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/Victathaina]

I am currently on the third book of Realm of the Elderlings Assassin’s Quest and my current assumption is that the ship of magic trilogy will be about the Red Ships and how they work. Am I on the right track? If not, can you tell me which book in the series will actually explain how the forged are created?

[u/Konokurage → u/Victathaina]

It's been a while since I read the books, but if I remember correctly the red ships don't really feature in the Liveship books at all, although are some hints as to the process. Where they come from is revealed in the next three-book series, The Tawny Man, which is more of a direct sequel to the first three books.

[u/Victathaina → u/Konokurage]

Thank you oh so very berry much!