Best Fantasy Books of 2010

Below you will find a list of the fantasy books published in 2010 that we enjoyed most. Click on a book title to read the full review.

  6. The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

    The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson book cover

    "The Way of Kings" is a masterpiece of modern world-building, set on the storm-ravaged world of Roshar. Brandon Sanderson excels at creating "Hard Magic" systems where the rules are as clear and logical as physics, yet remain breathtakingly cinematic. The story shines through its characters: Kaladin's struggle with depression, Shallan's hidden truths, and Dalinar's quest for honour in a fractured society. Their journeys are punctuated by "Sanderson Sandwiches" - climactic moments where multiple plot threads collide with staggering intensity. It is a tale of redemption and "life before death" that rewards patient readers with an epic scope rarely seen in fiction.

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  19. Zoo City by Lauren Beukes

    An intriguing “what if?” urban fantasy story that gives a twist to the contemporary world we live in. This story involves animals and magic, that fits into the world of Zoo City. As well as inviting questions as to why people who are different from the norm are treated in different circumstances.

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