Cracking good fantasy with beautiful writing as a bonus

A Listmania! list by S.M. (0.7 Neverland)
 
Black Ships
1.  Black Ships by Jo Graham
The list author says:
  "First of all, I've read heaps of books, really... but THIS ONE.. my vocabulary fails me whenever I try to describe it. Not exactly what you may consider 'fantasy', this is more of a myth retelling."
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Kushiel's Dart
2.  Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
The list author says:
  "If the fact that the main character is a slightly sado-masochistic courtesan discourages you, don't worry; it  did the same to me... just do me a favour and give it a go anyway ;p"
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Maia
3.  Maia by Richard Adams
The list author says:
  "Only for lovers of really really long books - definitely worth the hunt"
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The Worm Ouroboros (Millennium Fantasy Masterworks)
4.  The Worm Ouroboros (Millennium Fantasy Masterworks) by E. R. Eddison
The list author says:
  "an epic!"
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Strands of Starlight
5.  Strands of Starlight by Gael Baudino
The list author says:
  "A great choice for fans of Robin McKinley and her 'Deerskin' which probably needs no introduction.."
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Robin McKinley Collection
6.  Robin McKinley Collection by Robin McKinley
The list author says:
  "(or just in case?)"
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Beauty (Fantasy Masterworks)
7.  Beauty (Fantasy Masterworks) by Sheri S. Tepper
The list author says:
  "Fairy folk; this is a wonderful tale written in a delightfully lush detail"
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The Dreaming Tree: "Dreamstone" and "Tree of Swords and Jewels"
8.  The Dreaming Tree: "Dreamstone" and "Tree of Swords and Jewels" by C.J. Cherryh
The list author says:
  "Dreamlike and so beautiful; random use of Celtic & Old English words as names is lovely but definitely NOT the only reason why you should read this right now:)"
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Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
9.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "A strikingly beautiful retelling of an exceptional fairy tale, giving it both dimension and Celtic backgorund"
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The Little White Horse
10.  The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
The list author says:
  "Children/YA fantasy at its infancy, this is also one of the loveliest books I've ever read"
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The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún
11.  The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún by J R R Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Tolkien needs no introduction but no fantasy list is complete without listing some of his monumental work. I just can't wait to read this one!"
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His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
12.  His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "One of the best books I have ever read, it will stay with me always"
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The Black Chalice
13.  The Black Chalice by Marie Jakober
The list author says:
  "Order it used as I did; it is a ridiculous price for such a pretty hardback, and the story is shamefully little known for all its beauty and abundance of depth"
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The Mists of Avalon (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
14.  The Mists of Avalon (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The list author says:
  "THIS-BOOK-IS-NOT-BORING! Thank you :-D..."
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The Neverending Story
15.  The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
The list author says:
  "One of my best spent reading hours, and I'm not kidding you... Do yourself a favour and order it in hardcover, and once you get it you'll see why..."
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