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Epic Fantasy

Epic Fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy that is set in invented or parallel world. It is most commonly considered to be the same genre as High Fantasy, since they share many of the same elements, but Epic Fantasy takes the story even farther, in a bigger and more epic way (e.g. the stakes are greater; the land/world is in peril; a great evil threatens the world; the conflict shakes all who dwell in the world of the story).

Epic Fantasy became more famous through the works of such as: Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks, Robert Jordan, Robin Hobb, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch, Joe Abercrombie, Terry B ...more

New Releases Tagged "Epic Fantasy"

Heir (Heir Duology, #1)
Bloodguard (Old Erth, #1)
For She Is Wrath
The Fury of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #3)
The City in Glass
Sorcery and Small Magics (The Wildersongs Trilogy, #1)
Swordcrossed
Metal from Heaven
Drumindor (The Riyria Chronicles, #5)
The Great Library of Tomorrow (The Book of Wisdom Trilogy, #1)
The Gods Below (The Hollow Covenant, #1)
The Scarlet Throne (False Goddess, #1)
A Tide of Black Steel (Age of Wrath, #1)
The Ending Fire (The Ending Fire Trilogy, #3)
The Heart of the World (The Isles of the Gods, #2)
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Lists

Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. MaasThe Ashes & the Star-Cursed King by Carissa BroadbentA Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
Epic High Fantasy/Romance/Mythology in 2023
155 books — 352 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinJ.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set by J.R.R. TolkienMistborn Trilogy Boxed Set by Brandon Sanderson
Great Fantasy Reads
357 books — 580 voters

The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussA Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick RothfussThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
My Favorite Fantasy Books
925 books — 652 voters
The Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Land by Aleron KongWords of Radiance by Brandon SandersonThe Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best New Fantasy Novel
295 books — 815 voters

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. MartinThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Final Empire by Brandon SandersonThe Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
Best "second world" fantasy after J.R.R. Tolkien
150 books — 222 voters
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosGild by Raven KennedyA Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. ArmentroutThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Sarah J. Maas Clones
84 books — 328 voters

Epic Fantasy Books

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1)
A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)
A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4)
A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5)
The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, #2)
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive, #2)
The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3)
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Quotes Tagged “Epic Fantasy”

Roshani Chokshi
“ Only use it in emergencies." "I figured, once you said 'bomb. ...more ”
― Roshani Chokshi, The Gilded Wolves
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Billie-Jo Williams
“ Hurricanes couldn’t remove you from my mind. You’re my world and I’m incapable of not loving you. ”
― Billie-Jo Williams
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Videos Tagged “Epic Fantasy”

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Groups Tagged "Epic Fantasy"

Silent World — A discussion group A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent …more
1,328 members, last active 50 days ago
Worlds Beyond the Margins Celebrating Adult Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror books that promote diversity and inclusion. In al…more
1,864 members, last active an hour ago
Epic Reads, regardless of length. This group is open to anyone if you like reading pretty much anything but Romance novels (no off…more
2 members, last active 6 years ago
Discutir, comentar, difundir, sobre literatura fantástica entre lectores y escritores de habla h…more
1 member, last active 7 years ago

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