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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Chaos & Flame
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Chaos & Flame

Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland

Published 2023

336 pages

The Endless War
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The Endless War

Danielle L. Jensen

2023 · 2025 edition

576 pages

Forged by Blood
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Forged by Blood

Ehigbor Okosun

2023 · 2024 edition

400 pages

The Traitor
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The Traitor

Anthony Ryan

Published 2023

576 pages

To Kill a Shadow
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To Kill a Shadow

Katherine Quinn

2023 · 2025 edition

448 pages

Avatar
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Avatar

F. C. Yee

Published 2023

336 pages

Paladin's Faith
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Paladin's Faith

T. Kingfisher

2023 · 2024 edition

502 pages

War Hour
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War Hour

Lauren Loscig

Published 2023

400 pages

The Blood Gift
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The Blood Gift

N. E. Davenport

Published 2023

448 pages