Best Fantasy books I've read in 2009 in oder of reading.

A Listmania! list by Darth Fictional (London)
 
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
1.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Superb, The starting point of my favourite fantasy series. This sets the benchmark for all the rest. 10/10"
Used & New from: £3.24
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (769 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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A Song of Ice and Fire (2) - A Clash of Kings
2.  A Song of Ice and Fire (2) - A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "The second book in the series. Just as good if not better than the first. 10/10"
Used & New from: £2.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (205 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3 Part 1)
3.  A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3 Part 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "The Song of Fire and Ice just keeps getting better. 10/10"
£8.99   Used & New from: £1.41
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

A Storm of Swords: 2 Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3, Part 2)
4.  A Storm of Swords: 2 Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3, Part 2) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Martin contiues to excel,  Keeps you up reading well past your bedtime. 10/10"
Used & New from: £1.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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A Song of Ice and Fire (4) - A Feast for Crows
5.  A Song of Ice and Fire (4) - A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Not as strong as the first 4 books, but still far better than Jordon and Erikson in my opinion. 9/10"
Used & New from: £2.50
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (257 customer reviews)

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The Lies of Locke Lamora
6.  The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "Very interesting debut, not your run of the mill fantasy 8/10"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)

The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.)
7.  The Blade Itself: Book One Of The First Law (Gollancz S.F.) by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "Run of mill quest fantasy with a dark and humorous twist. 9/10"
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (160 customer reviews)

The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle)
8.  The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle) by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  "Believe the hype, slow starting but before you know it you’re an addict. 9/10"
£5.39   Used & New from: £2.24
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1)
9.  The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1) by Peter V. Brett
The list author says:
  "Debut of the year. This is high octane fantasy, switch your brain off and enjoy the ride. 10/10"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Before They Are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two
10.  Before They Are Hanged: The First Law: Book Two by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "Continues in the same vain of the first book. 8/10"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.85
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Last Argument Of Kings: The First Law: Book Three
11.  Last Argument Of Kings: The First Law: Book Three by Joe Abercrombie
The list author says:
  "Happily ever after? Not in this book! More " Black Dow" . 8/10"
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Empire in Black and Gold (Shadows of the Apt)
12.  Empire in Black and Gold (Shadows of the Apt) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The list author says:
  "Initialy a slow burner, you don't want to leave this steampunk kinden world. 8/10"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Dragonfly Falling (Shadows of the Apt)
13.  Dragonfly Falling (Shadows of the Apt) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The list author says:
  "Better than the first,  This series deserves much more credit than it receives. 9/10"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Through a Glass, Darkly
14.  Through a Glass, Darkly by Bill Hussey
The list author says:
  "I am not a horror fan, but I read this after a friends recommendation. It did not disappoint, genuinely scary. 9/10"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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The Final Empire: Mistborn Book One
15.  The Final Empire: Mistborn Book One by Brandon Sanderson
The list author says:
  "I almost put this down after the first 100 pages, but decided to perceiver.  Glad I did. Very much look forward to the next instalment. 8/10"
£5.39   Used & New from: £0.59
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

Blood of the Mantis: Shadows of the Apt (Shadows of the Apt 3)
16.  Blood of the Mantis: Shadows of the Apt (Shadows of the Apt 3) by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The list author says:
  "My favourite book of the series so far, action packed. 9/10"
£4.31   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic
17.  The Liveship Traders 1: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "What can I say?  My second favoutite series ever. 10/10"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Liveship Traders (2) - The Mad Ship
18.  The Liveship Traders (2) - The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "The writing and characterisation is exceptional. Robin Hobb writes beautifully. 10/10"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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The Liveship Traders (3) - Ship of Destiny
19.  The Liveship Traders (3) - Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Came to care for the main two protagonists, Leaves you wanting more ,more, more. 10/10"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)

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