What are the best medieval fantasy novels?

One of the best is 'Bone' by Jeff Smith. It has a great story set in a medieval - like fantasy world with interesting characters. The art style is simple yet very effective in bringing the world and its adventures to life.

Some of the great ones could be 'The Priory of the Orange Tree' which was widely praised for its rich world - building and strong female characters. It combines elements of medieval - like settings with a great fantasy story.

Well, 'Overlord' is really good. It's about a powerful sorcerer who gets trapped in a virtual medieval - like game world and decides to take over. The story has a great exploration of power dynamics and the building of an empire within the game's medieval setting.

One great fantasy medieval light novel is 'Sword Art Online'. It takes place in a virtual medieval - like world where players are trapped and have to fight for their survival. The story combines elements of adventure, romance, and intense battles.

One of the best is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It has a richly detailed Middle - earth filled with elves, dwarves, hobbits and more. The epic battles between good and evil, and the journey to destroy the One Ring make it a classic. Another great one is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It has complex characters and a vast, gritty world full of political intrigue and power struggles.

One of the best is 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien. It has a richly detailed world, complex characters, and an epic story of good vs. evil. Another great one is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known for its political intrigue and diverse characters. 'The Witcher' series by Andrzej Sapkowski is also a top pick, with Geralt's adventures in a monster - filled medieval - like world.

Well, 'The Song of Roland' is a top medieval novel. It's an epic poem that tells the story of the Battle of Roncevaux Pass and has elements of heroism and loyalty which were highly regarded in medieval times. 'Beowulf' is another. This Old English epic features a hero fighting monsters like Grendel and his mother, and a dragon. It shows the values and the cultural beliefs of the Anglo - Saxons during the medieval period. And then there's 'The Decameron' by Giovanni Boccaccio. It has a frame story where a group of young people tell various tales during the time of the Black Death, giving a peek into different aspects of medieval society.

'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore is a great pick too. While not strictly medieval, it has a fantasy world with a strong female lead Katsa, who has a special power. She meets Po, and their relationship develops against the backdrop of political intrigue and adventure in a unique fantasy realm.

One of the best is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages and the power struggles and wars that were part of that era. The characters are well - drawn and the story gives a great sense of the time period.

In my opinion, 'The Faerie Queene' by Edmund Spenser is a top choice for medieval romance novels. It has a complex allegorical structure while also having elements of chivalry, knights, and their quests. The descriptions of the settings and the characters are very much in line with the medieval romance genre. Another one is 'Sir Gawain and the Carl of Carlisle'. It is a lesser - known but still great example, with elements of mystery, chivalry, and a touch of the supernatural that was popular in medieval romance stories.