ivymuse Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timstar Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gidgmon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivymuse Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Thank you so much, I will definitely go and check these out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiara Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marypaixao Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreader Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 There's Lisa Shearin's Raine Benares series starting with Magic Lost, Trouble Found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
een21 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Anything Tamora Pierce she has the best heroines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybubbles Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatdeannachic Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 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... :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsgood Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demiurg Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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