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Science Fiction or Fantasy with FMC and strong female friendships
Looking for suggestions of SciFi or Fantasy novels or series featuring a female main character with strong female friendships. Coming to mind is the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews featuring the strong, sassy, and willful Kate and her bestie Andrea. Would love more series or books with similarly competent, interesting, and supportive female friendships. submitted by /u/Wandering-Muse- [link] [comments]
Mmc's who exist separately from the fmc
Hey y'all. This is going to be a bit of a rant where I explain what I mean by my title. Something I've noticed in a lot of romance books, especially dual POV, is that the mmc only exists to be in love with the fmc. What I mean by this, is that the mmc does not have any motivation, dreams, or aspirations outside of being with the fmc. All there thoughts centre around the fmc, often in sexual ways, and they kind of just exist to simp for and support the fmc.
Book covers…you ever been surprised?
I am big on judging a book by its cover and usually skip books that don’t visually appeal to me or make me too uncomfortable. I know that’s stereotypical yes yes. Have you ever been surprised by a badass horror book with the dumbest/most unappealing cover? Help me untrain myself out of this behavior. submitted by /u/RavioliContingency [link] [comments]
Books about mercenary companies that end up conquering land?
I am very interested to read about mercenary companies (preferably low-fantasy) that end up becoming rulers of a conquered territory. Something like the IRL Catalan Company and the Duchy of Athens. If you have a suggestion that doesn't include the conquering, but still does the mercenary part well, I would also like the suggestion! submitted by /u/Barry_the_Merry [link] [comments]
Mafia, OWD **but** the MMC publicly chooses FMC in response
It's ya boy Moony back with another Slightly Too Specific Request. In today's flavour, I am looking for something Mafia with OWD, however the MMC chooses the FMC in response. I want it to be an immediate response, no hesitation from MMC whatsoever , he says "Sorry OW, FMC is my girl" or does something to show he has no interest in the OW anymore. Ideally he does it the first time and keeps doing it, and everybody including the OW and FMC know it (sorry Nero, you're ruled out here tho I love SJ Tilly).
He Who Fights With Monsters
No spoilers for the series. I just finished book 7. Very unique magic system but terrible writing. The power scaling makes less than no sense. It makes negative sense. Jason Asano can’t both be someone who’s experienced combat like no one else (fighting for days without end numerous times as described as each time worse than historical monster surges) and also be a scrub compared other silver and gold rankers. Either what hes done everyone else has done or he’s unique. You can’t have it both ways.
Books like Agatha Christie without the casual racism and misogyny
I liked the Christie books I’ve read but the random slurs and “women are so silly” crashed into my enjoyment like runaway orient express. Im looking for a book with quirky, charming characters, no gore, not too much overt violence. But with fair play to solve the mystery. I’ve tried to read a few cozy mysteries but they often felt like they’re trying too hard to be cozy.
Books that depict jobs/professions accurately
I just read a post about inaccuracies in jobs or fields that take people out of the book or make them DNF. I’m looking for the opposite: books that depict professions accurately. Can be any subgenre and featuring any job or profession. Bonus points for unusual ones or ones that aren’t often portrayed in fiction. submitted by /u/absintheonmylips [link] [comments]
A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett and why I don’t think it’s a good murder mystery (Spoilers)
THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS! Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona Lacanthium where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. A Trade of Blood opens with a Romeo and Juliet inspired murder. Two young persons from powerful rivalling families conduct a secret love affair, until the girls gets killed while the boy is the only other person present.
What's your favorite Horror/Thriller book?
I got sober 14 months ago. I picked up reading in rehab. Since then I've managed about a book a week. Pretty good for someone who never read I suppose. I only read before bed. Anyway, I mainly stick to horror and thriller but I love a great book whatever the genre. Just not romance lol. I'm a 34 yo male if that helps at all. I just finished The Sun Down Motel by Simone St James and loved it. I'm now reading The Roses of May by Dot Hutchison, the second book in the Collector series. I'm loving it too.
Icelandic-inspired Fantasy Recommendations
Hello, all! I'm just getting out of the Cosmere again and looking for new fantasy series with a heavy inspiration taken from Iceland as a setting and/or its folklore. A true fantasy story (sci-fi okay, but not preferred) would be ideal over historical fiction, and points are scored for interesting magic systems and/or worldbuilding elements. If you have and favorites that fit the bill, I'd love to hear them! submitted by /u/MisterPoohead [link] [comments]
Rereading Stephen Graham Jones "Indian Lake" trilogy and I love Jade Daniels so much
I read the trilogy last summer and absolutely loved it, and Jade Daniels quickly became one of my favorite characters and final girls in ALL of horror. As a morbid, horror obsessed girl just like her, I related so hard to her struggles and her relationship to the genre. Her slasher essays in the first book and constant references and horror trivia were so relatable, and it was such a great way to get inside her kind and how she sees the world.
DNF'd At First Spite by Olivia Dade, did anyone feel this way too?
I tried to read {At First Spite by Olivia Dade} because I was looking for something featuring a depressed FMC, and it was recommended on here. I kind of struggled to pick it up because I hate cartoon-style covers, and most of the time they make me think the book will have juvenile writing 😵💫 But anyways, I started reading, and... sadly, it did not prove me wrong. It was indeed full of juvenile writing and cringey pop culture references. I couldn't help but think that the humour was very white woman-coded, which made it very unfunny to me.
[Announcement] Reminder to Vote - Only 24 hours remain!!
Hello r/bookclub bers Our November Core nominations are down to the last 24 hours before we close the posts and announce the winner. Be sure to head to the posts to vote for your favourites - Link to the INDIGENOUS AUTHOR Nomination Post - Link to the ANY Nomination Post Remember you can (and absolutely should) upvote all and any of the books you would read with r/bookclub if they win. Happy reading upvoting 📚 submitted by /u/fixtheblue [link] [comments]
Books revolving around American folklore?
I love mythology/folklore-oriented fantasy however American folklore fantasy seems so rare to come by! I love Old Nathan by David Drake which explores fascinating Applachian lore (magic comes from the mountains and ballads), Dark Tower by King with all of the Wild West legends and American pop culture references, and Charles De Lint’s urban fantasy that hinges a ton on Native American lore and Canadian culture and vibrant descriptions of North American landscapes.
Horror stories (whatever length) where reality slowly but surely breaks down?
Self-explanatory You guys ever read, for example, Truths and a Lie by Sarah Pinsker? Technicolor by John Langan? PKD's Ubik? Junji Ito's Uzumaki? Procession of The Black Sloth by Laird Barron (available online btw)? Because if you do you guys might be able to help me It's pretty straightforward: things start normal enough, but, invariably, reality/the laws that govern the universe/whatever straight up disintegrate/melt away as the story goes on, whether due to eldritch forces or not. As you can imagine, the results don't tend to be pretty
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Robin Hobb hurt my feelings again
Significant spoilers for all realm of the elderlings books throughout. Read at your own peril. I have realized one of the things that makes Realm of the Elderlings both an amazing series, and incredibly difficult to read. I’m nearing the end of Fool’s Assassin, and whilst the majority of this book has felt like repeated kick to the loins, it’s also allowed me to finally put a finger on something Robin Hobb does that makes her tragedies so tragic. When Withywoods is raided, it was a total gut punch.
[Schedule] Discovery Read | Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater
Hi book lovers! It's time for our next Discovery Read - Indie Author winner Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater. Discussion Schedule: October 22: Chapters 1-8 with u/ChronicallyLatte October 29: Chapters 9-16 with myself November 5: Chapter 17-end with u/psycho4icecream The Marginalia is here in case you read ahead or just want to note down your thoughts ahead of our discussions. See you soon! submitted by /u/Vast-Passenger1126 [link] [comments]
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