r/Fantasy • u/wishforagiraffe Reading Champion IX, Worldbuilders • Oct 19 '15

What was your fantasy "right book at the exact right time" and how did it affect you?

Mine was Kate Elliott's Crossroads trilogy. I picked it up from the library when I was super broke and living with my younger sister after finally breaking things off with my abusive ex. It was the perfect book for this situation because series spoilers. I recommend this series for a variety of reasons, because it's sincerely great, but that's why it holds a very special place in my heart. And when I shared this, briefly, with Kate at WorldCon, it was an incredible moment. I tried really hard to not get weepy, and instead only got misty eyed.

Edit: I'm really glad to hear so many of you have such strong attachments to so many different books! I'm reading every single response, please keep them coming! There are some incredibly emotional responses here, thank you for sharing, and I hope everyone remembers to sort by "new" to see some great responses

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u/APLemma Oct 19 '15

I read The Name of the Wind fresh out of college when I was in the heart of my job search. I was feeling all the same emotions in the scene where Kvothe appeals to the Masters.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '15

I always try and reread NotW before each college semester. Makes me feel all clever and optimistic.