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Well I'm craving something in this genre but I'm a bit overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. So many titles and yet I'm not sure what to read. Maybe you can help?

I'm looking for something in a high fantasy setting. I'm not too keen on heavy politics and war driven plots (though, I can read that ). What really gets me is interesting characters, good action and magical creatures.

I've loved anything Discworld and I've also enjoyed the First Law books by Abercrombie.

I'm finding that Tolkien, Sanderson and George RR Martin appear on every fantasy list I come across, so if you do recommend something I'd appreciate it be something other than that.

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[–] lostbard@midwest.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lots of good suggestions already. I might recommend Uprooted by Naomi Novik, The Story of Silence by Alex Myers, or The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djeli Clark.

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[–] Sharklaser@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Magician,and searching this I see they're making a TV series, 🀯

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magician_(Feist_novel)

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[–] Drewfro66@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 years ago

I really enjoyed the first six Dragonlance novels - after that, not so much.

[–] uservoid1@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
  • The Belgariad and The Malloreon by David Eddings. His books have classic D&D feel, light reading with bits of humor.

  • Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb. A massive plotline (all books already written so no need to wait), very dark, superb characters.

[–] Baines@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

assasins trilogy is among my favorite

last trilogy starting with bee is kinda bad

the final book reads too much like pandering to fans

Hobb has great books and books with whiney paralyzed main characters which can be a slog

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[–] Candelestine@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Just out of curiosity, why haven't you read Tolkein?

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[–] Penguincoder@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

Give The Prince Of Nothing series a read. A bit more of a philosophical series than a hack and slash fantasy.

[–] Bhaelfur@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I'm currently reading the Bound and Broken series by Ryan Cahill. Seems pretty solid. It has dragons, wizards, other magical creatures, elves, dwarves... There is some war, but it's largely a coming of age story centered around an 18-20 year old man.

[–] corytheboyd@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Mistborn is great, less dragons and more alchemical science. Begins with a satisfying tale of overthrowing the government, and then tackles some of the β€œokay… now what” with tons more interesting stuff along the way

[–] fred@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

Also great if you are a fan of raising a single eyebrow

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[–] thelastknowngod@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)
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[–] WinkingWinkle@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'd recommend David Eddungs' Belgariad. Got me into fantasy genre. Then there's Robin Hobb, Trudi Canavan, Raymond, E Feist (brilliant), Jonathan Stroud's Bartimaeus Trilogy. So many good things out there. If you enjoyed Discworld you'll enjoy these too even though they're not comical like Pratchett novels are.

[–] kratoz29@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

I'm saving this thread for later because I'm interested in this genre, I am totally new to books, I haven't even read LOTR, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones or House of the Dragons books, I have only consumed that through the movies and TV Shows, but seems like there are some really neat suggestions here.

[–] ProfessorOwl_PhD@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago

Rick Riordan's various series might catch your fancy - they're really young adult fiction, but they're still a good read. They cover Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian mythology from the perspectives of the god's half human offspring, bringing the mythology into a modern context while retreading the old myths.

[–] Pizza_Rat@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Fairy Tale by Stephen King is a refreshing take on classic fantasy themes!

[–] dudinax@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

One for the Morning Glory by John Barnes

The King of Elfland's daughter, by Lord Dunsany

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Have you considered Kate Elliott novels? Jaran was amazing if you like sci-fi/fantasy crossover, or King's Dragon if you like pure fantasy. If you prefer easier reading check out the Dragonriders of Pern series.

[–] Lodespawn@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Oh also the Demon Cycle series by Peter V Brett was a fun romp. I like the way the author built a pretty unique world with a lot of different aspects to it. He did a good job of switching the point of view across characters to challenge perspective.

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