These can be hard to live up to.
8The Lord Of The Rings By J.R.R.
Tolkien’s fantasy story on a high note.
There’s a reason Tolkien’sfantasy series is considered a masterpieceand a classic.
In typical Sanderson fashion,The Hero of AgescontinuesMistborn’s habit of delivering impressive twists.
In typical Sanderson fashion,The Hero of AgescontinuesMistborn’s habit of delivering impressive twists.
Plus,it cements the series as one of the best additions to the fantasy genre.
For a book that’s over 700 pages long, that’s an impressive feat.
It delivers on the romance, and it features plenty of action and suspense.
The ending is also a tearjerker, with Clare nailing the final chapters of the story.
It’s worth pushing through prior books for.
WhileSix of Crowsis a bit stronger structurally,Crooked Kingdomis a solid follow-up that leaves little to complain about.
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It builds on book one’s strengths and leaves an impression that’s nearly as good.
Joe Abercrombie is a modern fantasy master, distinguished for his many excellent novels in the grimdark subgenre.
Here’s our ranking of his top ten.
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Last Argument of Kingsdoesn’t pull its punchesas it brings Abercrombie’s trilogy to a close.
3The Broken Earth Trilogy By N.K.
Jemisin
Final Book: The Stone Sky
N.K.
However,The Stone Skyis one that’s sure to leave its mark.
It cementsThe Broken Earthas one of the most impressive modern fantasy stories.
After reading it, Sanderson fans will be eager to get their hands onMistbornEra 3 andThe Stormlight ArchiveArc 2.
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