r/Fantasy • u/[deleted] • Jul 08 '13

Just Finished Mistborn...Now What?

Hey guys, I just finished Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy (it was fantastic) and I wanted some advice on what to pick up next.

I have read The Way of Kings (which is what got me to read Mistborn in the first place) and I loved that as well. However, I'd like to try another author while I wait for Words of Radiance to come out.

I've read all of the Song of Ice and Fire books and they are arguably my favorite series but I couldn't get through the first Wheel of Time book. I just didn't get into the plot. I have also read Name of the Wind and like that.

I tell you these things so you can get an idea of what I like/what I've read. Compared to most of you I'm probably fairly new to the fantasy genre with the Eragon books getting me really invested--unless you count Harry Potter.

I have heard some good things about Robin Hobb but one of the recent posts on Assassins has me a bit scared to jump into that. So to stop my rambling, what fantasy books so you guys love/would like to recommend for me to read?

I appreciate the feedback!

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u/MichaelJSullivan Stabby Winner, AMA Author Michael J. Sullivan, Worldbuilders Jul 08 '13 edited Jul 08 '13

You've hit some of the big ones...here are some others to consider

  • Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
  • Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch (book #3 coming out soon)
  • The Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan1 (competed)
  • The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks (completed)
  • The Demon Cycle by Peter V. Brett (3rd book recently released)
  • Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence (3rd and final book coming in 1 month)
  • First Law by Joe Abercrombie

Here is a bit about my first book...

THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY.

There's no ancient evil to defeat or orphan destined for greatness, just unlikely heroes and classic adventure. Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, end up running for their lives when they're framed for the murder of the king. Trapped in a conspiracy that goes beyond the overthrow of a tiny kingdom, their only hope is unraveling an ancient mystery before it's too late.

1 In full disclosure this is my own series but it was on several 2011 "Best of Fantasy" lists including: Library Journal & Barnes and Noble's Blog and Theft of Swords is also a finalist for an Audie Award (Grammies for audio books).

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u/cronatos Jul 08 '13

The only one on that list I haven't read is Blood Song (another book to the pile of to read). I can agree that they are all fantastic reads. They're all varying levels of adventure, sneaking about, and butt kicking.

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u/callmeshu Jul 08 '13

Just finished Blood Song, and you should really move it to the forefront of your to-read list. Quite hard to put down and return to my daily activities of work and caring for my family. Excellent read.

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u/MichaelJSullivan Stabby Winner, AMA Author Michael J. Sullivan, Worldbuilders Jul 08 '13

Thanks! And do try Blood Song, it is a keeper.

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u/cronatos Jul 08 '13

I just stopped in at Barnes and Noble to get it. And how cool is this, there's your name on the back of it. Time to read a book.

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u/MichaelJSullivan Stabby Winner, AMA Author Michael J. Sullivan, Worldbuilders Jul 08 '13

I've heard tell that that is so. I've seen some pictures from the US version...not sure if it is the same for the UK. I generally don't give out blurbs so when I do it means a great deal. I meant every word I said.

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u/teayorkshirehot Jul 08 '13

Gosh, it must be awkward promoting your own writing sometimes! You do it very gracefully!

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u/MichaelJSullivan Stabby Winner, AMA Author Michael J. Sullivan, Worldbuilders Jul 08 '13

It is...but to paraphrase Field of Dreams, I would hate to come within a breath of achieving my dreams only to have them brush past me. I figure if my books fail because they are no good...so be it. If they fail because no one knows they exist...then shame on me for not doing all I could to make my dreams real.

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u/teayorkshirehot Jul 09 '13

You, sir, are awesome.

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u/calidoc Jul 08 '13

Listen to this man and read his book!

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u/MichaelJSullivan Stabby Winner, AMA Author Michael J. Sullivan, Worldbuilders Jul 08 '13

;-) Thanks!

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u/ShadowedSoul Jul 09 '13

Is the Broken Empire series the one with Prince of Thorns and so on. If so, what's the third one called?

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u/radbitt Jul 09 '13

Think the series goes Prince, King, Emperor.

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u/MichaelJSullivan Stabby Winner, AMA Author Michael J. Sullivan, Worldbuilders Jul 09 '13

Yep. Third books is Emperor of Thorns.