It's easy to see why Frank Herbert's Dune has been so influential in the fantasy genre. This novel clearly inspired Star Wars, The Drahon Prince trilogy, the Cosmere, and A Song of Ice and Fire. Dune is truly fantasy done right with a perfect blend of mystical magic and cut throat politics in a fantastical universe with intricate world building. My only complaint is that the book isn't longer. There is a time jump that skips over so much pivotal character growth.