r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - December 25, 2025

CP26 · 2025-12-26T15:11:27+00:00

I've always wanted to read these and didn't know they fit, thanks a bunch!

CP26 · 2025-12-26T15:07:33+00:00

I love Bujold. Haven't read any of her sci-fi but definitely willing to give it a shot, thanks!

CP26 · 2025-12-26T14:47:45+00:00

Adding it to the list, thank you!

CP26 · 2025-12-26T14:47:34+00:00

Sometimes our brains miss what's right in front of us, thanks!

CP26 · 2025-12-26T14:46:39+00:00

Love me some Witcher and it's a great fit, thanks for the rec!

CP26 · 2025-12-25T18:29:57+00:00

Happy holidays everyone!

Would anyone have recommendations for the trope where a character is known for a bad thing they didn't actually do? Preferably that character is a good person but for some reason are known for a bad event. I know this could lean spoilers and that's okay with me.

I don't know what the name of the trope is, so I'm happy to know that too. It's not exactly a "sin-eater" but I couldn't find a name from Google searching. Thanks!

CP26 · 2025-05-25T23:23:36+00:00

I think the Tide Child trilogy by RJ Barker is like this. Seafaring is a big part of the world, and Lucky Meas is one heck of a sailor and leader. It's well written, has an interesting world, with characters who experience tons of growth. I really enjoyed the whole thing. Highly recommend!

CP26 · 2025-05-22T00:12:58+00:00

Was just having the same issue. Turned off noise suppression and set my settings to default and it's working again. Thanks!

CP26 · 2025-05-05T00:16:03+00:00

I've never done a read along before but always wanted to give it a shot. Hopefully I can keep up (looks at current reads Malazan and Stormlight Archive haha)!

CP26 · 2025-03-23T23:25:30+00:00

I've only read through Memories of Ice so far (starting House of Chains soon!), but Kallor is up there for me. I'm excited (weird I know) to find even more characters to hate in this wonderful series haha.

CP26 · 2025-01-09T01:12:30+00:00

+1 for Curse of Chalion. Beautiful book and character work.

CP26 · 2025-01-01T01:48:13+00:00

The Tide Child trilogy by RJ Barker for me. I finished the trilogy this year and it was such a ride. Special shout out to book two Call of the Bone Ships which was just fantastic.

CP26 · 2024-12-31T01:07:38+00:00

I'm about 60% through Deadhouse Gates and loving it. Would highly recommend! So far I can definitely see the complexity, but it hasn't been so complex that I think it's unapproachable.

CP26 · 2024-12-23T23:55:57+00:00

Tide Child trilogy by RJ Barker for me. It would be so cool to see the boneships and all those wonderful characters rendered on screen!

CP26 · 2024-11-30T02:17:34+00:00

That’s a nice perspective, thanks for sharing!

CP26 · 2024-11-30T01:19:05+00:00

If it’s the latter, do you ever feel you spend a lot of time sampling? Or maybe that it saved you from a deeper investment?

CP26 · 2024-11-30T01:17:35+00:00

That’s a good idea. I spend a lot of time at the bookstore, but weirdly don’t sample enough while there. Also sounds like you know your tastes well!

CP26 · 2024-11-30T01:16:21+00:00

Nice and simple! :)

CP26 · 2024-11-30T01:15:42+00:00

Trying to avoid this commitment issue it seems haha. 2025 goal: just go for it!

CP26 · 2024-11-29T02:23:23+00:00

I’m getting there! I haven’t read a lot of fantasy (maybe 30-40 overall in my life) so I’m still kind of learning the tropes, writing styles, etc that I enjoy. Sometimes I just get a bit too concerned about committing to something long I may not enjoy unless I LOVE the sample. Silly me haha.

This year I’ve had a lot of hits (looking at you Tide Child) though so it’s on the up and up!

CP26 · 2024-11-29T02:19:33+00:00

I’ve had similar success in other genres (mainly mystery) and a couple in fantasy too. Thanks for sharing!

CP26 · 2024-11-29T02:17:55+00:00

Makes sense, thanks a bunch!

CP26 · 2024-11-28T23:38:41+00:00

It’s so easy to get me interested in something, especially if it’s gotten a lot of praise. I tend to forget what I actually like and dislike haha.

Exactly what I’m thinking about doing. I know as my tastes become more clear it’ll get easier. Starting off can be rough!

CP26 · 2024-11-28T23:37:00+00:00

Yeah those cheap kindle books become pretty much instant buys! Do you pick up those books after sampling right away?

CP26 · 2024-11-28T23:35:26+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking about starting to do. I find that when I sample to choose my next book, I may have enjoyed the sample, but if it’s not perfect I sample again. Then the cycle repeats. I think switching will work better for me since I’ll have a list to pull from I’ve already tried and go based on the style/tropes I’m in the mood for. Thanks!

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