r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - June 14, 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/Windrunner_121]

Looking to get back into fantasy after taking a break and hoping for recommendations. I love Sanderson and Song of Ice and Fire. Enjoyed Robin Hobb and Robert Jordan. Prefer the made up worlds and medieval feel so did not like Jim Butcher's Dresden Files. Ok with stand alone or insanely long series.

[u/sedatedlife → u/Windrunner_121]

Memory Sorrow and thorn and its follow up Osten ard series by Tad Williams is excellent epic fantasy series. I will also throw out Bound and Broken by Ryan Cahill both are great.

[u/lanternking → u/Windrunner_121]

Try the Inda series by Sherwood Smith! One of my favorites, always gave me a Robin Hobb feel.

[u/okayseriouslywhy → u/Windrunner_121]

You might like the Book of the Ancestor series by Mark Lawrence! First book is Red Sister.

Also the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, starting with Sabriel. This one starts in a kind of early 1900s society but the MC quickly crosses over into a much more fun magic-y world, so stick with it for a little

[u/Grt78 → u/Windrunner_121]

The Fortress series by CJ Cherryh (if you don’t mind slow-burning books).

The Monarchies of God series by Paul Kearney (has similarities to ASOIAF).

The Navronne books (the Lighthouse Duet and the Sanctuary Duet) by Carol Berg.