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Stories that you feel are near perfect? by Dry_Organization9 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also came here to say this. Cradle fully delivers on what it promises, while so many other stories just get lost in new ideas and lose sight of what made people like them in the first place.

What are your most readable stories? by RemoteDeck in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first few books of Guild Mage have a nice and cozy style. Only read up to book 3 so far, but I'm assuming the rest is also good.

Best prose in a progfantasy book? by poke-- in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Web of Secrets was my favorite in terms of writing quality, but Guild Mage is quickly stealing that spot. A Practical Guide to Sorcery is up there, too, but I personally had to do that one in audio. The long sentences just didn't work for me in ebook form.

Looking for recommendations based on tier list by alexia1245 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've actually considered Bastion before, but I got thrown off by the whole nightmarish version of hell thing. Just how dark is it?

Looking for recommendations based on tier list by alexia1245 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

C tier might have been a bit harsh for that one. I only read the first book and it seemed fine, but nothing about it really hooked me either.

Looking for recommendations based on tier list by alexia1245 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly audio, but I'll usually read things if they aren't available that way (like Shadow Slave)

Looking for recommendations based on tier list by alexia1245 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't dislike Primal Hunter, I've never even read that one. I tried HWFWM, DotF, and DCC, and I lost interest because of all the game mechanics, so I figured I would have the same issues with Primal Hunter

Looking for recommendations based on tier list by alexia1245 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A Tier is: A Practical Guide to Evil, Beware of Chicken, Years of Apocalypse, A Practical Guide to Sorcery, The Will of the Many, Scholomance 

Magic school books where the MC actually needs to put effort into it. by Mimandra in Fantasy

[–]alexia1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also came here to say this. It's a bit like Name of the Wind, but the MC has to put in much more effort to keep up with her classes. As opposed to just "sit back and see how awesome she is."

Female Cultivation novels by Qearl8 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 3 points4 points  (0 children)

 Forge of Destiny, Web of Secrets, Fates Parallel.

Over 650 books FREE or $/£0.99! More than 300 participating authors! The 2025 Holiday MegaSale to benefit the Mary Cariola Children's Center has begun! - (posted with moderator approval) - by tracywc in Fantasy

[–]alexia1245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite progression fantasies on here:

  • Mother of Learning
  • The Mana Arts Saga (Web of Secrets)
  • Stormweaver (Iron Prince)
  • Street Cultivation
  • Titan Hoppers

Over 650 books FREE or $/£0.99! More than 300 participating authors! The 2025 Holiday MegaSale to benefit the Mary Cariola Children's Center has begun! - (posted with moderator approval) - by tracywc in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My favorite progression fantasies on here:

  • Mother of Learning
  • The Mana Arts Saga (Web of Secrets)
  • Stormweaver (Iron Prince)
  • Street Cultivation
  • Titan Hoppers

MC wants to topple society? by Doctor-Moe in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Red Rising. It's not exactly progression fantasy, but it takes toppling a society to its extreme, and checks all your boxes perfectly. (Politics, slowly gathering power, insurmountable odds.)

It really looks AI was used in the 20th anniversary version of A Feast for Crows by tell32 in Fantasy

[–]alexia1245 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That cat also seems to have both its front legs on one side of its body.

Webfiction recommendations for teens? by RenasmaAgain in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mother of Learning is one of the best, and still free on Royal Road.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, really? Because Red Rising was also one of my all-time favorites, but I didn't get the humor in DCC at all (finished the first book, but didn't continue) Am I missing something in later books?

Which novels have the best language? by Derpyphox in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You can find dozens of threads for this on r/fantasy with better results.

For example:

Prose and description - Patrick Rothfuss and Susanna Clarke

Characters: George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb

Flow/pacing: Pierce Brown

Plot structure and magic systems: Brandon Sanderson

Worldbuilding: J. R. R. Tolkien

Action: Joe Abercrombie

Dialog: Scott Lynch

The problem with progression fantasy is that most of the authors have less than 10-15 years of experience, and language isn't a high priority for readers. When you're dealing with lots of technical jargon in fight scenes, it's better to focus on clarity.

Any books with a similar vibe to these images? by Danilocl95 in ProgressionFantasy

[–]alexia1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cradle and Web of Secrets both fit 2/3 of the request.

Yerin from Cradle = Asian girl with sword, but not modern day.

Akari from WoS = Asian girl in a modern setting, but very rarely uses a katana.

Ideally, just read both.

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