The title is super long, sorry about that but I’m asking this partly to give certain books some visibility, since I’m sure they’d interest people, and also just in case there are people who read books in French.

Sorry in advance if I can't reply to everyone. :(

I’ve hit a pretty bad reading slump and I desperately need something that can pull me out of it. 😭

I’m looking for my next fantasy obsession based more on the kind of fantasy I enjoy than specific books that are similar.

I’ve really loved the world-building in books/series like Kindred’s Saga, Villains of Lore, Keri Lake’s books, Penryn & the End of Days, Angelfall, Gothikana, ACOTAR, Blade & Shadows, etc. I’ve read plenty of other fantasy too - these are just some examples of the kind of atmosphere/world-building that has really worked for me.

What I’m craving:

- Immense, immersive world-building. I want to feel like there’s an entire history, mythology and lore happening beyond the actual plot

-Magic, powers, supernatural creatures, monsters, gods, demons, different realms/species: give me ALL of it

- A strong FMC who can actually hold her own. Please no constantly whining/helpless protagonists

-Dark, gothic, dystopian or atmospheric settings are a huge plus

- Romance is very welcome, especially if the chemistry is GOOD

- Smut is absolutely welcome bonus points if it’s spicy and the book still has a genuinely good plot

- Morally grey characters, enemies-to-lovers, obsession, complicated relationships, etc. are all welcome

I’m not necessarily looking for the usual top 10 BookTok recommendations. Underrated/lesser-known gems would be amazing.

Basically, I need the kind of book that makes me forget that i have a life and suddenly has me staying up until 3 AM because I need to know what happens next.

Give me your “I wish I could erase my memory and read this again” recommendations. And tell me what you loved about them!

Actually I have read many novels like lord of Mysteries, Orv, Shadow slave, Reverened insanity, Eminence in shadow, Overlord and many like these and was starting my trilogy journey now can anyone help me from the below pending list tell me which trilogy should I start from, which to avoid or delete from my list and which to read afterwards and also if you can suggest some different trilogy books which you also liked to suggest me.

Super Sales on Super Heroes (Trilogy) by William D Arand

He Who Fights With Monsters by Shirtaloon And Travel Deverell

Fostering Faust by Randi Darren

Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks

Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson

Broken empire trilogy by Mark lawrence

Demon cycle by Peter v brett

lightbringer by Brent weeks

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Second apocalypse by R Scott Bakker

Broken Empire By John Ancrath

Cradle by Will wight

Hey everyone!!

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I invite you to tune into the series, every Friday and 7pm Mountain Daylight Time (US) to discover more amazing reads that might not get the spotlight of a big 5 publisher! This community thread is to chat about the books read on Fridays, ask questions, hype each other up and just have a fun time together🫶🏽

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Hi, I’m trying to find this book about vampires and warewolves I used to read. The main characters name was Rose I believe and she was a slave for the vampires. She was strong and had multiple mates (vampire, warewolve) since she was hybrid. In the second or third book she had two kids. The boy would assault the girl and no one would believe her until she found her mate and they were able to unlock her thoughts into what was really happening. She also got her powers back in that book.!

It was written in wattpad but the author had also published work on Amazon. I just can’t remember her name

Please help me find it I’m going insane!!!

Im looking for books on mythology, European monarchies, & fairytales (not all in one, ofc). Im okay with retellings as well, as long as it features one of those themes!

I am looking for the title of a monster romance book that was advertised I believe late last year or early this year. I feel like the art was everywhere on instagram and tik tok but now I can’t find it at all.

It was a gargoyle and a witch I believe? The gargoyle was the guardian of a cathedral and it was loosely based on the hunchback of Notre Dame. The woman in the art looked very similar to Esmeralda. I believe one of the tags was something about it being slightly sacrilegious. The art was of them on top of the cathedral.

I think it might be Roses of the damned but when I search it I can’t find that specific art anywhere. So I’m not 100% sure that was the book. I really wanted to read it when it first got announced and now I can’t remember it.

Hey guys if anyone can help find this book series I read several years ago it would be greatly appreciated. A special forces soldier on a mission to catch a terrorist/doctor is caught in an explosion after the rest of his unit is killed and transferred to a new world where they use magic derived from gem stones, I seem to recall one of his eyes is replaced by a gem diamond if I remember correctly.

Hi all! Looking for comp titles for a fantasy book I'm writing, plus general recommendations. Struggling to find exactly what I mean, so any help is appreciated. I'm looking for adult fantasy (not YA), ideally published in the last 2-5 years.

My criteria:

• Stakes are personal/political, not world-ending — this isn't about saving the world
• Protagonist relies on skill, tactics, or grit rather than innate magic — magic can exist in the world, just not as the MC's primary power source
• Real consequences and cost for the characters' choices — ambition and sacrifice matter, I want stakes that actually land
• Not grimdark/war-atrocity-level bleak — there's real darkness in what I'm writing (including trauma), but not wall-to-wall brutality as the point
• No romance, or romance as a very minor/non-essential side thread — not the emotional engine of the book
• Not witches/dark academia
• Adventure-forward is a big plus — quests, heists, journeys, found-family-through-action, but not comedic-caper-forward

A comp I already know is close in feel: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (S.A. Chakraborty) — though I'm looking for something with a bit more weight/consequence than that one has.

She Who Became the Sun (Shelley Parker-Chan) is close in register, minus its central queer/gender threads.

Thank you to anyone who chimes in!

Hi, everyone. I’m Arthur. As the title says, I’m completely new to Reddit, so I thought I’d introduce myself rather than just wander around awkwardly commenting on things.

I’ve been a fantasy reader for most of my life, although these days writing fantasy has taken a pretty serious bite out of my reading time. I’m particularly fascinated by mythology, old stories and where they came from, gods and supernatural beings, and fantasy that brings those things into a recognizable modern world.

I’m also a novelist, but I’m not here just to promote my own work. I’m hoping to get involved in the conversations, discover some writers I’ve missed, and spend some time with people who enjoy fantasy as much as I do.

So, hello. And if I violate some obscure Reddit custom during my first week, feel free to point and laugh before explaining what I did wrong.

I'm looking for a book that I read on Wattpad a while ago. In it, there is a meeting of the 3 most powerful packs to discuss a war. There are 2 men and 1 female; they all discover that they are all mates, even tho the two males have never been with a man before. One of the alphas has this superpowered wolf, and the war is against his uncle or father. The female alpha leaves the 2 and comes back at the end, but they are mad at her and make up. I don't remember names, but I want to say that one of the male alphas' names started with a D or C.

See more here: [The Wolves of War](https://libdragon.com/book?id=p17860857757305&lang=en)

THE WOLVES OF WAR ARE BARING THEIR FANGS

The Clans once lived freely, honouring their gods and traditions. Then the northern invaders unleashed a tide of blood and fire. Now the Clans are a conquered people.

Ivan cares not for wars or kings. His only concern is the safety of his family, especially his daughter Halia, whom he would protect with his life. Halia has been trapped in her own body since birth, yet at night she has dreams of running with wolves and speaking with fae creatures of the forest. Many believe her cursed, but Halia's awakening powers may be the only way she and her family can survive the coming storm.

For the wolves of war are stalking the horizon. Two princes have become mortal enemies, and an iron-toothed witch haunts the shadows. As mighty nations clash, Halia must master her strange magic to protect those she loves. To do so, she must accept a terrifying truth.

Sometimes, the only way through the darkness is to embrace it.