Top 10 Fantasy Books of All Time (2024)

I read 377 fantasy books and these are the ultimate top 10 fantasy book must reads! ✨ The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1-month free trial of Skillshare skl.sh/funfantasybooks05241
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Timestamps:
00:00 Hi!
00:15 Honorable mention 1
01:20 Honorable mention 2
02:36 Honorable mention 3
04:01 Honorable mention 4
05:54 Honorable mention 5
07:24 Honorable mention 6
09:04 Honorable mention 7
10:26 Honorable mention 8
13:18 Top 10
14:57 Top 9
16:43 Top 8
18:24 Top 7
20:19 Top 6
22:12 Top 5
23:45 Top 4
25:27 Top 3
27:00 Top 2
28:49 Top 1

[@alittax]

Honorable mentions: The Wheel of Time Brandon Sanderson: Mistborn Pierce Brown: Red Rising Julie Kagawa: Shadow of the Fox Becky Chambers: A psalm for the wild built Neil Gaiman: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (easy to imagine what he writes about) Neil Gaiman: Stardust (not honorable mention, but was mentioned as a good book) TJ Klune: The house in the cerulean sea Susanna Clarke: Piranesi Top 10 to 1 (in this order): V.E. Schwab: The invisible life of Addie Larue kzbin.info/www/bejne/injVcoGalq1-qrM RF Kuang: The Poppy War "Ken Liu: The grace of kings" and "The wall of storms" (well-crafted stories) Fonda Lee: Jade city Rosaria Munda: Fireborne Andy Weir: Project Hail MAry James Islington: The will of the many Adrian Tchaikovsky: Guns of the dawn ML Wang: The sword of Kaigen (a slow burn: takes a long time to get good, but when it does, it gets really good) Brandon Sanderson: Oathbringer (great ending, nuanced main characters)

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you so much for this!

[@alittax]

@@FunFantasyBooks Thank YOU for the video! :)

[@flippy5555]

I wish I had the discipline to read that many books but I get drawn to watching BookTube videos like yours lol 😂😂😎😎 beautiful collection

[@HORRORoftheMIND]

You've convinced me to add a bunch of new books to my tbr. Love you channel!!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahh yay!!!! You just made me very happy!!

[@shinyswondrouslibrary]

I loveee how you talked about these books, I could listen to you for hours

[@BrianBell7]

I bow to your amazing editing powers!!! Great list!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahah thank you!! It took me ages!! So happy you enjoyed it!

[@ricardogranados4381]

I love the ocean at the end of the lane. One of my favorite books. Glad to see it receiving some love.

[@someguy42093]

Have you read the sandman? Gaiman best work hands down.

[@MrTugwit]

One of the best characters ever created: "You break, I fix." 😄😀

[@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels]

Nice list. Haven't read some, but of the ones I have I can't argue with your taste. One of your videos actually made me read Sword of Kaigen, which blew me away. With so many honorable mentions, maybe you should have just included the two more picks and done a Top 20 😂 Hope you're enjoying your honeymoon!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha I know man! It literally took me almost an hour to decide haha! I concluded honorable mentions are the loophole lmao

[@angelikcakes8814]

OMG how did i hust discover your channel i love your content so muchh❤❤ thank you for doing all these

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhhh thank you so much!! Welcome to the family! 🥰

[@teles2988]

I'm starting to read. Still a begginer but I read the poppy war first book, and I read 200 pages in a day. I've never done that and it got me into reading again. So good. And you are the first one I've seen to talk about it

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Oh wow!! 200 pages a day is a LOT! I am so happy for you! Here’s hoping you keep finding books you are passionate about!

[@laku_u]

I have been waiting for this since you teased it on Instagram! I love how long your honorable mention list is, especially since you managed to include my boy Red Rising, and here I am not having enough favorites of all time to even reach a top 10! I can't wait for the sequel to Will of the Many to be announced so I can read the first one and judge if you are correct in bumping the Aurelian Cycle down to make space for it (🕶probably not). Though, "better than Red Rising"? Fighting words!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahahaha fighting words indeed! I can’t wait for you to read The Will of the Many and then feel the heartbreak if you don’t love it as much lol

[@mythfary]

I loved the book recommendations! They will be a great inspiration for writing and scripting my own fantasy stories on my channel.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

How lovely!

[@BruceWayne15325]

Thanks for sharing. Most of my favorites of all time were in your honorable mentions, so it will be interesting to try some of your top 10 that I haven't read. My top 3 favorites so far have been: Mistborn, Wheel of Time, Stormlight Archive, Farseer Trilogy, Tawny Man, Sword of Truth... lol okay I had to squeeze in a 4th, 5th, and 6th.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha I feel you! I tried to only have 10 books and look what happened lol! Thank you for sharing! I am excited about Wheel of Time! Already finishing book 3 and gosh it is great!

[@BookishDaddy]

Awesome and fun video! I want to read Sword of Kaigan asap!!!!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Please please do! 💕

[@AnnaRak423]

Hi Isa, I loved Project Hail Mary and The Sword of Kaigen. I think Fireborne may be next! Love your enthusiasm in your videos! 🥰

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Oh yay!! Please read it! And let me know afterwards!!!

[@mathewcarlson6271]

The Sword of Kaigen scene for me involved a face of in a dojo between two particular characters. One of the most emotionally charged, beautifully written chapters I've read in years!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Sword of Kaigen is such a beautiful book 🥲🥲

[@taranlarousa3082]

Takeru finally somewhat opening up to misaki is one of my favorite moments in any movie or book i’ve ever experienced

[@mathewcarlson6271]

@@taranlarousa3082 absolutely....it was just so intense and perfectly executed.

[@sumanpani]

I recenty re-read Sword of Kaigen, And some interaction in the first 10% of the book that hits harder knowing the rest of the stories.

[@reubenwachs]

Fantastic video thank you

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you!!

[@blackladyink1]

Really enjoyed this

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you for letting me know! It makes me happy!

[@louisejames9064]

Have you read A day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon? It is my potential next read! Really enjoyed this video! Espero que tengas un buen día!

[@RyeMiArt]

I read many of your top 10 and loved them (except Red Rising, sorry, not a fan) and I hope to read Fireborne, Grace of Kings and maybe Guns of the Dawn soon :D

[@pabloeimil]

Hola Isa! Me gustan tus videos, enhorabuena por el trabajo. Quisiera pedirte una opinión. Soy un aficionado de la fantasía y siento que hay demasiadas buenas obras no traducidas al español que me encantaría leer. Mi inglés es decente y creo que me podría manejar leyendo en inglés. Me gustaría pedirte opinión, ¿para ti cual sería un buen libro / saga para empezar a leer en inglés? Que sea sencillo de entender. Gracias y un saludo!

[@moresoysauce5489]

Sword of Kaigen is the best book I've ever read from booktube. It's astonishingly good.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Agreed!! It is so underrated outside of booktube!

[@theserpent6070]

Good list! The Wheel of Time is my favourite so I’d be curious to see if it breaks your top ten once you’ve read more. There are definitely some weaker books but the highs of the series are unmatched

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhhh I just finished this morning Dragon Reborn and agg it is so good! Can’t wait to see what this story has in store for me!

[@conordempsey8854]

I have the exact same thing woth Dandelion Dynasty. I love it so much but taking quite a big break before starting book 3. I really want to savour it and not rush to the end!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Maybe this is our year to finish Dandelion!!

[@caitlinl2750]

I’ve read all but two! But I’m getting to oathbringer and eyeing guns of the dawn😅

[@h.a.6060]

The Wheel of Time is at my number one spot. Nothing comes close. At least nothing from what I have read so far. Thank you for this lovely list. I'd love to explore some of these books soon.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhh I am also hoping for WOT to be at the top of my list once I finish it! Currently reading Shadow Rising and wow!

[@KIRI77]

Rote, Malazan

[@favrewanab]

Oathbringer is a very good book and it's tragically underrated in my opinion. But it's not my favorite Stormlight book; that honor still goes to The Way of Kings which is in my top 10 all time. Currently my top 10 goes like this: 10. The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 9. The Great Hunt by Jordan 8. The Gathering Storm by Jordan/Sanderson 7. The Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie 6. The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson 5. The Way of Kings by Sanderson 4. The Heroes by Abercrombie 3. Legend by David Gemmell 2. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 1. The Shadow Rising, The Fires of Heaven and Lord of Chaos by Jordan Technically that's my top 12, lol. The top 3 have been tied for my favorite book since 1997 and I don't ever see them changing. I power read the first 7 books of WoT in just a few weeks; missing hours upon hours of sleep and laying out of work so much I almost got fired just so I could read those books because I was so enamored with the characters, the world and the story. Never had another reading experience like it. Obviously WoT is my favorite series and I doubt that will ever change.

[@Mahi-dw2vd]

Read will of the many some said it compares to name of the wind (don't go with much expectations tho it might be not that good tho)I personally haven't read it just read some reviews

[@PsilocybeJedi]

Can never go wrong with Lord Grimdark. Last Argument of kings is an excellent mind-blower.

[@chiefsilverstacker1176]

No LOTR!! Wow

[@favrewanab]

@@chiefsilverstacker1176 those are solid 4 star books to me. Like many people I read them in my early years. Still love them but in my opinion many more modern works have surpassed them. If we are talking about works that have affected the genre then they are definitely top 10. But this is my personal top 10 and they are nowhere close.

[@JamesEavesJr]

My second and third time reading Mistborn just made me appreciate the books more because i missed so much the first time.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhhh reading this is probably a sign to re- read Mistborn!

[@danlupo4665]

LOL - I definitely laughed a little when I saw your honourable mentions list was almost as long as your top 10 😂not that I blame you at allll though - I'd definitely be in the same boat

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Bahahaha I did consider it too long, but honestly. It took me almost 1h to decide lol i resolved honorable mentions were the loophole!

[@danlupo4665]

@@FunFantasyBooks I mean it's not like any of us can really complain about you giving us a few more great book recommendations - it's kinda just win-win at this point 🤣

[@Ash_kingz]

I love your videos ❤

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you!! This really brighten my day!

[@CombativeRoboGuy]

I am happy to hear you enjoyed Addie LaRue. It was not for me. It is a great book but waaaay too much romance for my taste- it just felt overwhelming. When you were describing the Poppy War I thought you were talking about one of the Joe Abercrombie trilogies. And the Will of The Many is just fantastic. You also have made me even more excited to read the dandelion dynasty and the sword of Kaigen. And I might add Guns of the Dawn to my tbr now although I have only read City of Last Chances by Tchaikovsky and I was not a big fan of it.

[@mel27853]

Hey. I am thinking about getting into the Cosmere Brandon Sanderson series. Its a little overwhelming trying to figure out where to start and order to read in. Thoughts?

[@linnmagnusson3524]

Start with mistborn era 1, they are the easiest to get into😊

[@mel27853]

@@linnmagnusson3524 Thats what I ended up doing Im about 3/4 done with the first book

[@lorifrederick2367]

Love your videos, you always brighten up my day 😊

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you so much!! This comment brightens MY DAY!

[@bookfantastic]

Your passion sells these books. I am well read in the classics / older stuff, so it is valuable to learn from you about the new. I have a number of these books. Hard to find the time to read them.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahh thank you so so much! It means a lot that you find it valuable! Hopefully you can pick up some soon!

[@bookfantastic]

@@FunFantasyBooks I have all of that Maas series. I have Ross, Kuang, a lot of the other authors though not always the exact titles you name. Lot of good new fantasy. No time to read. That needs to change

[@technoblade5847]

I am so shocked that the list did not contain ASOIAF, bro I know it's a bit dark and morally gray but I was expecting it to be in top 3 at least. Am I the only one who's shocked. Also, I've read Oathbringer, bro ASOIAF is way way better, I can't say anything about The Sword of Kaigen(since I haven't read it) but ASOIAF at least deserved a second position in the list. Ik it's dark but the plot is so so good and the worldbuilding is better than everyone else's novels.

[@amy_harboredinpages8272]

The Sword of Kaigan... the suffering was felt.😢... so good!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha right? Sword of Kaigen hurst so badly!

[@leezae3183]

I totally agree with your ranking of The Will Of The Many. It was my favourite read of last year and was quiet comparable to Name of the Wind (which in my humble opinion is the best academia trope execution, besides Harry Potter). I didn't expect those scifi elements at the end of the book and despite it reading in first person view, I actually enjoyed the protagonists inner monologue. His struggles were very realistic. The only character I didn't enjoy was his romantic interest (can't remember her name right now). Felt like her character wasn't flushed out enough. Like I don't think they even told us her eye/hair color. She was sweet but flat at the same time.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Si happy to read that you also loved The Will of the Many!! I can’t wait for book 2!

[@ComicBookMalc]

Just found your channel and just added the 1st book from the number 1 series. Here we go......

[@PeterParker-ff7ub]

Thank you. Its difficult to find good ones that are just right.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Absolutely!! Happy reading!!

[@MrColtan]

You should make a top 10 of honorable mentions at this point 🤣 but it’s nice to see how passionate you are

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Bahahaha fair point!

[@moresoysauce5489]

Ah dude speaking bones is the best you have to finish! Speaking bones is so powerful and sad and happy all at once. Beautiful ending. Yes, anyone thinking about reading this series, my advice is to take your time with it. Don't try to rush it. Take your time and appreciate all the little details.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhh dude I know, I know!! I need to get into Speaking Bones soon! I am already missing the story 🥲

[@annedixon7609]

I wish I could get the trade size I have to read the kindle edition for now

[@KaijaKFanpages]

Just finished Brandon Sanderson's fourth book of the Stormlight Archive, Rhythm of War, and I have to agree with Sanderson's placement on the top of the list. Fabulous author with truly mesmerizing and heartfelt stories.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhh it is so great, I can’t wait for book 5 🥹

[@drzander3378]

You’d be hard pressed to read a more gripping tale than Raymond E. Feist’s ‘Magician’. Absolutely brilliant! Some of the story arcs and character development may seem familiar but that’s because so many authors were inspired by ‘Magician’.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Oh really! Thank you so much for the recommendation!!!

[@stefangummesson8367]

Can ÿou recommend a fantasybook that works as an introduction to fantasy for a newbie

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Definitely!! Haha try Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson!

[@someguy42093]

The hobbit. It’s an easy read. Not too long and good place to start. There also a series called “the song of Merlin”. Or something like that (Al the books have MERLIN in the title). Those are good too.

[@bobkeane7966]

Just starting Words of Radiance, the story really feels like it is expanding to give an even better view of this world and it's peoples.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Yay for you!!!! I hope you love the story! Book 3 is so outrageously great!

[@bobkeane7966]

@@FunFantasyBooks It's great when you don't want the story to end

[@abigailslade3824]

Try reading the Riftwar books by Raymond E Feist.

[@Obitvary]

A series that really stood out to me recently is the Magic of the Lost Series by C.L. Clark. I thought Unbroken and Faithless were great books and I'm really looking forward to the release of book 3. I'm a big fan of Stormlight Archive, it's a toss up for me between Way of Kings and Oathbreaker on which one I like more.

[@larrycable1827]

David Gemmell anyone. The guy has awards named after him. RIP David.

[@user-hd5ee2rc6g]

This is the book that got me into fantasy and I am a little surprised you do not have it on your list. I know you are much younger than me but it is an all time classic. It is a trilogy series called Lord of the Rings by Jrr Tolkien. I am sure that this is at the top of most people's fantasy list.

[@MrAelin]

Its interesting how the top 10 of fantasy books is so different between men and women. Women love more emotional stories and men like action, wars and such. Lotr, Malaz, game of thrones or the first law trilogy didn't even reach the honourable mentions. Not even Terry Pratchett or 80's classic fantasy books.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Indeed! I haven’t read much grimdark yet and I still have Malaz pending!! I have read and loved some Discworld books but I am afraid not many yet!

[@strawberryorange3755]

Many women like Game of Thrones, Lotr and Terry prachett! Myself included. Didn't like first law though, couldn't finish.

[@lagusa9528]

​@@strawberryorange3755la primera ley es espectacular

[@post-socratic1417]

just finished book 6 of red rising its amazing

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ohhh I need to continue then!!

[@kristiereed1403]

Oh you have to finish the Grace of Kings. It only gets better, especially book 4!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhh I know, I really can’t wait! This is the year!!

[@Piky3127]

Thank you Isa. This is great. (creo que eres española y estaría genial algún video o canal en castellano tuyo)

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Si!! Lo soy!! Jajaja muchas gracias!!

[@Piky3127]

@@FunFantasyBooks pues adoro tu canal. Me parece una maravilla y ojalá llegar a poder tener el inglés como nativo al igual que tú haces!!

[@Degrad21]

I started with stormlight and would not say that is wrong, buuut you should not read stormlight 1-5 and reading nothing else. I feel starting with oathbringer you gain a lot of joy if you read other cosmere books as well. and save yourself some confusion XD

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha oh agreed!

[@aurora0905]

La casa en el mar mas azul, así lo llaman en español, es como un abrazo. Me encantan tus videos.

[@RobinFromAshes]

My favorite fantasy series was Wheel of Time for a long time... Now it is The Wandering Inn.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Oh really! I’ve heard wonders! Should give it a try!

[@RobinFromAshes]

@@FunFantasyBooks The audiobooks are great, otherwise hit the webpage for it.

[@Dre_WritesYT]

A song of ice and fire (game of thrones) is probably my favorite series

[@Montie-Adkins]

I like having Project Hail Mary happiness in common with people.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahahah same here

[@michaelmazepa3802]

Oathbringer is also my favorite book of all time.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

What a great book!! Can’t wait to see what Sanderson has in store for us this year 🥲🥹

[@nickt463]

The series i got hooked on was Cradle. It has an amazing magic type system. I will admit the first book is a little boring, but the 12 book series is finished, and it's a masterpiece imo

[@edgaracajabon9522]

Personally l liked the Wayfarer Redemption series and the Coldfire trilogy by CS Friedman. Also liked even if it's so underrated is the Chronicles of Blood and Stone.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you so much for the recommendations!

[@crazyforbooksandcoffee]

This is a great list 😊😍

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Aww! Thanks Mel!

[@sumanpani]

Poppy War for the win. We discussed how the anger that the book brings out that makes it better .

[@shelleyaultman1193]

I read her book, Babel, and knew I had found a great writer. I'm reading The Poppy War trilogy next. I'd like to recommend The Sparrow and sequel Children of God by Mary Doria Russell..my favorite sci-fi/fantasy of all time. Please check it out.

[@sumanpani]

@@shelleyaultman1193 thank you for the recommendation. Will surely check them out

[@Phil858]

Oh please. If you're gonna say "of all time", you should include the older classics like Tolkien's LOTR, C. S. Lewis' Narnia, Terry Pratchett's Discworld, Le Guin's Wizard of Earthsea, etc., Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber, and even Stephen King's Dark Tower, Rowling's Harry Potter, and Martin's Song of Ice and Fire. You can even consider Shakespeare's The Tempest (or maybe not : ). Truth is, it's probably impossible to build an all-time list for fantasy books because there's so many to be read and considered. Perhaps the video's title was intended to be click bait?

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahh these are considered my favorite books of all time, but I do need to read more classic fantasy books!

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

You do realize these are just her opinions, right? It’s not meant to be an objective list of every good fantasy book throughout the ages.

[@sr.miguel4846]

Have you read malazan?

[@FunFantasyBooks]

I have not!! Should I?

[@icystorm6631]

ngl when she was giving intro for the will of the many all i could think about was rage of dragons and was like finally someone recognises it as one of the best. Welp ig it still remains my personal opinion

[@FunFantasyBooks]

I still need to read rage of dragons!!

[@assassin415]

8 honorable mentions lol might as well do a top 20 vid xD

[@ayushyt762]

Hey I really like your recommendation, But it's just my selfish desire but how about you dive deeper, how about you can reach more people . Feel free to ignore this content ideas, - lifestyle based content ( i..e. reading habits where you explain many things - how to read consistently / how to maintain reading habits in busy schedule ) - blindfolded book read - go a bookstore and buy a particular amount of book with blindfolded do watch Haley videos for more reference - ranking low rated books - you pick this books with low rated reviews and rank them - there a lot more but this will do for a while, moreover you more ideas of your own ) Btw I brought dark matters from your recommendation videos , I plan to read it after Red Rising

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Thank you so much for the ideas! Really appreciate them!

[@LibrariesandLattes]

I just read The Way of Kings for the first time and can’t wait to continue the series!! I loved Addie LaRue and Cerulean Sea too and there are tons more here on my TBR 😊

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Oh yay!!! So happy you loved them!!!

[@moresoysauce5489]

That is an S-tier book nook haha

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha thanks you!!

[@733khalil]

El Imperio final 🔥🔥🔥

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Siiii! Es un libro que preste y no se donde tengo!! Pero el 2 y el 3… definitivamente jaja!

[@Dehumanizer3000]

its kinda shocking out of all these lists on youtube they omit classic fantasy writers, like Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fritz Leiber, Karl Wagner, Poul Anderson, Michael Moorcock and Robert e Howard. you should read Robert E howard's Conan the Cimmerian, Solomon Kane and Kull of Atlantis, because alot of fantasy tropes trace back to Howard. Howard and Tolkien are the fantasy genres foundation, without Howard, fantasy would be a very very different genre. Howard's "The Shadow Kingdom" from 1929 can be said to be one of the first proper fantasy/sword and sorcery stories.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Still need to read them! But thanks for the recommendations!

[@Enroth186]

Thank you for the effort, but a top 10 with 8 honorable mentions is strange imho. Better do a straight top 20 next time maybe.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhh it is though narrowing it down and also ordering them! That’s a pain in itself! I did add the timestamps in case you want to go to the top 10! I feel overall those 10 are way better for me than the honorable mentions!

[@conordempsey8854]

Just the way KZbin works, Top 20 booktube video won't get pushed as much by the algorithm as a top 10. Especially on booktube!

[@sumanpani]

Just 40min Isa? 😂

[@genghisgalahad8465]

7:24 I highly recommend American Gods.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

One of the only Gaiman’s that I haven’t read!!! Thank you for the rec!

[@user-cy5kw1ei7h]

Mistborn underrated aff

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Mistborn is a gem!

[@chiefsilverstacker1176]

Where is LOTR!

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Ahhh in my TBR i am afraid!!

[@RippyAF]

We have The. Exact. Same. Taste.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Great minds think alike, I mean, read alike! 🥹🫶

[@user-fn5ew4or6c]

THE SILMARILION IS HANDS DOWN THE HEST FANTASY BOOK EVER WRITTEN

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha still need to read it!

[@user-fn5ew4or6c]

@@FunFantasyBooks what are you waiting for read it asap

[@tjchase2]

I'm in the middle of Rhythm of War and Shallan is such a dull read that I've lost the will to finish the book.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Oh maaaaan, Shallan passes through so much in Rhythm! It also got a bit repetitive for me, but ended up loving it!

[@edgaracajabon9522]

I knew it before she said it

[@FunFantasyBooks]

🔮

[@lindsayschmidt2177]

No idea why people are being so hostile in these comments, makes me scared to venture into any fantasy book fandom even though I adore them (already in the ASOIAF fandom).

[@terrywatson3606]

A top 10 with 8 honourable mentions, why not just do a top 20 ! 🙄😂

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha I feel same thing would have happened! Top 20 and then honorable mentions! It is too hard to pick!

[@mwont]

So basically top 15?

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha don’t make me say it!

[@Rodzilla-wi1yu]

Should you have just titled this your top 18?

[@Cheezwizzie]

Sorry but red rising is #1😅 😊

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha so happy you loved it

[@EliT3xEleM3nT]

0:56 how can you start a chapter at the bottom of a page. Thats terrible design right there

[@gabriel32480]

Ill be honest when your top 10 became a top 20 i lost interest before the top 10 started. If you called it a top 20 i would have been fine, just the never getting to the expected list frustrated me sry

[@benceze]

The Gentleman Bastards series is up there with Song of Ice and Fire. And I'll continue to maintain that the First Law series is utter trash.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha reading is so subjective! I am not a fan either of First Law - atm at least!

[@benceze]

@@FunFantasyBooks in six books Joe Abercrombie couldn't wrap up most of the plot points he began or alluded to and gave no closure to most of his characters. Also the adoption of cynical endings by contemporary fantasy writers is not the flex they think it is. If GRRM does it for Song, then that series will be lower in the tier list IMO.

[@fandibus]

No Joe ambercrombie?

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Not for now!

[@gray5105]

mistborn not being in the top ten 😪😪

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha I should re-read it right?

[@gray5105]

@@FunFantasyBooks yessss

[@runforrestrun1965]

WOT totally overrated. A good original story but padded out way too long. Whole thing could have been done by4books if they eliminate the bloat. Far too much swishing of hair and other waffle.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha I am only at book 4, but yeah- it is going to be a long ride 🥲

[@runforrestrun1965]

@@FunFantasyBooks once you’ve read it all you will wonder why there’s so much padding, he could condense the story quite a lot without it losing much. The plot and his world of good vs bad, creatures, and the men vs women’s use of power is interesting and its strength, the best is the start and end couple of books, middle is meh.. Overall 6.5/10 max from me.

[@arthurweise2573]

Why don't you just have a top 20.

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Haha impossible, I would have added another 8 of honorable mentions

[@arthurweise2573]

@@FunFantasyBooks 😄

[@markh4473]

Sorry but I can’t take any fantasy list seriously if Michael Moorcock is not in it. Because he’s responsible for modern fantasy and pretty much almost every book you mentioned. Even Neil Gaiman has talked about the importance he’s had on the genre

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Sadly I haven’t read anything by him! But thanks for letting me know!

[@markh4473]

@@FunFantasyBooks you should also try Roger Zelazny’s Chronicle of Amber series, he’s another great author who doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.

[@monisharmuk]

You cat… 🥹🥹🥹

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahah her name is Thai 🥹

[@monisharmuk]

@@FunFantasyBooks love all you recommendations. Your passion for the books you read is contagious and makes me wanna read them. I have recently started reading and your channel has been amazing! And now the bonus is having Thai and seeing her snuggle on the couch behind 😭😭🥹🥹! ❤️❤️

[@PatentSky]

Right. I entered hoping for Lotr and discworld. I am very disappointed. Iam happy to see redrising in here tho

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Sorry about that!! I am just starting with Discworld (only read 4 so far) and LOTR is my pending read! Hopefully will get to it soon!

[@jonathancruz5716]

You forgot the Bible

[@Rocket89P14]

Read the gospels and tell me if it reads like a fantasy book

[@bodis8371]

Your missing one it’s called ONE PIECE

[@FunFantasyBooks]

Hahaha I know! I fear if I start it I will never get over it!