BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE: 2010's
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- My picks for the most important fantasy books for the decade. Not the ones I enjoyed the most, but the ones that I feel had the largest impact on the fantasy genre, or are indicative of where the genre is headed!
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I meant Republic of Thieves, not Lies of Locke Lamora. Damn it!
Daniel Greene I find your reviews to be of high quality even in the times that I may not agree which isn't very often
I would love to know your thoughts on Frank Herbert and Brian Herbert
I think only LoLL should be there, the other two were'nt as good imo. That being said, Lies is a true masterpiece and my favourite book if it were a stand alone novel
@@melleklaver8021 LoLL isn't from this decade though, it's from 2006. Daniel's correction is correct ;)
@@Grimscribe732 oh yeah, didnt notice that that was the reason
The other two weren't as good but I still THROUGHLY en enjoyed them. Really hope book 4 drops this next year 🙏
Daniel Greene- "Brandon Sanderson ruled this decade."
Sanderson- (Cracks knuckles) "Watch me do it again."
Yuup
At this point..I guess it's between him and Joe Abercrombie..since Martin and Rothfuss aren't gonna release books any time soon..
@@leviackerman1799 cannot read Sanderson anymore after Abercrombie.
Makes me think of that spongebob meme, You wanna see me do it again?
@@VeyroneR why? Can you not watch both Tarantino and Christopher Nolan films?
'How long can I keep doing this until society collapses?"
That is honestly a great motivation tactic.
Question and answer in a single line?
That didn't age well....
@@Kegle2411 Yup lool
You basically convinced me to start reading fantasy, your genuine love for the genre is intoxicating.
Same as well !
@Bruno the Lies of locke lamora is amazingly well writen with just the right amount of detailed descriptions and world building so as to not get bored, which is something that might happen with other fantasy classics where the author pays a LOT of attention describing almost every little thing. Also, it's literally Impossible to be bored with this book! I honestly found myself reading looong into the night and going to work ridiculously tired the next day because I couldn't put the book down.
Same;)
Same!
Same
Brandon Sanderson's decade?
Seems legit.
And next one will be too
His list:
-A Memory of Light (Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson)
-The Way of Kings (Brandon Sanderson)
-A Dance with Dragons (George R. R. Martin)
-The Fifth Season (N. K. Jemisin)
-Prince of Thorns (Mark Lawrence)
-The Black Prism (Brent Weeks)
-The Lies of Locke Lamora (Scott Lynch)
-The Poppy War (R. F. Kuang)
-A Little Hatred (Joe Abercrombie)
Jemisin 😉
@@ChristmasLore whoops, thanks!
Thanks for the correction, She really deserves it 🎋
First thought when this video popped up : “ Ok, how many times will Sanderson show up here?”
All the time
I missed mistborn on here tbh
"Or, you know, the apocalypse"
Really nailed it with this guess Daniel.
Yep, the guess really does age well
Aaaaaaahh
Way of Kings is the book that made me realize that I would read pretty much anything Sanderson put out and I can't say I've regretted buying a single one of his books.
So very cool
Absolutely!
Yep bro yep nothing speaks more truth
I relate so much
Alcatraz - that's the only one that's not for me.
My prediction for the comments:
Half -> "Why did you not include (lesser-known book)? A real fantasy fan would!"
Other Half -> "You included (lesser-known book)? Bro, horrible pick. No one has even read that!"
More like this guy has put out a lot of content the last couple days.
For the second category - Middlegame by Seanan Mcaguire. Not enough people have read it or seem to be interested in it. I think you mixed it with her other more popular series Wayward Children.
Jokes on you, I agree with your list whole heartedly
Well this should be the Pinned comment if you ask me. But yeah the jokes on you. I agree with all on the list.
I've seen previous videos where your fans gifted you with amazing books, which would definitely be on your list, have you managed to read them. So, i suggest in couple of years just do a "RE-DO list" for this past decade.
Everyone else while watching this video: *wondering if their fave will make it, assessing books, comparing it with their picks*
Me while watching this video: I should read this. I probably should read that one too. Now THAT one sounds good omg
Speaking of GOT, the Covid 19 is a virus created for GRR to be at home and then finish the series.
As well as Pat Rothfuss
@@johndavis8746 I'm starting to think Pat just doesn't want to write anymore. His books have made him enough that all motivation is gone, he can sit back and rake in those royalties for the rest of his life.
He did say he was spending most of his time in Westeros now....but i dunno if i can belive anything anymore 😭😂😂
@@wingracer1614 we can only hope that money is not the only motivator
And the dream of springs will be just a dream.....
I so agree with you about Scott Lynch. I love the Gentlemen Bastards and the first time I read Lies of Locke Lamora I was completely blown away. It really does not get the love it deserves.
Big facts
I loved Locke Lamora, enjoyed book 2 but wasn't a huge fan of book 3.
All I hear about is how much love it gets....its not over looked at all.
The flash backs chapter's are like nails on a chalkboard for me. I couldn't finish the first one becasue of how much I despised the flashbacks.
i actually didn't like it at all but up to now i'm also the only one
Brandon Sanderson: Wanna see me write a book?... Wanna see me do it again?
Some writers sacrifice quality over quantity but not him. All of the are good
After reading The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson quickly became my favorite author.
I've re-read all of the currently released Stormlight Archive books 3 times... and those are THICC ass novels.
Soon you will be on your 15th re read waiting for the Hoid Trilogy
@@nyelbaig wit is such a boss
Well Brando Sando is on the list and he is here to stay. Looking at his plans only for the cosmere we have at least a couple 10 books to go.
Dance of Dragons is almost 10 years old....bro that hit hard.
I dont even think he peaked yet. He's still a rising star.
iirc he once said he's planning on 46 cosmere books.
Brandon has mentioned that once he's done exploring the various Cosmere worlds in their respective series, we're going to see proper cross-over series done with characters and worlds interacting directly. Possible contender for best series of the 2030s :)
@@wanemarr he will peak when we will get that hoid trilogy prequel! 🔥
Ok Dio Brando
Robin Hobb finished off the Elderlings series...maybe its just me, but the series had an indelible effect, fantasy at its best...looking forward to revisiting in the next decade.
Andrew Nelson one of my favorite stories of all time. Absolutely loved it was sad to see it end but happy that it did, I hate when series think they have to go forever.
Read the first 3.... It was honestly the hardest 3 books I have ever dredged through. I had heard amazing things about them. From multiple friends... Everything Robin Hobb scratched down I hated more and more. Loved nighteyes, but Fitz is the worst main character ever to me. i hate him...
Shes so slept on. It fucking baffles me, when people think Sanderson has DEEP characterization especially if you compare it to someone like Hobb. I've read Mistborne one and two, and am about to read the third installmenr, and I honestly find it to be the McDonald's of the fantasy genre. Hobb is definetly one of the biggest names this era and should be treated as such.
@@Pakilight93 FACTS
Yes agreed
Lightbringer was the series that changed all my expectations and notions for storytelling in book form. I didnt imagine that I can have a reading experience in which I am mind blown on every chapter by the twists the story does in an incredibly original and unexpected maner.
lightbringer killed me
This comment alone makes me want to go pick it up.
@@oliviabrakel6129 same
Lightbringer= lucifer? Is the book heavy on satanic things? 🤢🤔
@@gogozeppeli9267 Not heavy but the specific myth of satan as a fallen angel is paralleled in their mythology.
Nitpicking here. "The Crippled God" from Stephen Erikson was released 2011. The climax of the Malazan series. It's absolutely tremendous.
Besides that, this list was spot on! :D
That's not nitpicking. A Dance of Dragons came out the same year, and he mentioned that steaming pile of Hood's shit. Not mentioning The Crippled God, or the Karkhanas Trilogy, is criminal. The Malazan Series is the best fantasy series ever, and TCG was a worthy conclusion.
He hasn't read it yet. Pretty sure he's still on reapers gale
Totally agree with your #1 pick. I just love Joe Abercrombie's writing and this twist on the Industrial Revolution with shades of Les Miserables and the aging Glokta and our other favourites from the First Law books lurking in the background was an astounding piece of fantasy literature.
There is really something to be said about books that has no real heroes, and no real villains.
Abercrombie are one of the few that i've read who does that really well.
Whoaaa
He said there is no order to the list...
Where can we add submissions for Daniel's TBR list? I never hear him talk about Robin Hobb, but after reading some of her books, she should be a part of this channel. Truly one of the best authors in the genre.
Please stay on UA-cam forever, I love you and your opinion and your content and your personality and just absolutely everything about you. Plus, your content is not only very entertaining but also incredibly valuable. How do you not have millions of subs? Literally my first impression when I came across you on here was “Damn this guy must be popular”.
I love to have a video from greene everyday
Such amazing books on this list! So many of my favorites & series I need to continue with. This definitely renewed my excitement for the books on my shelf.
Love your vids. Just wanted to give a quick “thank you” for singing Brandon Sanderson’s praises so often. I finally picked up mistborn (I’m not that well read yet so stormlight and WoT are a bit daunting) and I am LOVING every second of it! So thank you for being my favorite booktuber!
Daniel, is like to say a big thank you! Through out this year I’ve taken your advice in reading Stormlight, Lightbringer and just got finished with the first book of First Law. Haven’t steered me wrong yet... thank you for kindling my love for reading ever so.
P.S I’ll eventually get to the Wheel of Time
Very solid choices Daniel! Love the videos, and thank you for all you do!
A very important book of this decade was 'Assasin's Fate' by Robin Hobb. A brilliant ending to a beloved series.
An often overlooked series of this decade was 'The Traitor Son Cycle' by Miles Cameron, with its especially strong entry, 'The Red Knight.'
Dance With Me Then I agree with The Traitor son Cycle, thoroughly enjoyed it and it does seem to get very overlooked
Elderlings is my jam
The Realm of the Elderlings has a very special place in my heart. I started reading it when I was 12, I think, and finished Assassins Fate last year (having read everything in between). It is a spectacular story
@@pontuslindheohlsson2184 Thats truly how you write an epic fantasy series of over 20 books 16 of which are in the main story line.
Agreed it should take the place of Fifths Season
Great episode! Articulate, really well-structured and no wasted words. Thanks and happy next decade to you!
Great video! It's very thought out and a nice broad scope of books over the decade! Thanks for sharing!
The only thing that kept me going through last week of vicious winter storm, power outage, worry for the animals on farm was my man @Danielgreen and his endless stream of videos (OK maybe not only him 🤔😉 ) Keep up the great work man love you for it!!! Hope Pips is treating you well with this workload 🐱
So much love for mentioning Saga in your montage. I love that graphic novels have gotten some respect for story telling. I love your series and pretty much wholly agree with your opinions on books (die hard Wheel of Time fan). I have long argued with some more ‘school educated’ friends about the validity of graphic novel/comic book stories being great stories. Thank you for your channel. I truly love it.
You and Elliot Brooks got me into the the Cosmere of Branson Sanderson two weeks ago. I have already finished the final empire and now reading Elantris. Good job!
I knew the Powder Mage trilogy wouldn't make the list but I am sooo happy you made it an honorable mention! One of my favorite series by far!
I have recently created a long-term reading list for myself that both is incredibly daunting and also makes me look forward to the next few years. This video confirmed several of my choices and helped to expand it a little bit (I hadn't previously considered the Broken Earth series).
I just got back into reading towards the second half of the year, and also just got into more than just YA, and oh boi do I have a lot to catch up on! So far I'm loving Stormlight Archive! This channel has expanded my tbr soooo much, thanks Daniel!
I was waiting for it and you delivered right at the end. I knew you wouldn't let me down!
This video has really helped me decide what I want to read this year. Need to try wheel of time. Still new to this genre and it seems to be held in such high regard
God. Dang. I love me some Daniel Greene. You deserve all of the respect and praise you’ve been getting. You’ve introduced me to SO many good books and as someone who doesn’t have any friends who read, you’ve really become something like a friend. Someone to talk to about the things I love. Thanks!
Great list!I am glad you nodded at the Broken Empire series. I think you'll love it by the time you get to the rest of them. Same with Changes in the Dresden series. I really struggled with Little Hatred. The characters seemed like pale reflections of the their parents.
So happy the Poppy Wars series is getting the attention it deserves. The author is so young, and the issues she tackled were really complex. I'm excited to see more books from R.F. Kuang
The First Law is my absolute favorite!! Thanks to you. I've yet to read A Little Hatred
I love that Middlegame and Circe got caps off. Also Saga 🎉
I'm still trying to make my list but love this list. Excited for what's yo come
Sanderson put out so many amazing works during this decade and I can not wait to see what he has for us in the next 10 years!
So many great Fantasy titles! This is why you’re the MAN, Mr. Daniel Greene! You cover all of the most interesting fantasy titles on a consistent basis. I know that with each video of yours that I click on, I am going to be interested in nearly every fantasy book that you mention. Thank you for rarely leaving any important fantasy named book that is trending and popular out of discussion. Every next fantasy book that is on my TBR I get from you. You cover it all. You are at a leading forefront of the competition that is known as Fantasy Booktubing. Cheers to the brand new decade, happy holidays, and onwards to 2020! May you reach all of your career and personal goals in the coming years.
I hit like as soon as you said Prince of Thorns! I started the series because of your POT review and it is now one of my all-time favorite series. Book one was good, books 2 and 3 were amazing!
Great list. A bunch of my favorites here. The ones I haven't read will be promptly added to my TBR
I'd love to see videos about your picks for some of the previous decades 😁
Me: Write that down write that down!
Great list! I’m planning on reading Lightbringer & Stormlight Archives next year!
Re-reading The First Law trilogy at the moment, it's been probably 5-6 years since I read it so don't remember much. Almost done with the first book and enjoying it much more than I remember. Can't wait to start A Little Hatred!
I am so happy you included the Gentleman Bastard books, brilliant series, great characters and amazing world building
Just read A Little Hatred. Glokta is still my favorite character of all time.
Just you wait.
Great selection Daniel - I would have added the Books of Babel series by Josiah Bancroft. It carries a range of different fantasy settings all in one story line set in and around the tower. It is truly brilliant (and Mark Lawrence would concur).
I've just finished The lies of Locke Lamora and it was really good, so I'll continue with the series. Thank you for your recommendation.
You have me hooked! I’m a fantasy author and I love hearing all of the other books for me to read. Cheers to the video!
Definitly going to have to try out the 5th season after that review!
Well, it seems I'm a little behind! I love your lists, Daniel. They really help put a spotlight on quality reads.
Thanks for the list, I needed more books to read
so happy about that saga shout out, it's such an incredible series
I just started The Eye of The World. I'm so excited!
Cool review Daniel, thanks for posting. If you were to recommend one fantasy book series above all others -- no matter the decade -- which series would it be and why? Thanks again and happy year 2020!!
Daniel Greene, thank you for this list!
I clearly have some reading to catch up on...
What is your take on the Dragon Age saga for dark fantasy? (If you've already done a video on it I must have missed it.)
What started as a game has now a cult following with books and comics. I for one am super excited to see where the story goes next.
I was watching Sanderson's lectures on youtube without even knowing who he was. I quickly found out he was the author of the final Wheel of Time books, and I looked up top fantasy authors just to see if he would be on the list, and he was twice! Wow.
I agree with everything you said. There were many books mentioned that I have not read that were added to my already staggering queue of books. I am also excited to see where Rage of Dragons goes. Unless I'm mistaken, it is to be made into a series as well.
Always nice to see your videos. They are pure quality! Even tough my choice of top fantasybooks would be soooo different.. Lol😁👌
Hey been watching a TON of your videos the past few days since it’s the holiday season and wanted to read a book with my sister at the same time, and used your vids to pick a book! Only problem I have with them, is you don’t put the books talked about in the videos in the description below, this doesn’t really hurt this type of video, but it makes it tough when I want to look further into a series on one of your tier list videos... Anyways keep the videos coming so I can continue to find stuff to read and pull me away from the “real world” lol
Just when I thought I was making great headway with my TBR, this video pops up on my suggestions. Thanks for turning my TBR stack into a mountain!
Pretty good picks, great video thx
The Faithful & The Fallen series is AMAZING!
I added a few book from this mist.
Thank you!
Finished the wheel of time a couple of months ago, found your channel after looking for fandom and since then iv read, the first 2 books of the first law trilogy( had to have a break as it’s pretty dark and grimey) and I’m half way through the well of ascension after reading the final empire, all picks off your videos, I’m just gonna come out and say it, you’ve converted me into a fantasy fiend, can’t wait to start the storm light achieves
So glad to see N. K. Jemisin and Fifth Season in there. Just a remarkable series from top to bottom.
Really good video, strongly agree with every choice. Quick question, are you planning to catch up with the First Law stand-alones in the near future? I think you would enjoy them a lot.
To me, this decade signed the discovery of an amazing author (yes it's Brandon Sanderson) and the conclusion of the series I've loved the most, the first that ever made me feel so much things, the beloved Assassin's Fate by Robin Hobb.
But there is another series, a french series (which I have no idea if it is popular outside of France but here it's quite something) that began in 2013 and ended in December 2019, the Mirror Visitor by Christele Dabos. It is young adult fantasy, but it reeeally got me, and it is quite original!
Can’t wait for you to hopefully read City of Brass. Chakraborty is absolutely amazing.
Diplomat of Uram will always be one of my favorites but it's from 2020. Great list by the way!
It's interesting to see the difference to other countries. I'm from Germany and I've only heard the name Brandon Sanderson for the first time a few months ago (I think in the video you made with Merphy). Actually I didn't know any of the authors you mentioned (apart from Martin) before I got into American Booktube this year, and the same goes for my mom who even works in a second hand book store...
Great now I'm going to spend the year trying to read all these fantasy series. Thanks a lot daniel...
I really loved The Books of Babel by Josiah Bancroft. Blew my mind!!!!! Senlin Ascends, Arm of the Sphinx, and Hod King are brilliant so I hope you give them a try. Fourth book coming out soon (fingers crossed).
Over here letting all of your ads play so you can get 👏🏻 that 👏🏻 bank 👏🏻 bahahaha.
Heck yes, I knew Stormlight would be in here but I’m still happy to see it!!! And The Fifth Season, YES! One of my absolute favourites of this year, I’m so chuffed to see people talking about it so that many others notice and pick it up too. 💙
I’ve caught up on ALL of the First Law books this year & I’m getting A Little Hatred for Christmas and I’m beyond excited to start it in 2020. 🤘🏻
Have always loved reading but am new to the fantasy genre. Was first initiated after reading The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn and was intrigued enough to dabble in the occasional book. Then The Fifth Season totally blew my mind! And I am hooked! Have just ordered the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson, and will dive into those next.
Great list Daniel!
Daniel amazing video as always
Awesome video. I really hope to see more fantasy break away from the traditional euro model. Tribal africa, South America and Asia are so rich with lore and it looks like we are finally starting to crack through. Poppy War looks like it will let authors know it's safer to take culture risks. Rage of Dragons is another one with tribal africa that blew me away. Rebecca Roanhorse is doing some very fun things with Native American lore. It isn't as well written as Rage of Dragons and Poppy War, but it's extremely fun.
Of the ones you mentioned stormlight archive by far my favorite
Followed closely by lightbringer both are just amazing series!!
Would def put Saga on the list, one of my fav stories of any format!
Slowly gathering the Hardcover editions on The Wheel of Time (4 down 10 to go) with hopes that Juniper Books releases some awesome new cover art.
I find those are half priced books clearance rack non stop
The Licanius trilogy. It is a bit old fashioned but it intorduces some pretty cool and new ideas. Plus the characters are memorable.
I loved this series so far!!!
Yes! I thought it was great! I’m currently reading the third book and it’s super satisfying. Can’t wait to finish it, and read more from this author!
@@janhavi1977, The Will of the Many is in my TBR list once it's released.
Danilo Rezende Is that James Islington’s new book?
@@janhavi1977 it's his current project!! There will be updates January.
I would have to say The LightBringer series is my favorite for the past decade, While I loved WoKs and everything by Brandon Sanderson, It was Brentt Weeks and his books that actually got my back into reading, In 2009 I randomly grabbed his NightAngel Trilogy from a Boarders and I loved it, It got my back into reading and the Light Bringer only deepened that, It was because of Weeks that I became an avid reader again
The Lies of locke lamora is amazingly well writen with just the right amount of detailed descriptions and world building so as to not get bored, which is something that might happen with other fantasy classics where the author pays a LOT of attention describing almost every little thing. Also, it's literally Impossible to be bored with this book! I found myself reading looong into the night and going to work ridiculously tired the next day because I just couldn't put the book down. I'm generation Harry Potter and it made me feel like a little kid, caring so much for these characters and once again in love with reading.
Anthony Ryan had some great books come out within last 10 years: Raven's Shadow Series and Draconis Memoria Series
I loved Raven's shadow series, but the Draconis series I found disappointing.
Glad you included Abercrombie, the first law world is just incredible and the best fantasy I've ever read. I know you'll love his standalones when you get to them (if you haven't already? I think I remember you saying you hadn't yet), I (and many others) think they're even more well written than the trilogy.
Lord Baelish Best Served Cold is one of the ugliest stories I’ve ever read, but so good...
we might be seeing the new song of ice and fire book soon he said xD it's crazy seeing all our hopes slowing fade into resignation
Daniel Greene: Brandon Sanderson ruled this decade.
Sanderson: I will fucking do it again
You had me worried there, not mentioning Abercrombie untill the very end. This was a good list. I migh have included some Urban Fantasy series like Dresden Files, but the focus here is on secondary-world fantasy, so I understand why it isn't here.
I've been looking for so long for his Saga review and thankfully it's (kinda) here. Hopefully he goes more in depth with it someday when the series ends its hiatus.
It's coming back in January.
@@amarikwa888 Yes! I'm so excited for it!
So happy to see The Poppy War on here!
*The Crippled God* (2011) is an amazing finale in Steven Erikson's epic Malazan Book of the Fallen series, and I'm honestly surprised that it didn't at least get an honorable mention given the general importance of the series within modern fantasy. Erikson's prose and incredibly ambitious world building should be experienced by any serious fan of fantasy. That being said, it's also a pretty challenging read at times due to the immensity of its scope.
Loved the video Dan. And you need to read the ocean at the end of the lane by Neil Gaiman. Amazing read. Also have you ever read The theif of always by Clive Barker
Totally agree with Scott Lynch!!!!! I do not have words to describe how fantastic the series is! Anxiously awaiting the next one!!!