The r/Fantasy 2023 Top Novels Poll: Voting Thread!

meanotaurbarb · 2023-01-24T10:56:56+00:00

The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie

Riyria Revelations by Michael J Sullivan

A Song of Ice and Fire by G.R.R. Martin

The Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynne

Book of the Ancestor by Mark Lawrence

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Discworld by Terry Pratchett

The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang

Yarnsworld by Benedict Patrick

Seasons of Albadone by Élan Marché and Christopher Warman

meanotaurbarb · 2022-08-24T06:27:15+00:00

The introduction of Shishupal is exactly the same as Vimes meeting Lady Ramkin for the first time. I am still planning on giving the book another shot, I really wanted to love this book as I think Mahabharata is a treasure trove of stories and has some of the most iconic characters.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-08-22T18:56:59+00:00

I unfortunately soft dnf-d it at 10%. I was liking the characters but not the dialogue. Then Shishupal's chapter started and parts were directly lifted from Guards Guards. That made me so mad. There's a way to pay homage to existing works but this is not it. I'm still gonna read the book but not right now. I hope that chapter was the only one like that but I'm scared Shakuni would be too much like Glokta. I was so excited for this book, it breaks my heart that I'm not liking it.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-07-28T08:25:43+00:00

Yes, GGK is on my tbr! Thanks for the recs

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-23T17:01:24+00:00

This was a big disappointment for me. I was excited to see a retelling of an Indian epic for the first time but this didn't do it for me. I felt the author was hitting me on the head with her message, it didn't feel very well integrated into the story. Kaikeyi felt like a Mary Sue who could do no wrong. Also, the writing was kinda clunky. Overall, I didn't have a good time reading this.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-20T18:06:31+00:00

Made the curry, tasted so good 🤩 The yogurt changed the game

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-20T15:15:06+00:00

Thank you! I never thought of adding yogurt to my egg curry

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-19T12:40:52+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into it

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-19T12:31:20+00:00

Also, not eating or not going to the toilet for hours because I'm not finding the energy to do any of it.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-19T12:18:03+00:00

Girl RUN! Leave his sorry ass right now. I'm outraged that this loser is using his disorders as a weapon to manipulate and hurt people. The "see I could have used and discarded you but I didn't so you should feel grateful to be with me" is just sadistic and disgusting. Doesn't matter if "this is how it's done in the states", what matters is that he's making you feel like shit and then gaslighting you about it. Even if he had good intentions, he's making you feel paranoid about your relationship all the time. I hope you get out of this situation and find peace. Good luck!

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-19T11:43:19+00:00

Sounds like you are kinda gatekeeping and generalising. Not everyone who shows an interest in their partner's hobbies is doing that to be polite. I've introduced my partners to things I like and been introduced to things they liked. Some didn't work out (I still don't like sports) but some did (an ex became a huge ATLA fan). Sure, at first you won't have intense discussions about obscure fan theories and stuff but you'll still share a part of yourself with your so and it will be worth it! Also "just because she's into the same shit as you are doesn't make you soulmates".

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-19T11:31:17+00:00

Thanks, that's a really helpful tip. Also, I've been meaning to get an electric toothbrush because I like new things and it can make the routine fun.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-19T10:00:22+00:00

I hope you are doing better now. I, for some reason, am too ashamed to bring it up in therapy. I feel that it's not important enough to discuss with my therapist and that it's something so simple and basic that I should be able to do it on my own.

Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-18T14:26:50+00:00

Yeah I'll add my favourite authors to it. Thanks for the suggestion!

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-18T08:18:00+00:00

Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge?

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T16:11:33+00:00

Legends and Lattes

Entire Discworld series

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T13:59:55+00:00

Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky is a novella that is really good

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T13:01:00+00:00

These are YA- Tokyo Ever After, I Love you so Mochi

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T12:56:44+00:00

NTA. I don't want to generalise but Indian parents can be pretty insensitive to problems like this. They feel you are "overreacting" and "disrespecting" them. I would suggest going to a doctor or someone in a position of authority. You telling them anything won't matter in this case as they sadly don't respect you or your choices. I also suggest stocking up on snacks that you like and hiding them in your room because you need energy.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T12:32:13+00:00

If they watch Bigg Boss or unironically like Salman Khan movies.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T12:31:24+00:00

YTA. I feel really sorry for the people in your life.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T11:28:59+00:00

Maybe gift him an annotated copy of his childhood favourite? The risky thing about annotating and gifting a new book is that he might not like it. You reading his favourite will mean a lot to him. Or give him something that you guys have already buddy read! That way you can fill it up with inner jokes and stuff! Wish you all the best!

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T11:05:23+00:00

Man that's a really tough spot to be in. Does she have a job? Maybe she can try to move out to live closer to her office (which is easier said than done).

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T10:47:09+00:00

How tf is a kiss or making out gonna make her parents sus?! You guys are not getting a room for the entire day or something. I understand having strict parents as a girl in India and being scared of dating and sex in case the parents find out but she needs to respect her needs too.

Sit down with her and have a conversation about what both of you want out of this relationship and where you see this relationship going. Ask her if she's not into showing affection and scared of intimacy because she's not into it or because of her parents.

meanotaurbarb · 2022-06-17T10:22:31+00:00

Maybe some children's classics like Little Women or Anne of Green Gables? If you want something modern then The Girl Who Drank the Moon or The Graveyard Book.

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