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High Fantasy

Characterized by an epic scope and a richly detailed, fully realized secondary world completely distinct from Earth, often drawing architectural and cultural cues from medieval or mythological histories.

The thrill of witnessing the fate of entire worlds hang in the balance, the grandeur of ancient prophecies unfolding, and the nobility of heroes rising to confront absolute evil. It is the feeling of epic stakes, sweeping quests, and the weight of destiny in a fully realized, magical realm.

Books

Fourth WingRebecca Yarros
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneJ. K. Rowling
The Name of the WindPatrick Rothfuss
A Game of ThronesGeorge R. R. Martin
A Feast for CrowsGeorge R. R. Martin
Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJ. K. Rowling
The HobbitJ. R. R. Tolkien
Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireJ. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixJ. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceJ. K. Rowling
The Eye of the WorldRobert Jordan
The Tombs of AtuanUrsula K. Le Guin
Siege and StormLeigh Bardugo
Reaper ManTerry Pratchett
The Fellowship of the RingJ. R. R. Tolkien
The Emperor's SoulBrandon Sanderson
Fire & BloodGeorge R. R. Martin
Red QueenVictoria Aveyard
ExileR. A. Salvatore
EragonChristopher Paolini
The Two TowersJ. R. R. Tolkien
The Immortals of MeluhaAmish
A Court of Wings and RuinSarah J. Maas
The Way of KingsBrandon Sanderson
A Wizard of EarthseaUrsula K. Le Guin
Onyx StormRebecca Yarros
The Return of the KingJ. R. R. Tolkien
A Clash of KingsGeorge R. R. Martin
FoundrysideRobert Jackson Bennett
Fool's AssassinRobin Hobb
The Spine of the WorldR. A. Salvatore
Crown of MidnightSarah J. Maas
Heir of FireSarah J. Maas
The Clan of the Cave BearJean M. Auel
Queen of ShadowsSarah J. Maas
The Girl Who Drank the MoonKelly Barnhill
A Dance with DragonsGeorge R. R. Martin
EldestChristopher Paolini
A Storm of SwordsGeorge R. R. Martin
The Wise Man's FearPatrick Rothfuss
The Horse and His BoyC. S. Lewis
DragonflightAnne McCaffrey
The Painted ManPeter V. Brett
The Well of AscensionBrandon Sanderson
The Silver ChairC. S. Lewis
A Court of Frost and StarlightSarah J. Maas
The Hallowed HuntLois McMaster Bujold
ElantrisBrandon Sanderson
Words of RadianceBrandon Sanderson
The Crystal ShardR. A. Salvatore
The Voyage of the Dawn TreaderC. S. Lewis
Assassin's ApprenticeRobin Hobb
LightlarkAlex Aster
OathbringerBrandon Sanderson
Empire of StormsSarah J. Maas
Wizard's First RuleTerry Goodkind
Tower of DawnSarah J. Maas
The Amber SpyglassPhilip Pullman
Gardens of the MoonSteven Erikson
The Priory of the Orange TreeSamantha Shannon

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