What are SH writers reading?

Representing_Tromba

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I'm doing a similar project. Vowing to read through all the unread books I own.

Let us know how you like the way of kings! Thats on my list too, I love sanderson. Especially mistborn
Nice. I'll let you know once I am done. No offense to Sanderson but most of the plots that I've been told about(cosmere and such) don't intrigue me very much so I have a very low expectations.
 

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No offense to Sanderson but most of the plots that I've been told about(cosmere and such) don't intrigue me very much so I have a very low expectations.
Having a very low expectations is a good thing. You will be less likely to get disappointed.
 

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I have hundreds of fantasy fiction lists (both wholesome and dark fantasy) on NU. Unfortunately, I'm not currently actively reading any fiction on SH.
 

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I ran out of novels man. nothing on RR and nothing published. it's a shit show. fantasy is doomed
No offense, Mr Greyblob.

But so much fantasy has been written, that something must peak your interest.

Here's a recommendation from me: The Legend of Drizzt books. Classic well written and well regarded fantasy

I have the opposite problem. So much I want to read that I couldnt even get to it all
 

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No offense, Mr Greyblob.

But so much fantasy has been written, that something must peak your interest.

Here's a recommendation from me: The Legend of Drizzt books. Classic well written and well regarded fantasy

I have the opposite problem. So much I want to read that I couldnt even get to it all
read it already. its alright. world is pretty intresting. Ive found a similar novel lately but i marked it as meh The Price of Ravens. (flexing)

ive scoured ML fantasy novels bruh, especially antihero/grimdark stuff.

im telling you. all fantasy is now FL for some reason. its dark times indeed
I have hundreds of fantasy fiction lists (both wholesome and dark fantasy) on NU. Unfortunately, I'm not currently actively reading any fiction on SH.
i have a criteria in mind. read some stuff on nu but im not a big LN guy
 

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read it already. its alright. world is pretty intresting. Ive found a similar novel lately but i marked it as meh The Price of Ravens. (flexing)

ive scoured ML fantasy novels bruh, especially antihero/grimdark stuff.

im telling you. all fantasy is now FL for some reason. its dark times indeed

i have a criteria in mind. read some stuff on nu but im not a big LN guy
Well guys dont read as much anymore...unfortunately

But! Have you heard of the book, Between two Fires? Very dark. And violent. And one of the leads is male. Very unique and well written. Not like high fantasy, but has fantastical elements. Might be your kinda read
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I have hundreds of fantasy fiction lists (both wholesome and dark fantasy) on NU. Unfortunately, I'm not currently actively reading any fiction on SH.
Have you read any of the manga Witch Hat Atelier? Judging by your own work it might be to your tastes
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Well guys dont read as much anymore...unfortunately

But! Have you heard of the book, Between two Fires? Very dark. And violent. And one of the leads is male. Very unique and well written. Not like high fantasy, but has fantastical elements. Might be your kinda read
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I have it in a reading list and apparently read 2 chapters. probably more than a year ago.


oh this is about the young girl they found and one of the mercs refused to rape or something. lost intrest by ch3
 

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read it already. its alright. world is pretty intresting. Ive found a similar novel lately but i marked it as meh The Price of Ravens. (flexing)

ive scoured ML fantasy novels bruh, especially antihero/grimdark stuff.

im telling you. all fantasy is now FL for some reason. its dark times indeed

i have a criteria in mind. read some stuff on nu but im not a big LN guy

Have you read that one?
The last book-book I read was this one.

 

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Wow, The Dinner sounds pretty good. Surprised you described it as light, the synopsis sounded heavy af!
😂 I am so sorry I guess it's light for me because I read a lot of dark fiction. However, for other readers, this is a dark novel with no morally good characters.
 

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Have you read that one?
The last book-book I read was this one.

no ill check it out
 

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The last book I read that isn't instructional.
 
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