If you like Branden Sanderson and George R. R. Martin I highly recommend Elizabeth Moon's Paksinarion books, the first in the series is Sheep Farmer's Daughter.
Fantasy books & series - Suggestions?
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Try anything by David Gemmell, maybe start with 'Legend'.
Not 'High' Fantasy, but still well worth a read.
Closer to George R. R. Martin than J. R. R. Tolkein.
That's a lot of Rs.
Not 'High' Fantasy, but still well worth a read.
Closer to George R. R. Martin than J. R. R. Tolkein.
That's a lot of Rs.
I second this.Sensenmann said:If you haven't already, try Tolkien's books
These are also good ones.s0m3th1ng said:
And the list could go on...
Pretty much just try any fantasy series you hear about, see if you like them. It's not like there's a shortage of good fantasy series or anything.
I suggest Setven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series. I've only read the first two so far, but they've been really good (though long) books with lots of rich, well-rounded characters and lore.
Bartimaeus Trilogy. Really, really good. It's Arabian Nights meets borderline steampunk. Fantastic atmosphere, brilliant characterization, amazing writing. Check it out.
Ranger's Apprentice - John Flanagen (supposed to be for readers around 16 i guess but very good imo)
Terry Brooks is the first one that comes to mind, starting with the Sword of Shannara. He's written a lot of books and on the whole, they're consistently good.
Could also try reading Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams or the Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. Infinitely better than the movie that came out a while back.
Could also try reading Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams or the Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. Infinitely better than the movie that came out a while back.
i would have to agree with s0m3t1ng and say the sword of truth series by terry goodkind.
i have read all 11 of them at least twice and some of them five or six times... not to mention the prequal or his new series that are almost related in a way i wont/kant tell u. they are all very well writen with a kaptivateing storieline and very rich in detail. i partikularly like goodkinds take on magik and how it works.
the first book is kalled wizards first rule
i have read all 11 of them at least twice and some of them five or six times... not to mention the prequal or his new series that are almost related in a way i wont/kant tell u. they are all very well writen with a kaptivateing storieline and very rich in detail. i partikularly like goodkinds take on magik and how it works.
the first book is kalled wizards first rule
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As always for these kind of threads my recommendations shall be: The Abhorsen Chronicles, Sabriel, Lireal and Abhorsen, a fantasy trilogy written by Garth Nix and by far the best damn fantasy books I have ever read in my life. Pretty cheap nowadays off Amazon too, also try Mogworld it's a great book and absolutely hilarious.
You god damn ninja. I was going to recommend that. He's my favorite authour right now.Manji187 said:
Heh...my apologies?InnerRebellion said:
I enjoyed the Night Angel Trilogy....but then I picked up Patrick Rothfuss' The Name of the Wind (and later The Wise Man's Fear)...and I forgot all about Brent Weeks. I might get The Black Prism though. Did you read it? If you did, would you recommend it and why?EDIT: I was mistaken...The Black Prism is the start of a new trilogy.