If we talk about what are the best fantasy books of the decade, the first thing that comes to our mind is what it is. Basically, it is a story that goes beyond realism. Everything is imaginary, not possible in real life.
Many of our authors wrote different kinds of fantasy stories as romance, fairy tales, alternative history, Arthurian, comic, dark, epic, fairy tales, and also mythology.
So, in this article, we are going to mention the top 10 fantasy books of all time.
Let’s start-
List of 10 Best Fantasy Books of the Decade
- The Dreaming Tree
- A Game of Thrones
- The Eye of the World
- The Broken Crown
- Tigana
- The Last Unicorn
- Mistborn
- The Lies of Locke Lamora
- The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones
- Assassin’s Apprentice
1.The Dreaming Tree
| Author | Matthew Mather |
| Publication | July 9, 2019 |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 |
About-
Basically, this day-dreaming book includes different types of fiction as science fiction, suspense, mystery, psychological thriller, and also hard science fiction. It has a shocking ending from a twisted tale descending into horror.
Royce Lowell-Vandeweghe, the protagonist of this story wakes up in a hospital after nearly dying in a car accident. He has a full-body transplant. Roy feels that his full body is trying to dominate his mind. He suspects that his family or his surgeon plotting a cabal against him.
The ending of this book is very surprising.
2. A Game of Thrones
| Author | George R. R. Martin |
| Publication | 1996 |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 |
About-
This imaginative book is one of the best-selling fantasy books of all time under political fiction. If you enjoy brilliant, incredibly developed, thought-provoking stories with a strongly developed cast of characters who blissfully lack being “good vs. evil” and instead all display their unique traits, all sorts of traits, then this book will prove very interesting for you.
3.The Eye of the World
| Author | Robert Jordan |
| Publication | January 15, 1990 |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 |
About-
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan is a magical imaginative book. The characters are described in so much depth, we are shown the complexity of every decision they make. The story is so engaging that anyone who reads it the first time will engage with the author completely.
The main characters slowly reveal traits that may or may not manifest themselves later in the series that is the best thing about this book.
It is well written, well designed, and well structured and also it is the best epic fantasy book of all time.
4.The Broken Crown
| Author | Michelle West |
| Publication | 1997 |
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 |
About-
Basically, it is a daydreaming book under science fiction and also it has a romantic story. If you looking for a good daydreaming book, it comes as one of the best fantasy books of all time.
This is the first book of The Sun Sword series. Although the series is long but gripping, and I treasure every page. This is a series to read more than once because there is too much to get it all in one read.
The story has so much imagination that anyone who reads it can improve their imaginative power.
5.Tigana
| Author | Guy Gavriel Kay |
| Publication | August 1990 |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 |
About-
Tigana is one of the best science fantasy books of the decade. It was also nominated for the 1991 World Fantasy Award Novel and Aurora Award for Best Novel that is enough for introducing it.
It describes the history of a country named Tigana, which was destroyed by Brandin who considered himself a dictator. He crushed Tigana and later he used his magic to remove the name and history of Tigana from the minds of people.
Brandin is actually a very sympathetic character, especially in his love for Dianora. He is a great worrier.
6.The Last Unicorn
| Author | Peter S. Beagle |
| Publication | 1968 |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 |
About-
If we talk about which type of story The Last Unicorn is, then the answer to this question is that it is a combination of drama, adventure, and high fantasy.
This imaginative book follows the saga of a unicorn, who believes she is the last creature of her kind in the world. She is forced to think about what has happened to others. For getting its response she travels through the land but discovers that humans no longer even recognize her. It puzzled much to her.
This book is written in a very insightful manner and has much imagination throughout the book.
7.Mistborn(The Final Empire)
| Author | Brandon Sanderson |
| Publication | July 17, 2006 |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 |
About-
The Final Empire is the first book of the Mistborn series that is a high fantasy novel written by Brandon Sanderson. It is a story about an emperor Lord Ruler who was the ruler of the last empire of Scadrial. He made a rumor that he had divine power and would defeat anyone. He considered himself a great magician.
In one word, it is a magical fiction of amazing quality. Its unique and well-defined perspective on magic is very well thought out.
8.The Lies of Locke Lamora
| Author | Scott Lynch |
| Publication | June 27, 2006 |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 |
About-
The Lies of Locke Lamora is the first book of the Gentleman Bastard series. This book will grip anyone with its style and story. The author brings to life a world of vivid contrasts, splendor, magic, and also mundane.
It is full of imagination. The author forces you to imagine something which is not possible in the real world. It is one of the best fantasy books for adults.
9.The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones
| Author | George R.R. Martin |
| Publication | October 28, 2014 |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 |
About-
It is the best-selling fantasy novel of all time that is full of adventures and historical details. It is well written and every character of this story is so dramatic and seems so realistic. Also, it has beautiful illustrations.
The book is essentially written from the point of view of a master as a kind of historical narrative and gives large details surrounding the rule of the Targaryen kings as well as Robert’s Rebellion.
I would consider it a highly recommended book for those that want a little more substance behind the current story.
10.Assassin’s Apprentice
| Author | Robin Hobb |
| Publication | April 01, 1995 |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 |
About-
This is a novel under fantasy fiction. The author creates such beautiful characters and brings them to life is a mystery in this story.
The book proved to be engaging enough and very well designed. Usually, books have overly detailed descriptions of everything or they rely on relating the facts, though Hobb achieved a good balance. That makes it better for readers.
It is a story of six years old Fitz who is a royal illegitimate. He protects the throne from his over-ambitious uncle Regal at the cost of his life.
But at the ending Fitz was killed by his uncle, and thus, the story ends with sadness.
Conclusion
I hope, you will have got acquainted with the most popular and the best fantasy books of the decade. You should simply note down these books and read them as per listing. Also, if you find this article helpful, make sure, share it with your friends. Moreover, let me know in the comment section which book are you going to read first.
Thank you.
Other books that you may be interested in-
Fiction-
