High Fantasy Books To Get Lost In

Part epic fantasy, part literary fiction, this one-of-a-kind adventure folktale is told from an explosive metanarrative point-of-view. The people have suffered long enough under the rule of the Moon Throne. The emperor has weaponized his sons who are known as the Three Terrors on the people to instill fear and obeisance to maintain order. However, this emperor is empowered by the god that is held hostage beneath his castle. A spiritually broken guard named Jun and Keema who is an outcast help the god who happens to be the mother of the Three Terrors. This mystifying journey reads like an ancestral folklore that has passed down generations.

The explosive and reality-shattering Rages trilogy, started by The Surviving Sky, concludes as Ahilya and Iravan fight one last time to save everything they’ve ever loved — the survivors of humanity, their families, their home, and each other. A powerful, immersive, and sweeping epic fantasy like no other.

This deluxe edition is perfect for both new and returning fans of this epic, adventurous fantasy. Readers will follow Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family who roams the planet Arrakis, in a world where computers are banned from society and a unique “spice” is the most sought-after product that everyone wants. However, there is a group of beings who operate as hybrid humans as the replacements for computers. You’ll immerse yourself in over 1,000 pages of a legendary, unforgettable space opera fantasy. Get ready to experience sandworms and action-packed battles in this renowned fantasy that pushes the boundaries between political intrigue and fantasy.

The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone, so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch — and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction … In The Last Unicorn, renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world.

This Caribbean folklore takes several unpredictable and eerie turns when brothers find themselves in cahoots with a forensic therapist, a trickster deity, and a serial killer. Set in the same universe as Redemption in Indigo, Dr. Miranda Ecuovo is dedicated to her work by helping victims with their traumas so that they can testify to the crimes they witnessed. One particular case involves the notorious serial killer better known as the “Butcher of the City.” Once a pathologist’s assistant, Walter Gray unexpectedly turns to a life of becoming a brutal murderer for sport. In the middle of her case, Dr. Ecuovo is abducted by spirits who are known as the Undying who take her to the spirit that’s persuading Gray to kill.

Five very different sisters team up against their stepbrother to save their kingdom in this Norse-flavored fantasy epic. But to succeed on their quest, they must overcome their differences and hope that the secrets they hide from one another and the world are never brought to light. Because if this royal family breaks, it could destroy the kingdom.

What happens when you are in love with the enemy? This slow-burn high fantasy romance is part of the Gods Beyond the Skies series. Ruying has always had a disdain for the celestial beings who visit from the heavens for as long as she can remember. With their advanced technology and unexplained magic, as long as Ruying and her kind cannot weld it, they will always live in the shadows of these beings. But unlike the others, Ruying is special. She was born with unique talents that come straight from the angel of Death. As Ruying vows to keep her loved ones safe, an enemy discovers her secret powers and makes her a deal she can’t refuse: Kill all his enemies or everyone she loves will vanish.

An unlikely lord finally meets a problem he can’t flirt his way out of in this adventurous and light-hearted queer cozy fantasy featuring pirates, dragons, kidnapping, tea, and other high-fantasy delights for readers of Rebecca Thorne, TJ Klune, Sarah Beth Durst, and Travis Baldree.

It’s not unusual for high fantasy epics to be huge books. That is the case in the Game of Thrones universe. If you are committed to reading the books that inspired one of the best fantasy series in modern television, the graphic novel is less daunting than the prose books. Readers of the graphic novel will be delighted to have access to an additional 50 pages of exclusive art that has never been seen in the previous comics. “Winter is coming,” as the Stark family is known for saying. As they rule the furthest North in the honorable name of King Robert Baratheon, the long summer is coming to an end and bad things are coming with it. When the Hand of the King, Jon Arryn suddenly dies, powerful families find themselves vulnerable as more backstabbing opportunists find a way to play the game or die.

The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths are searching for a Hobbit. Frodo Baggins knows that they are seeking him and the Ring he bears — the Ring of Power that will enable evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth. Now it is up to Frodo and his faithful servant, Sam, with a small band of companions, to carry the Ring to the one place it can be destroyed: Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauron’s realm.

This epic fantasy — part of a three-part series — consists of mermaid-like stormsingers who partner up with deadly pirate hunters to overthrow a powerful pirate who is immune to death. Mary, one of the stormsingers, can control the waters with her voice. Bound to the pirate lord known as Silvanus Lirr, Mary serves in exchange for protection. But the more she spends time with him, the more her dreams turn into nightmares. Enter Samuel Rosser; a career naval officer who has been given a mission to redeem himself by capturing the pirate lord Silvanus Lirr. This tale mixes magic, action, and vibrant world-building for adult readers who enjoy oceanic, romance fantasy.

In the follow-up to the “delightful” (NPR.org) Regency fantasy novel Sorcerer to the Crown, a young woman with no memories of her past finds herself embroiled in dangerous politics in England and the land of the fae. As she’s drawn into their intrigues, she must uncover the secrets of her past, and journey into a world with more magic than she had ever dreamed.

You can’t have a high fantasy list without dragons! In this fast-paced action epic tale set during the Napoleonic years, Capt. Will Laurence finds himself in a bittersweet position after seizing a French cargo. As he plans his sails, he discovers that there is unhatched dragon egg on his ship. As the dragon and the captain become closer and develop a magical relationship, the captain find himself fighting at sea and in the air with his dragon. This tale contains strong female characters, military themes, and adventure in the skies.

This is the story of Carlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin. And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimand-sol, King’s Raider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle. And this is the song of the kelar of the Hillfolk, the magic of the blood, the weaver of destinies … From the New York Times bestselling author of SunShine comes the Newbery Award winning classic novel that has enthralled readers for decades.

If you seek a high fantasy that incorporates a lot of fighting, this magical martial arts War Arts series should be added to your TBR. Many have predicted that a mere child will overthrow the evil Eternal Khan who breaks the will of the people by making them live under hard circumstances because of his god-like power. When Jian was born, he was ordained as the child to battle the Eternal Khan and has lived a privileged life without ever having to face Khan. When Taishi, a proven warrior with impeccable martial art skills visits Jian to test his battle skills, she is gravely disappointed in what she discovers.

In post-Arthurian Britain, the wars that once raged between the Saxons and the Britons have finally ceased. Axl and Beatrice, an elderly British couple, set off to visit their son, whom they haven’t seen in years. And, because a strange mist has caused mass amnesia throughout the land, they can scarcely remember anything about him. As they are joined on their journey by a Saxon warrior, his orphan charge, and an illustrious knight, Axl and Beatrice slowly begin to remember the dark and troubled past they all share. By turns savage, suspenseful, and intensely moving, The Buried Giant is a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory.

For fans of Conan the Barbarian comes a whirlwind high-fantasy that is one of the longest bestsellers in Japan. The prince and his twin sister find themselves hiding deep in the forest because their home is under attack. While trying to avoid danger, the siblings come across a strange beast that is wearing a mask that resembles the head of leopard and body of a male human. Due to magic, the beast cannot remove his mask. The creature who is surrounded by both myth and mystery must save the siblings from the enemy troops that are hoping to capture them.

In the first book of an epic fantasy trilogy, master spy Shara Thivani investigates a murder in a mysterious city of dead gods, living assassins, and buried histories, from the nationally bestselling author of The Tainted Cup.

What happens when the people who are trying to kill you are your siblings? Neythan, a highly trained and young assassin finds himself in an unfathomable position as his brothers and sisters are hunting him. When they were younger, Neythan and his siblings trained together as part of the Shedaím brotherhood. Now, working as an elite assassin, he is given his first job. On the way to complete his conquest, his best friend is murdered by another hitman and now Neythan is being framed. Because of this, the Shedaim are now after him while he tries to find the person behind his best friend’s murder.

When he was nine, Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath watched as his mother and brother were killed before him. By the time he was thirteen, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By fifteen, he intends to be king … But treachery awaits him in his father’s castle. Treachery and dark magic. No matter how fierce his will, can one young man conquer enemies with power beyond his imagining?

When one believes that peace has been achieved, the real war starts and the true chaos begins. Razia Khan is a transwoman who was born of nobility. Now living as a princess with Prince Arjun, she feels she is finally free from the painful past that has engulfed her existence for years. She is the proud owner of a dragon and has an unmatched sharp military mind that can rival anyone that wants to test her skills. But her jealous and power-hungry father turns her entire world upside down by teaming up with her childhood archnemesis who made her childhood a living hell.

A missing God. A library with secrets to the universe. A woman too busy to notice her heart slipping away … Populated by an unforgettable cast of characters and propelled by a plot that will shock you again and again, The Library at Mount Char is at once horrifying and hilarious, mind-blowingly alien and heartbreakingly human, sweepingly visionary and nail-bitingly thrilling — and signals the arrival of a major new voice in fantasy.