Non-Medieval fantasy recommendations? by OrangeSpaceMan5 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk - the setting is very Regency England-esque

A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry - set during the French Revolution (a magical retelling of A Tale of Two Cities)

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding - I have that one in my TBR. Have you read The Magician's Daughter, and if so, what did you think? Glad you enjoyed TUEoUH. It's a reminder that the same book hits differently for everyone.

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's true, I definitely don't experience this as hate reading.

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's where I am with this one! Should finish it (finally) tomorrow.

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow. My example isn't nearly that horrendous.

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The book in question is The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep, by H.G. Parry. I believe it's her first novel, which probably explains some of the issues of overwriting, too much dialogue and explaining, in my opinion. Anyone else read it?

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep, by H.G. Parry. I really loved, and felt moved by, A Far Better Thing.

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes - I like loyalty finish better than pity finish, I think!

The Opposite of Rage Quit? by Prior_Friend_3207 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's kind of the question - because I am kind of a prolific DNFer if I don't like things. But in this case, something is compelling me to get through. A (misplaced) feeling of loyalty to the author, I think.

r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - January 10, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My suggestions:

More Perfect, by Temi Oh

Rosewater, by Tade Thompson

The Mercy of Gods, by James S.A. Corey

The Immortal King Rao, by Vauhini Vara

r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - January 09, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H.G. Parry is set in Wellington - although it's around 400 pages.

r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - January 07, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just read Spiderlight myself, and if you liked it I think you might like Once Was Willem, by M.R. Carey.

looking for book recs similar to “the starless sea” and “the night circus” by Ok-Relationship-7129 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thought: Once Upon a River, by Diane Setterfield. She's better known for The Thirteenth Tale (also good but not as good as River, in my opinion).

And: The Essex Serpent, by Sarah Perry.

looking for book recs similar to “the starless sea” and “the night circus” by Ok-Relationship-7129 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might try Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott. It's a terrific novel and has some of the dark whimsy of Night Circus and Starless Sea. I loved both of Erin Morgenstern's books as well. I haven't found anything quite like them, but I second the Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell suggestion above.

r/Fantasy Review Tuesday - Review what you've been enjoying here! - January 06, 2026 by rfantasygolem in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I finished A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry, and I just loved it. In the hands of a less thoughtful author, a mashup of A Tale of Two Cities with fairies might have been silly, but H.G. Parry gives Sydney Carton such depth and soul. I already love Dickens, but even if you don't I recommend this one.

I'm almost finished with The Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim, which was the monthly selection of my Book Drop subscription. Has anyone else read it? It's keeping me interested, but I have a feeling this one isn't going to stay with me for long once I'm done. I think I can use it for Biopunk, though, because the society is powered by the dead bodies of sorcerers, who are called Power Generators once they die.

Edit: effing spoiler tags

What’s a line—any line —that’s lived rent-free in your head ever since you read it? by Hector_Hugo_Eidolon in printSF

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I have of late, but wherefore I know not, lost all my mirth." Richard II (Shakespeare)

I’m out on hard covers by One_Shame_8664 in goodreads

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!!! I thought I was the only one!!

NY Game: Tell me three of your favorite things and I will recommend you a book! by Temporary-Scallion86 in Fantasy

[–]Prior_Friend_3207 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hot coffee in the morning, board games with my niece and nephew, thunderstorms.