Collider has published a listicle highlighting ten fantasy novels praised not just for their storytelling but for the quality of their prose, arguing that few fantasy works achieve genuinely literary writing alongside strong plotting and worldbuilding. Written by Luc Haasbroek, the piece frames these titles as standing alongside literary classics for their command of voice, pacing and atmosphere, spanning lyrical, gothic, humorous and philosophical styles.

Among the entries discussed are Gene Wolfe's "The Shadow of the Torturer" (1980), praised for its unreliable narration and dense, quotable prose; Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book" (2008), noted for its striking opening line and episodic structure; and Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn" (1968), celebrated for its poetic style beyond the well-known animated film adaptation. The full list ranks ten such works in total, though only the top three entries are detailed here.