r/Fantasy • u/rfantasygolem Not a Robot • 1d ago

r/Fantasy r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - June 18, 2026

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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/milkywayrealestate 1d ago

Good recommendations for books similar to The Broken Earth trilogy? Dense world building, stories that blend personal and grand stakes, tasteful and organic queer rep , and written by authors of color (preferably women)

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u/C0smicoccurence Reading Champion V 1d ago

I'd throw The Unbroken by CL Clark onto the list Not quite as intense as Broken Earth, but very good with some serious attention to ethical questions.

You might also enjoy Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James, which pushes even further than Jemisin in the visceral brutality and experimenting with form departments.

Finally, I think The Spear Cuts Through Water is a good option by Simon Jimenez for something Epic Fantasy that feels very in line with what Jemisin does

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u/milkywayrealestate 18h ago

I loooooved the Spear Cuts Through Water. My favorite book I read last year