Category: Fantasy
Forged by Blood (Tainted Blood Duology #1) by Ehigbor Okosun
From the first page, we’re not just introduced but smacked upside the head with highly detailed prose that makes the reading flow smoother than butter.
Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu
With the bad blood already in place in Legend, it would be interesting to see how it develops further in the next book.
Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of The Fallen #5) by Steven Erikson
The story delves into deeper facets of the human condition, unearthing layers of hypocrisy, greed, and jealousy within its diverse characters.
The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase
The character development was wonderful, and there was no overnight transformation, with only steady, stable transitions throughout the book.
What Is Fantasy Fiction?
Despite the many descriptions, fantasy fiction is more systematic nowadays than imagined. There is a form to the chaos and various categories for each shade of sanity and madness.
The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase
With several pages devoted to world-building and action, The Prophet of Edan exceeds its prequel in both scope and depth.
House of Chains (Malazan Book of The Fallen) by Steven Erikson
What we think is a simple war between two empires turns out to be a massive crusade involving several realms and gods.
She Dreams in Blood (The Obsidian Path #2) by Michael R. Fletcher
The sequel to Black Stone Heart offers epic battle scenes and a more thorough explanation of various magics involved as he continues to remember his past life
Warrior of The Wind (The Nameless Republic #2) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Another thing I enjoyed was discovering the origin of the name Nameless Republic. I chuckled and gave Suyi an invisible high-five. Àgbà Ìwé!
Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen #3) by Steven Erikson
Every character evolves or dies meaningfully, and not just for the meaningless aim of character development.
Top 5 Traditional Fantasy Tropes
What would traditional fantasy be without a physical/metaphysical struggle between the forces of good and evil?
Deadhouse Gates (Malazan Book of the Fallen #2) by Steven Erikson
Say goodbye to any confusion you had with the first book, Gardens of Moon, as Deadhouse Gates answers all your questions and then some.
Black Stone Heart (The Obsidian Path #1) by Michael R. Fletcher
Black Stone Heart has phenomenal and highly immersive world-building, top-notch characterization, and beautiful, poignant, and macabre prose
The Traitor (Covenant of Steel #3) by Anthony Ryan
The Traitor is a heart-pounding and exciting ride that’ll leave readers rooting for both the heroes and villains from start to finish
The Darkness That Comes Before (The Prince of Nothing #1) by R. Scott Bakker
The Darkness That Comes Before is fresh and unique, bursting with ideas from a vivid imagination that reads like a fever dream.
Gardens of the Moon (Malazan Book of the Fallen #1) by Steven Erikson
The worldbuilding is unparalleled, the characters are well-etched, and the magic is excellent, even if it sometimes gets difficult to digest.
The Way of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #1) by Philip Chase
As a reader, it’s so easy to see yourself in Eormenlond, traveling with the main character as he journeys to discover who he is.
5 Things to Expect from Wheel of Time Season 2
Not even the most fanatic, avid and rabid WoT-er truly knows the direction Rafe Judkins and co will be steering this plot.