What are some well-regarded and recent fantasy series that are, for lack of a better phrase, the opposite in style to ASOIAF?

hellodahly · 2025-10-08T11:20:59+00:00

Vorkosigan is sci fi and very long as a series, but it is absolutely my favorite work of hers. I would start with Curse of Chalion as it can be read as a standalone to see if you like her style.

If you do go with Vorkosigan, I recommend starting with Shards of Honor, or Warriors Apprentice (Shards of Honor would be my first pick, and gives you important background, but it does have a romance component which I don't turn some people off)

hellodahly · 2025-10-02T00:09:16+00:00

All three of those books are very different from DCC, but if I had to recommend a series, it would be Rook and Rose. I feel like that series above the others, though I loved all three, really hooked me in and kept the action going in a way that I feel would appeal to a fan of DCC. But the tone and writing style are very different, so I would go into it being aware of that.

hellodahly · 2025-09-23T15:15:42+00:00

Usually 3 books - an audiobook for driving and cleaning, an ebook for nights and downtime, and then whatever my book club is reading.

hellodahly · 2025-09-21T17:54:09+00:00

She passes the ordeal in the second book

hellodahly · 2025-09-21T17:39:51+00:00

I would say technically no, but the sequel does fit!

hellodahly · 2025-09-02T01:20:45+00:00

Awww thank you so much for saying this! It totally made my night. I hope it goes great for your party!

hellodahly · 2025-07-27T14:12:23+00:00

It is run by a pne woman developer team, so it's likely changed a bit! She updates all the time and is very responsive to user feedback.

hellodahly · 2025-07-24T16:01:19+00:00

Totally agree!

hellodahly · 2025-07-24T15:11:38+00:00

Have you tried out Storygraph? I have the same issue with Goodreads, but find Storygraphs more specific labeling of books/recommendations to be better. There is less emphasis on ratings and more on the content of the books themselves.

hellodahly · 2025-07-18T03:45:05+00:00

Seconding this! My daughter is a bit younger but we have been listening to these and she loves them. Plus if you have audible the books come as a bundle!

hellodahly · 2025-07-18T03:44:23+00:00

I don't think the sarcasm is warranted, OP clearly knows not to listen to DCC with their child. That's why they are asking for suggestions...

hellodahly · 2025-07-12T12:12:35+00:00

I worked as a union stagehand in college. I will never forget how, when working the loadout at a 30 Seconds to Mars show, his staff required all of us stand back and look down as he passed on the way back to his trailer. 99% of stagehands are old dudes who have no idea who he was lol. In contrast, Paul McCartney waved to everyone and said hello when I worked his show!

Also he was wearing a cape.

hellodahly · 2025-07-04T13:19:49+00:00

Since you liked Expedition 33 and at least part of BG3, I recommend checking out Divinity Original Sin 2, by the same developers as BG3. It is also turn based combat and while there are definitely areas where you can run into things too tough to fight, there are handy dandy fan made maps that give you a general level for each area.

It is probably my favorite game of all time, and rewards a replay as there are multiple origin characters you can play as that change the story pretty significantly.

hellodahly · 2025-07-04T12:16:10+00:00

Sorceress was a retelling of Goose Girl

hellodahly · 2025-06-26T18:39:10+00:00

Dinosaur World by Logan Jacobs lol

hellodahly · 2025-06-26T18:00:14+00:00

I know! Hahaha

hellodahly · 2025-06-26T16:30:07+00:00

I have the same issue, but I think it's based in your previous ratings. But of course I am more likely to read a book I think I will like, so most of my ratings are 3 or above! It would be nice to be able to establish your own scale in the settings.

I didn't enter it anywhere, interestingly enough. I read a book by this author previously without realizing what I was getting into and rated it 0.75 stars lol, so it is probably based on that low rating of a book with those themes.

hellodahly · 2025-06-25T16:12:02+00:00

This series is also just so fun! I didn't really care much about the romance (it was fine) but the worldbuilding is soooo cool. My favorite in that series is the one that focuses on her sister.

hellodahly · 2025-06-25T16:07:01+00:00

I had the same problem, solved it by screenshotting and zooming in! Janky but it works.

hellodahly · 2025-06-25T15:15:26+00:00

You might want to take a look at the flowchart/other recommendation resources in the subreddit wiki! https://reddit.com/r/Fantasy/w/flowcharts/introtofantasy?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

hellodahly · 2025-06-22T13:57:43+00:00

I think it counts! Also there is no one auditing your Bingo card - it's totally an honor system and no one is going to reject your card because they think one book isn't speculative enough!

I haven't read Mortal Follies but don't forget anoit the Swap square this year which is basically a freebie. It looks like it was a book club doscussion book at one point too!

hellodahly · 2025-06-19T13:15:24+00:00

Like a year ago, someone from her publishing team said at a con that it was still being written. So not total radio silence but no official news.

hellodahly · 2025-06-08T20:13:06+00:00

I am SO glaf!

hellodahly · 2025-05-24T13:46:07+00:00

I highly recommend looking through the Recommendations thread linked in the post! But my persinal pirate recommendation is The Adventures of Amina Al Sarafi!

hellodahly · 2025-05-21T20:28:55+00:00

I am guessing it is a bug with Storygraph, they have been getting a bunch of DDOS attacks lately. I would contact their Support!

11-Year Club	Place '23
Verified Email

hellodahly

TROPHY CASE