Welcome to Part 4 of my Top 100 Fantasy Reads of All Time (2025 Edition) — and now we’re entering sacred territory. Ranks 40 through 21 are home to the books that shaped my taste, my reading habits, and in some cases my entire understanding of what fantasy can do.

These novels are emotional heavy-hitters, foundational epics, brilliant sequels, unforgettable finales, and a handful of genre-defining masterpieces. Some placements might surprise you… but that’s part of the fun of a highly subjective list from someone who reads a lot of fantasy.

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✨ In this episode:

– Ranks 40–21 revealed

– Some of the most influential reads in my life

– Surprising movement since last year’s ranking

– Witty one-sentence synopses and personal reflections on each entry

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0:00 - Opening

1:22 - List Explanation

2:14 - Books 40 - 21

13:41 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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