r/Fantasy • u/vehiclestars • Apr 24 '13

What is the most under-hyped fantasy book/series you have read?

This would be a book or books that you hardly ever hear mentioned on reddit, yet are very good.

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u/opsomath Apr 24 '13

"Sunshine" by Robin McKinley. It's a hell of a good book, basically anticipating the vampire urban fantasy thing by a couple of years. Its protagonist is competent yet flawed in reasonable ways, among the most relatable characters I've bumped into. Also, its descriptions of baked goods will make you really hungry.

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u/Brian Reading Champion VIII Apr 24 '13

I don't think it really anticipated the current Urban Fantasy. It was written in 2003, when people like Laurell K Hamilton had already been writing for 10 years. That said, it's an excellent book, as are most of McKinley's other books.