The most popular epic fantasy books of 2023

Epic fantasy tells big stories in invented worlds. Expect maps, long journeys, warring kingdoms, ancient prophecies and a cast large enough to need a list at the back. These are books to sink into, often across a whole series, where the fate of a realm hangs on a few unlikely heroes. This list shows the ones first published in 2023.

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Blood & Steel
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Blood & Steel

Helen Scheuerer

2023 · 2026 edition

464 pages

Sword Catcher
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Sword Catcher

Cassandra Clare

Published 2023

624 pages

Murtagh
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Murtagh

Christopher Paolini

Published 2023

703 pages

Tormented
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Tormented

Elayna R. Gallea

2023 · 2027 edition

432 pages

Godkiller
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Godkiller

Hannah Kaner

Published 2023

290 pages

Blood & Steel
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Blood & Steel

Helen Scheuerer

Published 2023

550 pages

Witch King
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Witch King

Martha Wells

2023 · 2024 edition

432 pages