11 The Lies of Locke Lamora | The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 2006 | Fantasy, Heist Fiction | World Fantasy Award Nominee | A thrilling tale of a clever thief, Locke Lamora, who operates in a city of elaborate deception and corruption, only to face a deadly adversary. |
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12 Eragon | Eragon | Christopher Paolini | 2002 | Fantasy, Coming-of-Age | New York Times Bestseller | A farm boy named Eragon discovers a dragon egg, launching him into an ancient battle between good and evil. |
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13 The Poppy War | The Poppy War | R.F. Kuang | 2018 | Dark Fantasy, Historical Fantasy | Compton Crook Award | A war-orphan named Rin earns a place at an elite military school, only to discover dark shamanic powers that could change the fate of her world. |
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14 The Priory of the Orange Tree | The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 2019 | Epic Fantasy, Feminist Fantasy | British Book Award Nominee | A sprawling standalone fantasy about a divided world on the brink of war, with dragons, queens, and warriors shaping the fate of nations. |
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15 The Black Prism | The Black Prism | Brent Weeks | 2010 | Epic Fantasy, Magic System Heavy | David Gemmell Legend Award Nominee | In a world where light-based magic reigns, a powerful ruler hides dark secrets that could shatter his kingdom. |
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16 The Silmarillion | The Silmarillion | J.R.R. Tolkien | 1977 | High Fantasy | Classic | Mythic tales of Middle-earth before the events of The Lord of the Rings. |
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17 Gardens of the Moon | Gardens of the Moon | Steven Erikson | 1999 | Epic Fantasy | Locus Award | A brutal war unfolds as gods, mages, and soldiers clash across the Malazan Empire. |
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18 The Dragonbone Chair | The Dragonbone Chair | Tad Williams | 1988 | High Fantasy | Locus Award Nominee | Simon embarks on a journey that unveils a world-shattering secret. |
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19 Mistborn: The Final Empire | Mistborn: The Final Empire | Brandon Sanderson | 2006 | Epic Fantasy, Heist Fiction | Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award | In a world ruled by the immortal Lord Ruler, a group of rebels led by a skilled thief with newfound powers plot an impossible heist. |
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20 The Rage of Dragons | The Rage of Dragons | Evan Winter | 2019 | African-Inspired Epic Fantasy | Reddit r/Fantasy Stabby Award | A revenge-driven tale of war and power in a world where only a few can harness incredible abilities. |
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