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A good fantasy book? you know, wizards, dragons, princesses, that kind of stuff (mander.xyz)

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Well I'm craving something in this genre but I'm a bit overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. So many titles and yet I'm not sure what to read. Maybe you can help?

I'm looking for something in a high fantasy setting. I'm not too keen on heavy politics and war driven plots (though, I can read that ). What really gets me is interesting characters, good action and magical creatures.

I've loved anything Discworld and I've also enjoyed the First Law books by Abercrombie.

I'm finding that Tolkien, Sanderson and George RR Martin appear on every fantasy list I come across, so if you do recommend something I'd appreciate it be something other than that.

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[–] be_excellent_to_each_other@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Doesn't hit your checklist point by point, but I think it's impossible to go wrong with the Recluce books if you haven't read them. (Most recent was published in 2021 which was news to me - guess I have some catching up to do!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saga_of_Recluce

[–] DeadWorld@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I will forever evangelise Practical Guide to Evil. Great high fantasy that does a wonderfull job at using the building block of stories to your advantage.

[–] thelastknowngod@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

NPRs top 100 scifi and fantasy books.

https://imgur.com/a/zHxdYSF

[–] corytheboyd@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Mistborn is great, less dragons and more alchemical science. Begins with a satisfying tale of overthrowing the government, and then tackles some of the “okay… now what” with tons more interesting stuff along the way

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've read it an it's not my cup of tea. The worldbuilding and premise were solid, but the characters fell flat and so did the plot by end of the book. I finished it and felt relieved it was finally over. I think I might try other authors before reading Sanderson again, that's why I've listed him as a please don't recommend.

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[–] gramie@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's very polarizing, as in some people love it and some people absolutely hate it, but Stephen Donaldson's "Thomas Covenant" books are among my favorite. Not so keen on the later volumes, but the first two trilogies are amazing.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

I know he said specifically no heavy politics, but Thomas covenant is pretty heavy and dark. The tale is good, it can be hard reading in parts though given the protagonist. If you like the exploration of the antihero, the gap series by Stephen Donaldson is pretty solid too.

[–] lemmyvore@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

Anne McCaffrey's "Pern" series.
Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series
Tamora Pierce's series spanning multiple mini-series: Lioness, Protector, Tricksters and Immortals.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is it safe to assume you've read the name of the wind and wise man's fear? HURRY UP AND FINISH YOUR SERIES ROTHFUSS, please

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

No, it's not safe to assume. Can you sell it to me? What's so great about it?

[–] mayotte2048@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Assassin's Apprentice trilogy by Robin Hobbs

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