Hi all! I’ve recently read Mistborn and it was quite disappointing to me—the writing style was so lacking that I felt myself frequently waiting for it to be over so I could get to the blog plot twist everyone speaks about.
I normally love beautiful books I can slowly savor, but I can feel a slump coming on and I need something that will reignite my love for language while still making me need to know what happens next.
Does anyone know books that strike that balance?For background: I’m 22 and love really any genres (classics included!) besides erotica and science-based nonfiction. I especially appreciate fantasy and sci-fi because of the world-building & atmosphere, but I’m open to anything at all.
Some books I’ve recently found beautiful: A Gentleman in Moscow, The Age of Innocence
Some books I’ve recently found exciting: The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Justice of Kings
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