Noteworthy fantasy for 2010

A Listmania! list by Trine D. Paulsen "Trine" (Copenhagen, Denmark)
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Naamah's Curse
1.  Naamah's Curse by Jacqueline Carey
The list author says:
  "The second book in Carey's new d'Angeline trilogy. Verdict: Excellent."
£18.99   Used & New from: £5.66
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Stealing Fire
2.  Stealing Fire by Jo Graham
The list author says:
  "A historical fantasy about Alexander the Great. Verdict: Very, very good!"
£14.99   Used & New from: £3.20
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Last Stormlord (Stormlord Trilogy)
3.  The Last Stormlord (Stormlord Trilogy) by Glenda Larke
The list author says:
  "Glenda Larke is an interesting new voice in fantasy."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

The Rain Wild Chronicles (2) - Dragon Haven: The Rain Wild Chronicles Book Two
4.  The Rain Wild Chronicles (2) - Dragon Haven: The Rain Wild Chronicles Book Two by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Hobb is always good and I really love the Rain Wilds setting."
Used & New from: £5.70
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Black Opera
5.  Black Opera by Mary Gentle
The list author says:
  "Mary Gentle is a spectacular writer and I'm really looking forward to this one."
£7.79

The Republic of Thieves (Gollancz)
6.  The Republic of Thieves (Gollancz) by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "I'm eagerly awaiting Lynch's third book in his Gentlemen Bastards series."
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2 customer discussions

A Dance with Dragons Book 5: A Song of Ice and Fire
7.  A Dance with Dragons Book 5: A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "Book five in Martin's epic series. Let's hope that there'll be no more delays."
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (346 customer reviews) | 19 customer discussions

The Wise Man's Fear: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Book 2
8.  The Wise Man's Fear: The Kingkiller Chronicle: Book 2 by Patrick Rothfuss
The list author says:
  "Another eagerly awaited book."
Used & New from: £6.46
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (143 customer reviews) | 8 customer discussions

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Chill
9.  Chill by Elizabeth Bear
The list author says:
  "The follow-up to "Dust", Bear's idiosyncratic take on the space opera. Verdict: Weird and wonderful"
£4.97   Used & New from: £1.05
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Bone and Jewel Creatures
10.  Bone and Jewel Creatures by Elizabeth Bear
The list author says:
  "A steampunk tale from the pen of the talented Elizabeth Bear - what more can anyone ask for? Verdict: Good but not her best."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Alchemist in the Shadows
11.  The Alchemist in the Shadows by Pierre Pevel
The list author says:
  "French historical fantasy that looks very interesting."
£11.69   Used & New from: £3.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Silver Borne
12.  Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
The list author says:
  "One of the best offerings in the Urban Fantasy genre. Verdict: Good."
Used & New from: £1.59
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

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Pinion
13.  Pinion by Jay Lake
The list author says:
  "Sequel to "Mainspring" and "Escarpment", set in an alternate steampunkian Earth."
£11.69   Used & New from: £3.51
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Jade Man's Skin (Moshui)
14.  Jade Man's Skin (Moshui) by Daniel Fox
The list author says:
  "Sequel to the wonderful Oriental fantasy "Dragon in Chains". Verdict: Same lovely prose but could use a bit more narrative drive."
£8.37   Used & New from: £4.25
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Kitty's House of Horrors (Kitty Norville 7)
15.  Kitty's House of Horrors (Kitty Norville 7) by Carrie Vaughn
The list author says:
  "Another good Urban Fantasy. Verdict: Ok but not great."
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.62
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

A Magic of Dawn (Nessantico Cycle Novels)
16.  A Magic of Dawn (Nessantico Cycle Novels) by S. L. Farrell
The list author says:
  "The concluding volume in a very good fantasy inspired by the Italian Renaissance."
£14.91   Used & New from: £1.94

The Spirit Lens: A Novel of the Collegia Magica
17.  The Spirit Lens: A Novel of the Collegia Magica by Carol Berg
The list author says:
  "A novel of magic and science that looks very interesting."
£8.92   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

The Bone Palace (Necromancer Chronicles 2)
18.  The Bone Palace (Necromancer Chronicles 2) by Amanda Downum
The list author says:
  "Sequel to "The Drowning City". Verdict: Quite good, and much better than the first book in the series."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.15
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate)
19.  Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate) by Gail Carriger
The list author says:
  "Because I love all things steampunk! Verdict: Light, brigth and sparkling - a fun read!"
Used & New from: £2.24
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

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The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (The Inheritance Trilogy)
20.  The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (The Inheritance Trilogy) by N K Jemisin
The list author says:
  "Another new fantasy that looks very intriguing. Verdict: Surprisingly good after a bumpy start."
Used & New from: £5.90
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Servant of the Underworld: Obsidian and Blood Trilogy, Book I
21.  Servant of the Underworld: Obsidian and Blood Trilogy, Book I by Aliette de Bodard
The list author says:
  "Aztec fantasy novel - sounds intriguing and comes recommended by Elizabeth Bear. Verdict: Quite good and it is refreshing with a new, original setting."
Used & New from: £9.99
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Kraken
22.  Kraken by China Mieville
The list author says:
  "Mieville is always interesting to read."
Used & New from: £4.50
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Oath Of Fealty: Paladin's Legacy: Book One
23.  Oath Of Fealty: Paladin's Legacy: Book One by Elizabeth Moon
The list author says:
  "I'm not familiar with Moon's fantasy novels but I have previously enjoyed her military sci-fi."
£6.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The Bastards and the Knives: The Mad Baron's Mechanical Attic and The Choir of Knives: An Omnibus: The Gentleman Bastard - The Prequel
24.  The Bastards and the Knives: The Mad Baron's Mechanical Attic and The Choir of Knives: An Omnibus: The Gentleman Bastard - The Prequel by Scott Lynch
The list author says:
  "Two stories that function as prequels to "The Lies of Locke Lamora".  There is no definite publication date though."
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The Folding Knife
25.  The Folding Knife by K. J. Parker
The list author says:
  "Looks interesting."
£7.19   Used & New from: £0.04
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Customer Discussions about products in this list
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What is it with all the "unhelpful" reviews? 4 22 Feb 2012
The Republic of Thieves has been delivered and is currently aiming for a Spring 2011 release 8 18 Jan 2012
Kindle Pricing 29 18 Dec 2011
Once again the publishing date for A Dance With Dragons has been put back!!!! 182 1 Dec 2011
Kvothe Dissonance (spoilers) 1 20 Nov 2011
Why Scott Lynch is unlikely to release any more books. 45 31 Oct 2011
What do you think i should read while i wait for ADWD? 45 24 Oct 2011
A dance with Dragons 4 18 Oct 2011
Why so long for paperback? 0 8 Sep 2011
Robin Hobb - Rainwild Chronicles 2 5 Sep 2011
Confused... 7 16 Jun 2011
Kindle Pricing 2 5 Jun 2011
 
   

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