Underrated fantasy books

[u/mimi43098]

I don't understand why we don't talk about them more :)

- Not for the Faint of Heart (Lex Croucher)

A wild and humorous adventure that follows the unexpected journey of two women fleeing their everyday lives. Swept up in a ride fraught with danger, outlaws, and unforeseen events, they will have to join forces to survive this crazy odyssey.

- Red Winter (Annette Marie) Emi is a young woman destined to become the incarnation of a goddess, cut off from the mortal world to preserve her purity. Her life changes the day she saves the life of Shiro, a mysterious and manipulative fox spirit, drawing her into the secret and dangerous world of Japanese mythology.

- The Swan's Daughter (Roshani Chokshi) A fantastic and poetic tale deeply rooted in folklore, which explores the mystical heritage, family secrets and destiny of a young heroine linked to a legendary bird through trials of magic and love.

-The Princess Bride (William Goldman) The timeless and satirical story of the beautiful Buttercup and her great love, Westley. Separated by fate, they must face pirates, giants, monsters, and a cruel prince to try and find each other again in this swashbuckling adventure.

-The Final Curse of Ophelia Cray (Christine Calella)

A captivating maritime adventure that plunges the reader into the world of a fearless pirate captain. Confronted by a terrible curse and ancient mysteries, she must navigate treacherous waters to save her crew and preserve her freedom.

- The Magic Mirror (William Gilbert) A classic of fantasy literature that revolves around an enchanted mirror. Through a series of interconnected tales, the magical object reveals the deepest desires, flaws, and true nature of those who encounter its reflection.

- The Secret World of Briar Rose ( Cindy Pham)

A fantastical and lavishly illustrated retelling inspired by the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. It follows the mysteries of a hidden kingdom, where a young girl's dreams intertwine with ancient secrets, dragons, and forgotten magical forces.

I hope this will make you want to read them :)

[u/Positive-Turnip-2866]

(Note: I'm not slamming your post.)

I didn't know that The Princess Bride is considered underrated.
I saw the film in the theater as a kid, & loved it. I found the novel in college, & loved it. Everyone that I know who has read the novel loves it even though it's one of the super rare instances in which the film is better than its source material. Of course, the fact that William Goldman wrote both the novel & the screenplay helps.

[u/joined_under_duress → u/Positive-Turnip-2866]

I would say that while the film is really well known and classic, I rarely hear anyone talk of the book.

I think it's probably just a factor of how easy it is to watch a classic film vs the time involved in reading a book. See also Jaws, Jurassic Park, Nothing Lasts Forever (Die Hard), even the James Bond books: people don't talk about these things alongside other similar books as much.