Looking for a new book series to read during long trips.
I prefer soft magic (Tolkien) over hard magic (Sanderson) fantasy or dystopian sci-fi. Something with meaningful character relationships, potentially romance and character growth.
Have enjoyed Stephen King novels such as The Stand or The Dark Tower series but dislike his endings and payoff.
Also enjoyed fantasy novels like the Drizzt Forgotten Realms books but they feel adolescent with their approach toward relationships and mature content.
by DoradoPulido2
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The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K Jemisin
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Maybe [The Hands of the Emperor](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/af2bba9c-8f41-4a3e-b87a-8532a44ccb67) by Victoria Goddard? It’s a beautifully written slice of life book about the personal secretary to the emperor of the world, with a heavy focus on platonic relationships. It’s quite long, and it has a sequel as well as other books that take place in the same universe.
Time for me to throw down the Black Company saga by Glen Cook.
It’s the story of a medieval-ish mercenary company that gets caught up in world-shaking events.
The magic in the books is pretty subtle but very present.
One of my favorite series.
I’m reading the Rivers of London series. It’s bit of Potter, a bit of Lightning Thief, a lot of police procedural, and a lot of laugh out loud funny irreverent and adult writing. Definitely not YA. The last Magician/Cop of the London police magical crimes unit has a new apprentice, who is having to immerse in The Knowledge. His Master is much annoyed when he keeps referring to the now defunct magic school as Hogwarts.