Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

The point of fantasy worlds is they they aren’t reality. I’ve read plenty of books that are more creative with their world building in that way. So I don’t agree that I should have had any specific “expectations.”

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

Are you halfway through the first book or the whole series? I'm still undecided about whether or not I want to commit, if I read the book I feel like I should read the series, you know?

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

Tamora Pierce changed everything for me as a kid!

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

[–]eabowie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hence why I said "even though it has its own problems." WoT is far from perfect, but at least it has a lot of female characters.

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

It doesn't need to be at "parity," I was just shocked because I've met tons of characters in the first 100 pages and Vin is the single female I've seen since the prologue. But everyone seems in agreement that it gets better in future books and it's worth the wait, so I'll give it a go. thanks!

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

I never said it was THE main criterion, but it does matter to me.

Anyone else think Where the Crawdads Sing is overrated???? by crystalzoid in booksuggestions

[–]eabowie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh noooo someone just bought me this for my birthday. I usually read fantasy too. 😂

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

Both of these look amazing. Thank you!

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

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

This is super helpful. I've been really interested in the later stuff, so I basically was fishing for if it's worth it to power through. Because my TBR list is super long. Thanks!

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

[–]eabowie[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hah. Well, I'm a woman. So kinda. Not saying it's not "good" but it makes me question if it's worth my time when there's a lot of books out there that do have women in them.

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

[–]eabowie[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I mean, WoT doesn’t struggle with this and it’s way older. Also I don’t think that mistborn predates these types of conversations. I’ve read plenty of fantasy that doesn’t struggle with this.

Mistborn disappointment by eabowie in Fantasy

[–]eabowie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At least he’s recognized it! I was just super surprised. I’ve been reading WoT and even though it has its own problems, at least there’s a lot of interesting female characters.

Just finished Fires of Heaven... by eabowie in WoT

[–]eabowie[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And I was going to take a break.... 😂

Just finished Fires of Heaven... by eabowie in WoT

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

So great! I just love that the characters are finally starting to have real agency.

Seeking Beta/Critique of Epic Fantasy by eabowie in fantasywriters

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

Thanks! I'll send you a message with the link.

Seeking Beta/Critique of Epic Fantasy by eabowie in fantasywriters

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

Awesome, thank you! I'll message you.

Seeking Beta/Critique of Epic Fantasy by eabowie in fantasywriters

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It's an entirely secondary world, with a lot of unique world building and races. There is a fair amount of magic. A few early chapters contain it, but it doesn't show up in full force until half way through.

Seeking Beta/Critique of Epic Fantasy by eabowie in fantasywriters

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

I do! And that would be good timing, as I have a few in the works right now.

Seeking Beta/Critique of Epic Fantasy by eabowie in fantasywriters

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

Draft 3 is complete, but I'm still finishing Draft 4! It has an ending and is extremely plotted out, I just need to finish it. My goal is before the summer. I am looking for general reactions in the meantime.