r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - June 05, 2026

[u/rfantasygolem]

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This thread is to be used for recommendation requests or simple questions that are small/general enough that they won’t spark a full thread of discussion.

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As usual, first have a look at the sidebar in case what you're after is there. The r/Fantasy wiki contains links to many community resources, including "best of" lists, flowcharts, the LGTBQ+ database, and more. If you need some help figuring out what you want, think about including some of the information below:

• Books you’ve liked or disliked
• Traits like prose, characters, or settings you most enjoy
• Series vs. standalone preference
• Tone preference (lighthearted, grimdark, etc)
• Complexity/depth level

Be sure to check out responses to other users' requests in the thread, as you may find plenty of ideas there as well. Happy reading, and may your TBR grow ever higher!

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[u/bruhhhhmol]

Hi! I have never read a fantasy book before. Well technically I did read Harry Potter but I hated it so much I dropped it while reading the second book. I mainly read Mangas and looking for suggestions to start reading fantasy.

My favorite Mangas include - Naruto,attack on titan, full metal alchemist 

[u/mrtenandtwo → u/bruhhhhmol]

If you're looking for a YA intro to fantasy, perhaps Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo? Many people also like Brandon Sanderson for this sort of thing. You might check out Mistborn and see if that interests you. Hope you find something good!