We often read books that encroach upon us, engulfing us in their worlds, affecting us days after reading them, and perhaps changing us forever.
Perhaps one of the most popular types of books that readers enjoy is fiction and fantasy.
We have on this list the best 25 fantasy novels According Goodreads. They are most read and sold around the world for several years till now:
25. City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments 1)
This series has become one of the most popular books among young readers.
It is of the genre that relates to the supernatural things of new fiction and romance, but originally Clare did not intend to write the series for the youth.
When she started writing the city of bones, she did not imagine it as a work for young people, but first and foremost a fictional story.
The main characters are only teenagers this is why the book got a big fame among the youth.
- Written by: Cassandra Clare
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.11
- Number Of Rates: 1,425,701 ratings
- Published 2007
24. Twilight (Twilight 1)
Is a fictional romantic novel about vampires. This novel was written by Stephanie Meyer and was first published in 2005.
It was first ranked the fifth on the New York Times Best Sales list within a month of its release, and then ranked first.
Selling the rights of the foreign novel to more than 26 countries, the novel was named Best Book of the Weekly Publishers of the Year and The New York Times.
- Written by: Stephenie Meyer
- Rating on GoodReads: 3.58
- Number Of Rates: 4,392,387 ratings
- Published 2005
23. The Final Empire (Mistborn 1)
This series of events takes place in an area called the final empire in a world called Scudrial, a thousand years before the beginning of the story.
The ruler of the empire was able to reach a force resembling the powers of the gods in the so-called “well of ascension” Which he called “Debenis” through that power, and through that force also managed to restore everything in this world to the state at the beginning of the first book.
For a thousand years ashes kept falling, and not a single flower did bloom, for a thousand years people were enslaved and lived in fear, A thousand years of the reign of the imperial ruler by absolute authority and endless terror that everyone lost any hope of freedom but nothing last forever.
- Written by: Brandon Sanderson
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.45
- Number Of Rates: 310,157 ratings
- Published 2006
22. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians 1)
Percy spent his childhood expulsion from a school to another, but now it is clear to adults in his life that he needs to know the truth: He is the Son of God.
Percy goes to Camp Demigods to be able to learn his divine heritage and how to defend himself against the dangers of the mythical world.
Along with his friends, Annabeth and Grover, Percy save the world from humans. The ancient gods of Olympus are ready to wage war, and Percy may be the only person who can may stop it.
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.24
- Number Of Rates: 1,683,468 ratings
- Published 2005
21. American Gods (Kindle Edition)
Is a novel by English writer Neil Gaiman. The novel is a mixture of old and modern fiction and mythology, with a permanent focus on the shadowy, shadowy character of Shadow.
The publication of the novel was in 2001 by Headline Publishing House in the United Kingdom and William Murrow Publishing House in the United States.
The novel received many positive reactions and won many awards in 2002.
- Written by: Neil Gaiman
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.11
- Number Of Rates: 650,710 ratings
- Published 2001
20. A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire 5)
Is the fourth part of the song of Ice and Fire series. It was first published on July 12, 2011.
Its pages reached 1,040 pages and because of its length it was published in some countries in two parts. Its title was supposed to be the title of the second part of the series when Martin assumed that his series would be a trilogy only.
It is noteworthy that this novel is the first novel published after the start of the show based on the game of thrones.
- Written by: George R.R. Martin
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.32
- Number Of Rates: 491,007 ratings
- Published 2011
19. The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials 1)
Is an epic trilogy of a collection of fantasy novels by Philip Pullman consisting of Northen Lights (published in 1995 and published in north America under the name of the Golden Compass), the Subtle Knife (published in 1997) and the Amber spyglass (published in 2000).
It tells the story of two children called Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry, who walk through a series of parallel worlds.
The three novels have won many awards.
- Written by: Philip Pullman
- Rating on GoodReads: 3.96
- Number Of Rates: 1,126,220 ratings
- Published 1995
18. Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle 1)
The book tells the story of a boy called Eragon living in a small farm, where he finds a mysterious stone piece in the mountains.
To discover later that it is a dragon egg, and the king of evil will know what happened, to send his soldiers to kill Eragon and get rid of the dragon with him because this will affect his property and authority.
But after a decisive battle defeats evil, he lives a happy life with his friend the Dragon.
- Written by: Christopher Paolini
- Rating on GoodReads: 3.88
- Number Of Rates: 1,277,221 ratings
- Published 2002
17. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia 1)
The Fantasy series consists of seven novels by the famous author C. S. Lewis, this series is known in children’s literature and is one of the greatest works of the writer.
Nearly 100 million copies have been sold in about 47 languages. Lewis wrote this series between 1949 and 1954. Narnia is a fictional world that includes magic, fairy monsters and talking animals.
The series tells the story of the adventures of a group of children who play important roles in revealing the history of this world, except for the novel of the horse and its epic as the heroes of this novel, unlike the rest of the novels, children come from the real world.
- Written by: C.S. Lewis
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.21
- Number Of Rates: 1,866,249 ratings
- Published 1950
16. A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire 4)
The novel has gained widespread fame and has been translated into many languages around the world.
This part is the first novel in the series to be ranked first in the New York Times bestseller list.
The novel was also nominated in 2006 for the Hugo and Lucas Award and the British Fantasy Society Award.
The fifth season of the conflict series was built on the novel along with the novel Dancing with dragons.
- Written by: George R.R. Martin
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.12
- Number Of Rates: 550,318 ratings
- Published 2005
15. A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire 3)
The third part traces the story of Daenerys Targaryen, the daughter of the murdered king and the last of a pair of merchants. Trying to recapture the stolen throne by purchasing an army of slaves and the three dragons she that got as a gift for her wedding and marriage from the leader of the Dutheroke tribe.
- Written by: George R.R. Martin
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.54
- Number Of Rates: 594,756 ratings
- Published 2000
14. The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings 3)
As the final battle approaches, and the forces of darkness gather, Gandalf tries to quickly assemble the broken army of Gondor into battle. He was assisted by the king of Rohan King Theoden, who united his soldiers for the greatest test in history.
Despite their courage and loyalty, human forces were not hostile to the enemies who had gathered against Gondor, with great losses, but they advanced and attacked for their future. His endeavor.
Their hopes were tied to the little hobbit Frodo, who, in his perilous journey through the treacherous territory of the enemy, was destined to get rid of the ring in the flames of a mountain.
- Written by: J.R.R. Tolkien
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.52
- Number Of Rates: 583,174 ratings
- Published 1955
13. The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle 1)
This novel falls under the category of fantasy, but it is a wonderful and dazzling work that uses the power of narrative speech.
The novel is unique and written to be at the forefront of the world of epic fantasy.
Followers of the “Game of Thrones” series will love it, as well as those who have not read a fictional story in their lives.
- Written by: Patrick Rothfuss
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.55
- Number Of Rates: 584,710 ratings
- Published 2007
12. The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings 2)
The two towers begins in the hills of Emin Moyle where the Hobbit Frodo and Sam lost their way.
They discovered that they were being watched by the mysterious Gollum, a strange creature who became a deformed slave of the ring, whom Gollum promises to lead them to Mordor’s black gates if they release him.
Sam did not trust their new comrade, but Frodo took pity on Gollum, who himself was once the bearer of the ring.
- Written by: J.R.R. Tolkien
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.43
- Number Of Rates: 610,209 ratings
- Published 1954
11. A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire 2)
The story unfolds in two fictional continents, Wistros and Isos, at the end of a very long summer.
The story tells events about heroes from their own perspective. In addition to three main lines of the story.
The war of noble families in the continent of Wistrous to control it, the growing threat from the northern border, and the efforts of Deniers Targarian, the daughter of the exiled king to restore the throne of her ancestors.
- Written by: George R.R. Martin
- Rating on GoodReads: 4.41
- Number Of Rates: 694,551 ratings
- Published 1998
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