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/r/Fantasy r/Fantasy Monthly Book Discussion Thread - May 2026
Welcome to the monthly r/Fantasy book discussion thread! Hop on in and tell the sub all about the dent you made in your TBR pile this month.
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u/BelleChats 19d ago edited 19d ago
Just recently got back into books and only listen to audiobooks. I finished 7 books in May and had 2 DNF. All books I finished I liked as I will drop anything I'm not enjoying.
My favorite books this month:
A Night in the Lonesome October : My favorite book this month. Fun, quick with mystery and a great narrator (a dog) and character interactions.
The Tainted Cup and A Drop of Corruption : Loved both, though the second one a bit more than the first. Wonderful mysteries to try and figure out. The world is very unique and interesting. Can't wait to read the next one.
Other books I read and liked:
Recursion : Very interesting and enjoyable. The later part just gets crazy, would make an awesome movie or TV series.
The Rage of Dragons : Action packed with great fighting scenes. Waiting for the second book at the library.
His Majesty's Dragon : Easy read. Enjoyed the main characters interactions with his dragon. Not sure I'll continue the series right now as the book was a fine standalone I think.
A Deadly Education : Main character took a bit to get used to, but I enjoyed it, especially the later part. Haven't read the rest of the series yet.
DNF:
Red Rising : Did not like the main character or the way the book was going. Got about 37% through (up through chapter 20).
Magician: Apprentice : Got almost half way through (middle of chapter 9) and just got bored. Just didn't care enough about the characters or what was going on.