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Best Fantasy Book Series of All Time
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Best Fantasy Book Series of All Time

Dragons, magic, and worlds beyond imagination — which fantasy series pulled you in and refused to let go?

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The Wheel of Time – Robert Jordan

The Wheel of Time – Robert Jordan

14 books of epic scope — Jordan's world-building and magic system remain unmatched in breadth.

▲ Steady·Score +20
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Mistborn – Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn – Brandon Sanderson

Allomancy, ash skies, and the Lord Ruler — Sanderson's debut trilogy has the most satisfying finale in fantasy.

▲ Steady·Score +15
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First Law – Joe Abercrombie

First Law – Joe Abercrombie

Grimdark's finest — Logen Ninefingers and Glokta are among fantasy's most compelling characters.

▲ Steady·Score +10
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Harry Potter – J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter – J.K. Rowling

Hogwarts, Quidditch, and Voldemort — the series that turned a generation into readers.

▲ Steady·Score +10
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The Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis

The Chronicles of Narnia – C.S. Lewis

The wardrobe, Aslan, and Narnia — Lewis's allegorical fantasy shaped the childhoods of millions.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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Discworld – Terry Pratchett

Discworld – Terry Pratchett

41 novels of satirical fantasy genius — Pratchett's flat world balanced comedy and profound humanity.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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The Stormlight Archive – Brandon Sanderson

The Stormlight Archive – Brandon Sanderson

Cosmere's crown jewel — Sanderson's intricate magic systems and emotional depth reward deeply.

▲ Steady·Score +8
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A Song of Ice and Fire – George R.R. Martin

A Song of Ice and Fire – George R.R. Martin

Game of Thrones' source — Martin's morally complex, unpredictable world changed what fantasy could be.

▲ Steady·Score +7
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The Witcher – Andrzej Sapkowski

The Witcher – Andrzej Sapkowski

Geralt of Rivia's morally grey monster-hunting Poland-inspired world that spawned a gaming phenomenon.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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The Name of the Wind – Patrick Rothfuss

The Name of the Wind – Patrick Rothfuss

Kvothe's story is the most beautifully written fantasy prose since Tolkien — we still await the finale.

▲ Steady·Score +4
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Dune – Frank Herbert

Dune – Frank Herbert

The best-selling sci-fi/fantasy novel ever — Herbert's desert planet is the most politically complex world in fiction.

▲ Steady·Score +3
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The Lord of the Rings – Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings – Tolkien

The father of modern fantasy — Middle-earth set the template every fantasy world since has followed.

▲ Steady·Score -4
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