Recs if you like Rhapsody: Child of Blood (Symphony of Ages, #1)...

A list of First books in Fantasy series (or standalones) published in 1980s-2000s written by female authors. Many of these authors are/were prolific writers so most additions are limited to their debut book or most popular series. Go read more by these authors!

f*ck misogyny, women write epic fantasy too

You should check out these series if you enjoy epic fantasy, like Brandson Sanderon's work! (First books listed only.)

A collection of older, sometimes lesser-known, fantasy (or science fantasy) books written by incredible women and published primarily between the 1980s and early 2000s (with nods to a few older ones). In a time when female fantasy authors were few and far between, these authors carved out their own space in the genre. These stories might not be mainstream hits today, but they are full of brilliant magic, deep characters, and/or worlds that helped shape the genre. (First in Series / standalones only for now - open to suggestions!)

the foundation of the woman written fantasy,

Sometimes we need something familiar to get us out of a slump, reading or just life in general. There's something so cozy & comforting about rereading a beloved title.

Some of these I actually prefer on audiobook and I'll try to list here: The Shining Illuminae Files Sabriel (Tim Curry edition)

Books with covers by Geoff Taylor the fantasy and sci-fi artist and illustrator. If you've read any fantasy books from the 70s/80s there's a good chance you recognise his work!

I've put just book 1, many of these are series!