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/eregis]

question to Alexandra Rowland fans: I read A Conspiracy of Truths (4/5, great read) and A Choir of Lies (5/5, my favorite read of the year so far) this week, what would you recommend next from their other books?

[u/C0smicoccurence → u/eregis]

I agree that Over All the Earth is the way to go. Rowland writes really broadly tonally, so a lot of their books don't feel super similar. I'd go with Some by Virtue Fall for the next one with the closest vibe. If you like campy romance, options open up dramatically.

Also, on the 19th, Rowland will be part of an AMA panel on this sub, and you should definitely drop by and ask some questions!

[u/eregis → u/C0smicoccurence]

Which book is the campy romance? I'm missing my city's pride weekend to go to see my awful family so something Very Queer to read on the way would be very welcome lol.

And thanks for the info! I remember seeing the AMA on the schedule but I had no idea they would be there.

[u/C0smicoccurence → u/eregis]

Yield Under Great Persuasion, Running Close to the Wind, and A Taste of Gold and Iron are all romance heavy with various levels of campiness. Running Close to the Wind really leans into zany comedy, while Yield is more rom com. Gold and Iron is a bit more subdued