The aesthetic established by J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, let's just say. Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. ... The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. ... The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. ... A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin. ... Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. ... The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. More items... Jul 19, 2020