional. Fantasy books to read fantasy fiction best fantasy book series adult fantasy books good books my books dark books thriller book lists 9 of the best dark fantasy books to pick up right now book riot get ready for an atmospheric read with these dark fantasy books, many of which feature an antihero and deal with moral ambiguity. I am looking a book thats fictional fantasy, something long and magical.