Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling — ★ 4.62
The culminating installment of the beloved Harry Potter series; praised for emotional depth and epic resolutionThe Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss — ★ 4.59
A beautifully written fantasy origin story of Kvothe; widely acclaimed for its lyrical prose and immersive worldThe Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson — ★ 4.58
The first in the epic Stormlight Archive; epic world-building and complex characters earn it consistent praiseThe Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (boxed set) — ★ 4.57
Foundational fantasy classics; Tolkien’s lyrical storytelling remains timelessWords of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson — ★ 4.56
The second Stormlight book; further enriches the saga’s world and stakesA Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin — ★ 4.53
A pivotal, shocking entry in A Song of Ice and Fire—highly rated for its realism and breadthHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling — ★ 4.52
Marks a turn toward darker, more mature themes in the series—richly praisedThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams — ★ 4.51
Whimsical sci-fi comedy classic, beloved for its absurd humor and witThe Nightingale by Kristin Hannah — ★ 4.64
WWII historical novel lauded for its emotional resonance and strong storytellingJust Mercy by Bryan Stevenson — ★ 4.63
A powerful nonfiction memoir advocating justice and legal reform, praised for empathy and insight