Looking for a high fantasy book!

[ivymuse]

Hey there!

So for the past two days I have felt extremely in the mood for reading some fantasy. I've always loved it more than any other genre but sometimes I just find myself absolutely craving it. unfortunately right now I have a lot of criteria when it comes to the kind of book I want to read, so its very hard to find something without having particular titles in mind.

so I was wondering if maybe one of you had any book suggestions that fulfil the following:

high fantasy, female badass heroine, preferably something to do with magic, no vampires, a little bit of romance that doesn't make it tacky AND most importantly, witty dialogue. it doesn't have to be a seriously good piece of writing with deeper meaning, just a quick and enjoyable read to help relax my mind.

I know it is practically impossible t find one let alone a couple of books that fit this description but I just thought id ask thank you in advance!

[Timstar]

I have not read tonnes of high fantasy but a series I can recommend is Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. A great female protagonist, a decent new form of magic and brilliant characters with witty dialogue. The first book is called The Final Empire.

[Karsa Orlong]

What Timstar said. Mistborn fits the criteria and it's an easy read.

 

You could also check out Elizabeth Moon's The Deed of Paksenarrion, which is an omnibus edition: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Deed-Of-Paksenarrion-omnibus/dp/1841498548/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1336998527&sr=8-4

Edited May 14, 2012 by Karsa Orlong

[gidgmon]

You might like the Acacia trilogy by David Anthony Durham. The first book is Acacia: The War With Mein. I read it not too long ago and enjoyed it.

 

The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone series by Gregory Keyes fits your criteria too, I think. The dialogue is pretty witty in this one.

[ivymuse]

Thank you so much, I will definitely go and check these out!

[Chiara]

Maybe you will also like The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Besides the hero being male I think it fits your criteria. It's the first part of a trilogy and I really enjoyed it

[vodkafan]

Hi ivymuse! Jack Vance. The Lyonesse trilogy. No vampires. Lots of Magic, Romance and witty dialogue. Both female and male heroes and heroines and a female sorceress too. No orcs or hobbits. Like no other fantasy you will have read. I promise.

[marypaixao]

I don't know if I really understand the "high fantasy" concept, but I think Richelle Mead's Dark Swan series fits in what you're looking for.

[Kreader]

There's Lisa Shearin's Raine Benares series starting with Magic Lost, Trouble Found.

[een21]

Anything Tamora Pierce she has the best heroines!

[monkeybubbles]

Rachael Caine- The Weather Wardens series is a good high fantasy, female heroine read.

They are aimed at older teens but are written well in my opinion and I found them refreshing to read.

[thatdeannachic]

I would highly recommend reading The Immortal Series by Allyson Noel. Wonderful series!!! There is a total of 8 books in this series. !!!!!!!

 

And no it is not about vampires it is a love fantasy... :]

[wordsgood]

I'm not sure what you classify as high fantasy either, but if you like long sagas, you can't go wrong with two below. They both have some very strong female protagonists. Some books in each series are better than other, but I still found them all satisfying.

 

The Wheel of Time series, by the late Robert Jordan and the last two of three by Brandon Sanderson (he was commissioned to take over Jordan's work final book due in 2013.

 

The Sword of Truth series, by Terry Goodkind

[Demiurg]

A song of ice and fire is probably worth a mention

 

The witcher has some cool females but the vampire isn't like regular vampires blood is like booze But he isn't in it till like the 3rd book I think