Top 10 Brilliant Fantasy Novels for Adults

A Listmania! list by M. Murphy (Essex, England)
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Dragonflight (The Dragon Books)
1.  Dragonflight (The Dragon Books) by Anne McCaffrey
The list author says:
  "The chronicles of Pern! Dragons! Very cool. This is like a grown up Eragon and it also came first! I loved this series of books, there's over 20 books in the series but they can be read as stand alone"
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His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
2.  His Dark Materials Slipcase: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Another child's book on a list of books for adults! This book deserves to be on this list as much as Harry Potter. This is fantasy at it's best, alternate realities and your very own daemon!"
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)
3.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1) by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "A must read for any adult fantasy fan, the series is very deep and moving. Don't be put off by the media hype surrounding it or the fact that it is a child's book."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (989 customer reviews) | 9 customer discussions

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The Magicians' Guild: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1
4.  The Magicians' Guild: Black Magician Trilogy, Book 1 by Trudi Canavan
The list author says:
  "I loved this series. The trilogy was so interesting and had so many twists. The book has magic and war and romance. What more could you want?"
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Priestess Of The White: Age Of The Five Book One: The Age of Five: Book One
5.  Priestess Of The White: Age Of The Five Book One: The Age of Five: Book One by Trudi Canavan
The list author says:
  "This trilogy isn't as good as Canavan's last but is still pretty amazing. The story has a slower pace but it's worth it once you reach the end. Gods and magic and also a very cute veez called Mischief"
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
6.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "This is a very different trilogy, quite unique. All three books are hard going, mainly as it's not happy reading. The main character faces many hardships, that being said I did love it, full of magic"
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Kushiel's Dart
7.  Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
The list author says:
  "This is for adults only as it contains explicit sexual scenes as the main character is a courtesan. The book is full of war and mystery."
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Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy
8.  Daughter of the Forest: Book 1 of the Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
The list author says:
  "This book is so heartwarming. It is based on the Grimm's fairy tale of the six swans. It is very sad at times however, still I highly recommend it."
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Sabriel
9.  Sabriel by Garth Nix
The list author says:
  "Another trilogy. It's listed as a young adult book but I recommend it for adults too. It's is a very different take on magic and makes a very interesting read."
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Elantris
10.  Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
The list author says:
  "A stand alone book! Yes it is and it is so good. I loved every second of it. I couldn't put it down the story is about a dead race and dead magic and the quest to bring it back to life."
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Books to get lost in to. 4 31 Mar 2012
Book £5 Voucher, Coupons for Amazon, at website: www.promotions-voucher-code... 0 31 Mar 2012
Smeltings 0 11 Jan 2012
Is there life after Hobb? 19 2 Dec 2011
KINDLE!!!!! 1 1 Sep 2011
Books for an 11 year old boy to read???????? 1 23 Aug 2011
why is the magicians guild in the adult section? 0 4 May 2011
Want to try fantasy/with a little romance - any suggestions 0 12 May 2010
Adult Version v. Children's 8 21 Aug 2009
Why has this book got the review it has.... 1 11 Feb 2009
Recipie for successful "cross-over" kiddies fantasy 2 1 Apr 2008
Serpentine slip-up 3 6 Sep 2007
 
   

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