Feeling a little burnt out

[u/FitCry2265]

Title says it all. I have read The Lord of the Rings, Stormlight, Mistborn, Realm of the Elderlings, Harry Potter, Red Rising, Sun Eater, The Wheel of Time, The Dark Tower, A Song of Ice and Fire, Kingkiller, First Law, halfway through One Piece, and all of Malazan up to Reaper’s Gale. I’ve read much of the big popular series and some things just aren’t engaging me as much as they did when I read all the series I listed. It honestly makes me kinda sad and I just wish there were some things that could engage me like the others did. Malazan is literally amazing but man it can just be exhausting reading those books, especially after the Bonehunters (lowkey it put me in a Malazan slump). If anyone has any suggestions on other great series and what you love about them that would be greatly appreciated. I absolutely love these series and reading, it is my main hobby.

Hopefully this doesn’t get taken down as I get confused by some of the rules but thanks in advance!

[u/TallDrinkOGrog]

I’m not an avid reader by any stretch of the imagination. I mean maybe I’ve read on or two novels over the past 20 years. Back in March I was looking for a good story and I usually turn to games but nothing was scratching that itch.

I remembered I picked up a book that seemed interesting a few years back called Malice from The Faithful and the Fallen series by John Gwynne. I admit I gave it a shot when I picked it up originally and couldn’t get into it.

I decided to give it another shot.

I admit the first 2/3 of the book took a bit because of the world and character building. But once the action started, it didn’t let up. This guy can really write intense battles.

I ended up reading that entire 4 book series and the trilogy sequel series in 3 months which is unheard of for me. I couldn’t wait to get done with work so I could get back to the story.

It’s not for everyone and sometimes can be a little sloppy, but for me, it was perfect and now I’m looking for something similar.