Which New Fantasy Series Should I Start For Long-Term Reading?

2026-07-14 18:22:31
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A lot of recommendations here are Western fantasy. If you want to branch out, translated works offer incredible long series. 'The Three-Body Problem' trilogy by Cixin Liu is hard sci-fi, but it reads like epic fantasy in its scope and imagination. It's a completed, mind-bending journey through cosmic sociology. Or try 'Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit' by Nahoko Uehashi (originally Japanese), a fantasy series deeply rooted in anthropology and spirit lore. Different cultural perspectives can make a long series feel brand new.
2026-07-15 08:59:51
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Hey, does anyone have thoughts on the 'Sword of Truth' series by Terry Goodkind? I see the first book, 'Wizard's First Rule', recommended sometimes for epic fantasy beginners, but I've heard wildly mixed things about the later books. Is it a worthwhile long-term commitment, or does it go off the rails? I'm hesitant to start something that might frustrate me later on.
2026-07-18 04:36:55
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