Favorite fantasy books

Since I have a difficult time finding fantasy books that I like, in general, I thought I'd make a list of my favorites so I can articulate what I look for in fantasy.

(Note: By "fantasy," what I mean for this list is "alternative world" fantasy, a.k.a. fantasy that doesn't take place on Earth in any fashion. I'm not sure if "epic fantasy" is technically the most accurate label for the books below.)

• The childhood faves: Tamora Pierce, Garth Nix, T.A. Barron

I haven't reread any of these books in a while, but for me, these were the archtypal examples of fantasy with deep worldbuilding.

• Of the Abyss by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

I haven't read the other books in this series (yet), but I really enjoyed the level of worldbuilding in this book, especially as the world seemed based on a more early modern Europe rather than medieval Europe.

• These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch

The best fantasy I've read in recent times in terms of plot and worldbuilding. (It's criminally underrated, in my opinion.)