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submitted 1 year ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/books@lemmy.ml

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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[-] R4N63R@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Check out dungeon crawler Karl and he who fights with monsters! Can also find them in audio book format 👌

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

Dungeon Crawler Carl was great, I'm waiting for the next book. Lol. Haven't read He Who Fights, why is it good?

[-] R4N63R@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

The main character is a Japanese guy who's in Australia and the narrator of the audio book is Australian. The humor was on point for me and the magic and abilities that three MC gets are dark and horrific but he is such a funny silly guy it's hard to expect what he will do haha. Very fun story and cool abilities. Several books long as you won't be waiting years either 👌

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[-] Kit 2 points 1 year ago

Have you considered Kate Elliott novels? Jaran was amazing if you like sci-fi/fantasy crossover, or King's Dragon if you like pure fantasy. If you prefer easier reading check out the Dragonriders of Pern series.

[-] Zavasay@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You should get on goodreads and look up books you loved to see what else is recommended from people who also read that book. I find great ones that way!

Otherwise I absolutely could not put “Forth Wing” down by Rebecca Yarros! The second book (five are expected) comes out in a week or two. A friend recommended it and it was so good I fell into a slump afterwards trying to find something as exciting.

[-] XBannedx@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Irene Radford The Dragon Nimbus series. I read it ages ago and have fond memories.

[-] CylustheVirus@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

The Lies of Locke Lamora is a fun fantasy heist book

The Book of Three is the first in a classic high fantasy series. It's a lovely comfort read, but definitely targeted at younger readers.

You might consider Nix's Abhorsen series for a unique take on Necromancers.

Foundryside is wild and fun if not a hugely traditional fantasy. Imagine if you could carve sigils on objects to make them ignore reality in very specific ways.

[-] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Oh also the Demon Cycle series by Peter V Brett was a fun romp. I like the way the author built a pretty unique world with a lot of different aspects to it. He did a good job of switching the point of view across characters to challenge perspective.

[-] yool_ooloo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

David Eddings? I read him way back when I was a kid (~35 years ago). Think the series was called The Belgariad or Belgarion. The first 3-6 books were fun in a light yet captivating, magicy, fantasy way.

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[-] 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.
[-] mayotte2048@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Assassin's Apprentice trilogy by Robin Hobbs

[-] 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.

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

[-] gramie@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

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.

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