When I was younger I read for endless hours, any fantasy I could get my hands on: Butcher, Rothfuss, Martin, Weeks, things I guess more high fantasy coming of age related stuff.
I tried a similar book last year and had a hard time getting through it. I'm not sure if it's because I've fallen out of love with the genre or if the book was very boilerplate, hero – gets power – wins.
I don't mind the formula but I'd love a fantasy book with maybe a little more. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!
by ign108x3
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oh boy it’s because the dust is leaving you(his dark materials meme)
What was the similar book you read that didn’t work? That would really help narrow down the recommendations.
I would say reread some of your fantasy favorites to see if you still love it. Could be you need to explore other genres.
Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. It’s sci-fi/ fantasy. Very good.
Beowulf (Seamus Heaney translation)
The Hobbit/ LOTR if you haven’t already read them.
Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
The Fifth Season by N.K Jemisin
Chlorine by Jade Song
Catherine House by Elizabeth Thomas
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
It’s practically a meme at this point. But have you tried Brandon Sanderson? He got me out of a bad reading slump with Mistborn. Then I read the Way of Kings and I’m back to reading.
Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Corriea
Try Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse