Epic & High Fantasy
Epic Fantasy is also known as High Fantasy, and these stories typically have a large scale, complex plot, usually involving a quest and often set in a completely different world.
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
- A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
- The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
- The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
- The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
- The Magician's Guild by Trudi Canavan
- The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
- The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
- A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
- Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson
- Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
- The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
- Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
- Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan
- A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
- Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
- Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
- The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
- The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
- Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon Sanderson
- The Edge of the World by Kevin J. Anderson
- A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin
- Northern Lights (The Golden Compass) by Philip Pullman
- Witch King by Martha Wells
- Dragon Bones by Patricia Briggs
- Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
- The King-Killing Queen by Shawn Speakman
- The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen
- A Darkness at Sethanon by Raymond E. Feist
- Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
- The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan
- The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
- Guardians of the West by David Eddings
- The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
- Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
- Wildfire by Jo Clayton
- A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
- The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
- Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare
- Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
- The Unschooled Wizard by Barbara Hambly
- A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
- Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
- Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
- The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
- The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny
- The Seeress of Kell by David Eddings
- Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Chainfire by Terry Goodkind
- The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
- Toll the Hounds by Steven Erikson
- The Wheel of Time Companion by Robert Jordan
- Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan
- Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
- Masques by Patricia Briggs
- La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman
- Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
- Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
- The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan
- Beren and Luthien by J.R.R. Tolkien
- The Sapphire Rose by David Eddings
- The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks
- Dragon by Steven Brust
- The Elf Queen of Shannara by Terry Brooks
- The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
- Silverthorn by Raymond E. Feist
- The Anvil of the World by Kage Baker
- The Talismans of Shannara by Terry Brooks
- The Book of Atrix Wolfe by Patricia A. McKillip
- The Silent Tower by Barbara Hambly
- Castle of Wizardry by David Eddings
- Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
- The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
- Naamah's Blessing by Jacqueline Carey
- Her Majesty's Wizard by Christopher Stasheff
- Ombria in Shadow by Patricia A. McKillip
- The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
- The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu
- The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
