Currently reading the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson for the first time and after that I will have another go at his Stormlight Archive series, since I gave up on book 2 the last time. Or I will just have another comfort read of LotR :D
You could also continue with Mistbron second era.
I am just in the last quarter or so of “Mistborn secret history” which takes place sometime in between the eras.
Isn’t the second era more modern, with computers and stuff? I’m kinda more into the medieval fantasy setting personally :)
If you are reading Mistborn with the intention of continuing on to Sanderson’s other Cosmere works afterwards, I would highly suggest reading Mistborn: Secret History after you finish The Hero of Ages. I like to say it’s like a “Nick Fury showing up in the post-credits scene of Iron Man” moment, where you really first get a glimpse of how the various different stories and series are connected.
Wait. I don’t have any meta knowledge about Sanderson’s work, are you saying the Mistborn series and the Stormlight Archives have a connection to each other? How exciting!
Super small suggestion, but check out elantris and warbreaker also by brandy sandy before you drip into stormlight archive or secret history. They’re not required by any means to enjoy any of the stories here, but they definitely clue you in to a few more Easter eggs than you’d notice otherwise. Iirc, both of those books are available through his website or by emailing his team at no charge. Could be old info but both the books are entirely worth their price anyways imo
Yes, they do! They both take place in the same universe, called the “Cosmere”, on different planets. There are several other works of Sanderson’s that are also in this universe, though not everything he’s written. You can read most stuff as standing on its own perfectly fine, but the further you get into the books, the more connections start to appear.
Sanderson has a page on his website explaining some more for newcomers: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/what-is-the-cosmere/
Rythm of war, part 2 (each book is splitted in 2 parts in french). A huge book of 1200 pages. Probably the best piece of fantasy I read so far !
Fantastic series. He gets around to explaining the magic system later on, but I like how he lets it come out more organically. He also just released a fourth book in the series a few months ago.
There’s a prequel novella that’s pretty great as well, recommend you check that out after you finish the first 3 books.
Just started listening to Respawn by Arthur Stone because my SO wanted me to try it. Haven’t made up my mind about it yet.
Need to remember to read Frankenstein, which a friend lent to me. It’s a good book but I keep forgetting to actually read, since I mostly do audiobooks.
Really looking forward to Dungeon Crawler Carl book 6 which will come out in September I think.
If someone can recommend me a book where magic is used and studied/understood like science that would be great. I really enjoyed most of Lightbringer, Codex Alera and a lot of Brandon Sanderson’s books and I’d like to read more of this type.
magic is used and studied/understood like science
I haven’t read Dungeon Crawler Carl yet, but that should fit your criteria right? Many of the progression fantasy books usually have a magic system with tangible tiers and usually rules are known too.
Cradle by Will Wight and Mage Errant by John Bierce are both complete series and I’d put their magic system as hard. Mage Errant dives deeper into the workings, especially as the main characters are students and one of their teachers is especially knowledgeable. Arcane Ascension by Andrew Rowe is another series with such academy focus and a progression magic system.
I have only read first half of Dresden Files (urban fantasy series by Jim Butcher), so now getting the remaining books, and reading the series from the start.
Currently Reading book 2, Fool Moon.
