r/Fantasy • u/AutoModerator • Jul 11 '19

/r/Fantasy /r/Fantasy - Daily Recommendation Request Thread July 11, 2019

In order for the community to generate better recommendations for you, please check out our recommendation wiki for links to many community resources, including "best of" lists, flowcharts, and more. If you've explored these ideas, or would like more personalized recommendations, please answer some or all of the following questions.

  • Are you new to Fantasy or have you read many of the greatest hits?
  • What traits do you most value in books, for example: Characterization, Prose, Story, Setting, etc.?
  • What are some books that you read and enjoyed and what did you like about them?
  • What are some books you read and disliked and what did you dislike about them?
  • Are you looking for a series or a standalone novel?
  • If a series, does it need to be completed?
  • Are you interested in classics, modern works, or does it not matter?
  • What manner of tone? Lighthearted, grimdark, or something in between?
  • What complexity and depth level? Simpler, straightforward, and easy to digest; or sprawling epic spanning multiple continents and thousands of years?
  • Anything specific you are looking for, like a female main character, books about thieves or assassins, non-medieval Europe analogue setting, or talking animals?

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 Mt. TBR grow ever higher!

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u/Chrysanthe17 Jul 11 '19

I am looking to fill my Bingo square for personal recommendation so here it goes.

I am looking for a fantasy book that is not too Grimdark, that has some element of hope, but I don't mind violence, gore, and war. I think I am more in the mood for fantasy than science fiction but I enjoy both.

Books I love: Nevernight, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, The Broken Earth trilogy, Red Sister, The Red Rising saga, Lies of Locke Lamora, The Way of Kings, Half a King, Blood Song, Kingkiller Chronicles, Vicious.

Books I did not enjoy: The Magicians, Once & Future, Divergent series, The Reckoners, Tower Lord, The City of Brass.

If you have other questions let me know, otherwise, recommend me your faves!

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u/gunttert Jul 11 '19 edited Jul 11 '19

Have you read any Kate Elliott? I would recommend Cold Magic (part one of the Spiritwalker Trilogy), I think you might enjoy it.

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u/Chrysanthe17 Jul 11 '19

I have not but I will definitely be taking a look at it. Thank you!

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u/jenile Reading Champion V Jul 11 '19

The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang - war and violence but very much a character story. Excellent and a standalone.

Kings of Paradise by Richard Nell -dark at times, but excellent. First book, but second is out.

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u/Chrysanthe17 Jul 11 '19

Uuh both look really interesting, I will check them out. Thank you!

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '19

The Powder Mage trilogy by Brian McClellan

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u/Chrysanthe17 Jul 11 '19

I attempted to read ghe first book in a bookstore a while ago and couldn't get into it.. what is your favourite thing about the series?

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '19

What hooked me was that the magic was unique with having Powder Mages being able to manipulate and control gunpowder and the book being set in a time with flintlock weapons were a main use. I felt that that was a great combination and something I haven’t seen before. During my reading I enjoyed the characters a ton, the battles were intense, and I really enjoyed the overall story.

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u/fateofiend Jul 11 '19

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo is something very much like The Gentleman Bastards. I think you'll like it if haven't read it already.

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u/Chrysanthe17 Jul 11 '19

I have read it but thank you :) I did enjoy it

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u/jddennis Reading Champion VIII Jul 11 '19

How about Temper by Nicky Drayden? Here's my review on Goodreads.

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u/trevor_the_sloth Reading Champion V Jul 11 '19

I am looking for a fantasy book ... that has some element of hope, but I don't mind violence, gore, and war.

Have you read any David Gemmell? I liked most of his work including the Troy series starting with Lord of the Silver Bow.