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Licanius Trilogy - James Islington. A trilogy I found recently - 3rd part released in 2019. Not seen on many people's fantasy series list but an awesome series cannot recommend enough
Lightbringer series - Brent Weeks. Another I have recently finished - enjoyed this from start to finish. An interesting world build and style of magic . Great at making characters you enjoy, with plenty of layers to them.
Night Angel series - Brent Weeks. One that gets missed off lists as the new series from Weeks does feel a bigger better series, but still I have reread this so many times because it is a great read.
Mageborn series. This is a great series, with sequel and prequel series following on. Great world build, but the very likeable and enjoyable characters are what make it for me.
Malazan series - Steven Erikson & Ian C. Escapement - admittedly this has appeared in other fantasy lists, but just got to include it for the scale of the world building alone. Awesome writing and the fact the two combine and overlap story in their books is incredible. There is a large series , parallel stories and now two prequel series underway - all well worth a read.
Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson - I only included this one as Stormlight Archive series is not complete yet . Great story and again a very clever new world of magic developed.
Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan - hard not to include this (here's hoping for a T.V. series one day) Great characters and a truly great story, maybe struggles through the middle in terms of pace, but I have enjoyed the series a couple of times since first reading.
Raven's Shadow trilogy - Anthony Ryan - a great new series (enjoying his latest currently underway as well) A cool main character and Ryan has created a world that keeps introducing more as you go along. Personal opinion, would make an awesome video game.
Another one I cannot believe I forgot off the list (though been a little while since I read it) is the Riryia series by Michael J. Sullivan - another great story but is so enjoyable for the characters and dynamic between them (another great video game too)
FP edit - never made a post, let alone front page so thanks, glad people are enjoying the list and hopefully some suggestions to try out. Certainly not a complete list of books I enjoyed and always on the lookout for more!
And the typical send books (or whatever) thanks
BrambleTheBoar
I always like the First Law Trilogy and related books by Joe Abercrombie
pimpquisition
True - both trilogies by him are great.
thebloosh
Mistborn is faaaantastic!
nezo
We have a very similar taste in books
o4kill
Yay, another list of books that I won't get to read for years
pimpquisition
Well do what I do, save it somewhere and check it out when looking. Or maybe a reference when see it on recommended lists
o4kill
Yep, I've a favorites folder titled "books". And another for games and another for movies.
shadowbornoflight
Kingmaker, Kingbreaker series by Karen Miller is also fantastic. I picked it up not long after I read the Night Angel trilogy.
pimpquisition
Have seen it on the Amazon recommended lists, but wasn't sure so appreciate the recommendation
shadowbornoflight
I picked it up because the spines looked cool. Really neat fantasy setting, and pretty cool looking covers lol.
uplock
I would be remiss if I didn't encourage anyone interested in epic fantasy to read Will Wight's Cradle series, it's unbelievably creative
pimpquisition
I'll add it to the list haha
DysfunctionalReptile
Just started the last of the Licanius trilogy, after finishing the Lightbringer series. So I think you'd like Assassins Apprentice series :)
pimpquisition
Based on you reading those two, definitely look into that recommendation
DysfunctionalReptile
Its 3 interconnected Trilogies. I raced through them in about 3 months while on sick-leave. I loved Mistborn, Night Angel and /1
DysfunctionalReptile
.. Stormlight Archive, so I think we have similar taste in Fantasy :)
DysfunctionalReptile
I'll check out Malazan and Blood Song :D
favenforget
Not sure if it is mentioned, but Scott Lynch's gentlemen bastards sequence is great... Though... It too suffers delays.
iamlegendinjapan
4th book just came out. I'm most of the way through the first
somnif
The 4th book doesn't even have a publication date yet. First draft was submitted last May, but that's all we know so far.
iamlegendinjapan
My bad still working on the first. Saw the 4th on my library site thought it was out Thorn of emberlain
somnif
Aye it's been "coming soon" for a while now, but alas, no hard data yet.
TribulacionesLamentosyOcasodeuntontoReyImaginario
Wait what?!
BearJuu
I love and hate these fantasy book posts. My list to buy keeps growing and I can’t keep up but I want them all!
angeladelamuerte
Do audio books then you can listen while you work
BearJuu
Unfortunately I don’t have that luxury. Customers, for some reason, like to be heard. But good idea though!
pimpquisition
I am the same, and this is definitely an abridged list - but find helpful to earmark for review when finished latest batch
Creature1031
I have that issue too, plus I want to add all the ones I know but that would be quite the list.
pimpquisition
Have made it complete series only so I don't add frustration and more to keep track of (my current problem)
IShouldWorkInsteadOfBeingHere
Arcane Ascension 1&2, Weapon and Wielders 1&2 and Broken Mirrors 1-3 all by Andrew Rowe both the books and audiobooks are a treat.
WeirdAlisMySpiritUserName
I stopped AA after a few hundred pages. I felt that it was written by a disgruntled man who wanted everyone to know how cerebral he was.
IShouldWorkInsteadOfBeingHere
I would have respected your opinion if you would have said it less like an asshole.
Strawberrybell
Wheel of time is getting a TV series just FYI, casting is done and shooting I think has begun.
pimpquisition
Fantastic news - I was being jaded I think, heard talk for a while. Sounded like LoTR series had priority but really glad to hear it going!!
sixthofdusk
I just started wheel of time. Loving it so far!
pimpquisition
I fantastic series - really hoping TV series does it justice
BoatswainsMate
You'll love it. Please dont google any names though as it will ruin it for you! Itll give you their titles or accomplishments and alive 1/2
BoatswainsMate
Or dead status immedietly and it has spoiled a few spots in the book for me. I'll be happy to answer ?s if u have any. Or get WoT Companion
shibaking
I loved the Night Angel series.
TacoLobsterParty
Im reading it right now for first time.
GeneralSturgeonWarning
I do too. I've read it nearly 5 times over the last 7 years now, and will do again in a year or so.
shibaking
I keep going back and juts reading my favorite parts over and over, skip the less fun parts
BoatswainsMate
I just bought the trilogy today, should start reading by next week after I finish the final wheel of time book
shibaking
It's a little different writing style, bit if you make it through half the book, you'll love the whole series
OtterAvalanche
I found the ending a little... off-kilter from the rest of the series tbh
pimpquisition
I feel it has slipped under quite a few people's radars - but such a good entertaining read. Definitely feel he advances in lightbringer tho
ashaliel
He def becomes a better writer by the time Lightbringer came out. I really enjoyed it.
minqapoc
Agreed. Nightangel felt liek there had been made cuts to the story. due to length maybe.
minqapoc
read black prism. Same author. Amazing magic system.
Higure
That's literally OP's recommendation right above the Night Angel series.
minqapoc
I know. Which is why i wanted to put some more emphasis on it..?
sact3rnlang3l
First book is super dark, my friends wouldn't go past it
shibaking
I thought it was refreshingly raw and visceral. But yeah, the whole series is dark
mtthwsBeast
Just my opinion, but read Dresden files by Jim Butcher
KitTriforce
Even better if you listen to the audiobooks read by James Marsters. Absolutely perfect. Listening to "Ghost Story" (book 13) now.
BigHubs
Love these books
AnnKnoff3000
The Codex Alera by JB is also brilliant
KitTriforce
Another great series that gets better as the books progress
katwa
And the best is: Peace Talks will be releases July 17th!
SandboxMagician
Yes but what year? My guess is 2030.
somnif
This year. He released a little excerpt from it last week.
katwa
Oops, typo: It's the 14th!
Opportunist
YES! YAY! \^_^/
Lostedge
Meh, I read the first two books, and not impressed. Iron Druid Chronicles is far better.
ChorizoPig
Agreed. And the author treats writing like a job instead of fucking off for years and leaving his readers hanging.
Malkali
Sadly the first two books are the weakest & causes ppl to not read further.
MNines
Totally agree. I’m rereading the series and just skipped the first two, which are important character building books for first time readers.
DuffySmalls
I blitzed theu Iron Druid recently, fun, but came off as weak Dresden. Half the fun of Dresden is the long game and hindsight setups
Brewlay
I would have to disagree, after the first 2 books the Dresden Files is awesome and one of my favorites. After reading both, Dresden IMO.
azazyel
Malazan is the best by far!
BabyGerald
I see this series on so many of these lists. I read the first 3 books and couldn't get into it at all. .
pimpquisition
It is genuinely epic - still can't get over the scale of it and even after all the books always feels there is more to explore
azazyel
You might want to check out the Warded Man, not nearly as epic but a pretty cool story
TygrF
I've never read anything that affected me like the Chain of Dogs and how it ended.
Weronoop
I'm listening to #1 atm, being read by Micheal Kramer. A really good listen if you enjoy audiobooks.
pimpquisition
I struggle with audio books personally - attention span misses key points whereas I can go reread a page. Know some that swear by them tho
StubbDubya
That's what the rewind 30 seconds button is for. I actually prefer them now, because I can do things, like walk the dog, while listening.
Karsa0rlong
Stormlight archive!
pimpquisition
I'm really into that series, but not in the list as it isn't finished yet (may be a while too).
Karsa0rlong
He wants to write like 10 books, its gonna be a while. The way of kings is one of my favorite books ever.
yatvz
Mistborn is amazing. It has 2 different but connected trilogies
reverendfixxxer
Technically, all of the books set in his Cosmere are connected. Some minor characters are even shared.
bibsen2000
The final storm light archive drops this November cannot recommend it enough if you liked mist born
yatvz
Thanks I'll check it out
tanarad
Final? Thought there were going to be 10 books
bibsen2000
Wow you are right I thought the up coming would be the last
BigHubs
I forget the goal total, but I believe you are right that there will be more than 4.
Itaane
5 from the point of view of the current characters, 5 from the point of view of the heralds.
TheDarkNerd
Oh, is that what Sanderson is doing for the second cycle?
pimpquisition
Read the second trilogy, didn't know if 3rd completed yet but liked what I read so far. The man puts a lot on his plate for sure
tashadarke
Nope, there's another book in the second era to come. Can't wait
yatvz
I'm currently reading the bands of mourning. Soo good
ArenJ6
I think there is a fourth book in the second "trilogy" that was not made yet.
yatvz
I'm always down for more
ArenJ6
I know I am. Started with stormlight archive. Now waiting for the 4th book. Then started with mistborn. Now waiting for the 7th book. /
ArenJ6
Reluctantly started with skyward (because it doesn't belong to the cosmere). Now waiting for the 3th book D: Can't say I'm disappointed tho
ImNotAnOrange
@op as i've read pretty much this entire list i feel pretty safe recommending The Cycle of Arawn by Edward W. Robertson
iamlegendinjapan
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wiggadewah
I read it once a while back, doing a reread right now. Fun series.
pimpquisition
Thanks, appreciate the recommendation - not come across this one, but it it is in line with the others I'm in
ImNotAnOrange
Fantasy setting, unique magic system, characters discovering themselves & globe trotting adventure, and they aren't 100% successful
pimpquisition
Nice! I often struggle to put my finger on why I love some books and not so keen on others. Think these are some important factors
Fattyfoody
Op you should read kingkiller chronicles.
Milodizong
Personally not my favorite. A little slow at times and he never has the guts to ask out the girl. Jeeezzz
WooWooWooYouKnowIt
The main character is an arrogant unreliable narrator, and I personally found that too obnoxious to find enjoyable. Only read book 1 though.
LuckyCoyote
Don’t do it OP he’s never going to release the third book at this rate!
Diewithasmile
No you shouldn’t...he is never going to finish it.
Brado913
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pimpquisition
But an awesome read so far admittedly
rapala
yes, just dont get your hopes up for the next book
Nusete
And despair with us while waiting for the 3rd part
fatbatbat
I must be the only person that didn't like those books. Cool idea, but so so boring. Just a crazy number of plot holes and half thoughts too
Kompi
I didn't like them either. I've found quite a lot who feel the same. The experience made me nervous in trying to find more fantasy to read
Muffinburgler
I didn't like them either. Guy was a boring narrator who couldn't stop praising himself "I am so good at sex I made a sex demon tired!"
demgainsson
I'm in the middle of re-reading them so I gotta ask, what plot holes are ya talking about?
admiralcrackbar
You aren't. They're trash.
grizozavar
Trust me, you're not the only one. First one was really boring, I gave up halfway book 2.
pimpquisition
I have read them, didn't include in the list as it isn't finished series yet ( and feel bad giving others that frustrating feeling waiting)
Fattyfoody
Yes It's been very long( 10 years almost) wait indeed don't know when 3rd book is gonna publish.
Chebacca
There is an actual date now, Aug 20, 2020... for what it's worth
PotatoIsland
There isn't, that's a rumoured date that has no confirmation by the author, publisher, or anyone else based on an amazon listing that 1/
PotatoIsland
as has happened with other things listed on amazon is probably just a placeholder date not a factual one. 2/2
pimpquisition
Agreed, not heard anything about it either so not sure how "in the works" it is. Real shame as I got really into that series
Fattyfoody
Yes every year has been disappointing when doors of stone is not being released.
kaptainkirk27
Its popped up on audible for me as an unavailable book set to release soon. After some digging I found a rumored release in August.
DasFuel
The Spellmonger is another you should try out.
pimpquisition
Not heard of that at all - but the summary of book one sounds right up my street. Thanks for the suggestion.
manamongstyou
It has great humor in it. Similar to Brent Weeks humor with a heavy dose of sarcasm. It's a long series with good novellas.
Belisar565
Night angel series is so damn good, a personal favorite.
pimpquisition
One I have read multiple times over past 10+ years - a cool story. I do think lightbringer expands on his writing skills and style though
swatz
I know it's pretty well know, I enjoyed the Dragonlance chronicles (Weis and Hickman) and their Death Gate Cycle series. Not much by them<
swatz
>I don't like.
AncientSeraph
Death Gate books are great! Very original, although they aren't shy of tropes.
HarryHardcore
Any love for Wheel of Time???
cravenmoorhead
I preferred Sword of Truth
pimpquisition
Assume you mean beyond it being on my list. I think it has become a stable of fantasy book collections , with damn good reason.
Dovieandisetouvyasagain
Always.
OtterAvalanche
I'd upvote your comment but I need both hands to tug my braid and flatten my skirts.
SixtyFourAndTwo
I really tried to enjoy it, but the characters are so terribly wooden and... just not alive, you know? The women especially.
BoatswainsMate
It's my favorite series but some characters were horrible I'll agree. Gawyn might actually be retarded. Lol
DustyMcKnuckles
The 4th stormlight archive is being released this November! Until then, I just picked up Rothfuss's Name of the Wind
onfire
Ooh you poor person. Name of the wind is amazing, so is the second. The third *tumble weed* one day...
onepinksheep
4th Stormlight book? Is it possible to sleep until November?
pimpquisition
Look forward to years of frustration - there must be a club somewhere
manamongstyou
Right. The books are so fakking good and then you find out he's never going to finish the series.
Bishca
It'll come, it'll come....
manamongstyou
It irritates me that he is so cantankerous about even talking about the series. Gonna pirate that last book if it ever comes out.
Bishca
yohoho
bsn7071
4 of 10, only another decade and a half till done! Though he writes 10× faster than rothfuss or Martin
DustyMcKnuckles
Sanderson keeps us updated pretty reliably too, so that's nice.
OtterAvalanche
TNoTW and its sequel, A wise man's fear, are fantastic. But be warned... we have been waiting a LONG time for Doors of stone.
DustyMcKnuckles
As long as we're not talking about Steven King's The Dark Tower series length waits I should be able to handle it haha
OtterAvalanche
Well, it's been 9 years so far and we have no official release yet. Though rumour has Aug 2020...
manamongstyou
He keeps saying it's done, I think he's lying.
OtterAvalanche
Rumour has it Aug 2020 will be the release date. I'm not getting my hopes up though
whybobwhy
Amazon is making a WOT series. Here’s to hoping it won’t be another Shannara or Legends of the Seeker!
pimpquisition
Whole heartedly agree
PolarHailStorm
I've read Brent Weeks work, and I don't know how I feel about it. It's not bad, by any means, but it seems like it lacks... something?
pimpquisition
I don't know when I find a series I enjoy I find it hard to describe why fully - and often look past any criticism I have of it
manamongstyou
I liked them. I listened to the audiobooks though, maybe it makes a difference. The humor had me rolling on multiple occasions.
pimpquisition
I like a book that makes you feel "in it" so the humour actually gets you.
pimpquisition
Which books - I feel they are well written and intriguing stories, but characters make it for me.
PolarHailStorm
I've read the Night Angel and the Lightbringer series. And yeah, they're well written and good enough. Just something always felt 'off'.
Gaehhn
I had a similar feeling reading them, they read more like what I'm used to from Japanese light novels than American/European fantasy novels.
pimpquisition
In some ways it may be quite "contained" though less in lightbringer. But actually feel lends to its readability and focus on characters
bpwyndon
No need to hope for a TV series on WOT, Amazon already in production with some of the characters casted already.
xSquirrelly
Woooo! Hair tugging and folding arms below breasts.
DarkParn
Think someone is in for an ear boxing.
xSquirrelly
Burn you!
TheOneThatGotBanned
I hope they do a better job than what happened to Sword of Truth...
potshot
Well SoT was trash as a book series in the first place.
TheOneThatGotBanned
Luckily for Terry some do like it, up to book 13 I was pretty happy with it and then the Nicci Chronicles and the new The Scribbly Man
bpwyndon
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt7462410/
BoatswainsMate
I have been so excited waiting for this haha
conputer
The casting looks like absolute shit, and the producer seems iffy as well
bpwyndon
I only know 2 of the actors, Moraine and Tam. But I like them both, I hope to be surprised!
pimpquisition
Shite based on what though, are they not well known or known for bad work. I'll take an unknown over "popular" but wrong fit
angeladelamuerte
Hoping for an accurate tv series someday. Won't be rafe's abomination he's already been crying about the rand harem being problematic.
TygrF
Sorry, what are you talking about?
vernel90
Rand has 3 wives
TygrF
Yes, I know, I'm on book 11 now. But who is "rafe" that @angeladelamuerte is referring to?
Mightymurph
Showrunner for WoT
angeladelamuerte
He's red ajah without a doubt sadly
GoodChange
Who is?
TheShivaBowlShuffle
They are already making episode 5. Sounds like they're doing four episodes per book
SingularWit
Four episodes per book? Oof that's going to be a lot of stuff left out. Fingers crossed it doesn't suck.
pimpquisition
So you mean they are already onto book 2?
akom
Hmm.. while that does seem short, assuming 1hr+ episodes, that's still better than what we'd get with movies. Also, if they're doing 8 ..
akom
episode seasons, that's still a 7-8 year investment for Amazon.
pimpquisition
Fingers crossed!! Feel like been hearing it for a while, but looks like progress ?
OtterAvalanche
Its well on the way at this point. Actors and actresses posted, and some filming under way
DreamingOfDistantShores
It wouldn't be WoT if it didn't take years longer than expected to produce. Keeping it accurate to the source!
NuthinButts
Wheel of time tv show summary so far on yt: https://youtu.be/D1Pe-1n8E40
robothamsterinadress
Like other have said, it's in production, filming in Europe, looks like it'll be out in 2021 according to rumour (no official date yet).
ThomasThundersword
sanderson and harriet are both involved in the production iirc so hopefully they will help keep it on track and true to the books
GoodChange
Well, true to the important parts. A bit faster character development on Nynaeve would be nice.
MiguelCamino
She is defined by her stubbornness. That's why her development is slower, she refuses to change.
GoodChange
That is of course fine but when I re-read the books I was really annoyed at how badly written the women-men “conflict” is. N is the worst..1
TheOneThatGotBanned
Do we know where they start, since Loial is in the cast.
xSquirrelly
Book 1
McMasterx
What do you mean? Loial is in the first book.
pimpquisition
Yeah assume it would be first season
TheOneThatGotBanned
he is.. to many books since I read them, not since the last book.. so maybe its to refresh my memory
xSquirrelly
When Mat and Rand go to Camelyn the first time after Shadar Logoth is when they meet him
TheOneThatGotBanned
yes, I looked it up :) thank you for the update.
beezzarro
Lemme just say, I love the Malazan books. The scale is immense and the imagination of everything is all on its own. But the writing is »
beezzarro
clunky AF. Rather, it has a kindergarten level of exposition. There is almost no mystery and no subtlety. Everything will be explained »
beezzarro
ad nauseum. And I get it. Because the writers originally wanted to make an RPG but ended up writing the books. But if you like the kind »
beezzarro
Of storytelling that GOT gave you, you will be disappointed. There's no hidden character motivations, you just get it all told to you
pimpquisition
I disagree, there just so many characters it's hard to give all depth. But motivations, sides and actions all change as more story unfolds
beezzarro
Yeah but I feel that those things don't get shown so.much as just told. Like we get it all explained
pimpquisition
It's in depth but needed to create scale of world, you fall in middle of it from book 1 and always learning new. Overly critical I would say
beezzarro
It's my only criticism
pimpquisition
But calling it kindergarten seems a very exaggerated criticism. Think writing is very high level, had me interested for 12+ long books
beezzarro
Content wise sure. I personally feel that this series does not have a very developed way of handling characters or deeper meaning. Period.