Hello everyone,
I'm looking for fantasy books that are either not part of a series, or if they are, then you can read just the first book and come to a satisfying conclusion.
Recently I read, Let the Right One In and Annihilation and loved both of them! I don't mind fantasy that's heavier or lighter than these, I just want some kind of fantasy (I prefer fantasy and supernatural to sci-fi, but am open minded to scifi as well).
Additionally, I am really looking for something that doesn't have classic tropes, for example, things like: the hero is naturally gifted, the hero finds out they are the "chosen one" (finds out they are actually the daughter of the long lost queen, or they save the whole world, etc.), typical villains, or a love triangle or being in love with "the unattainable" character who then falls for them.
I also really don't like lots of exposition, a little bit is okay, but I find it difficult to focus on the style of writing that describes a lot of details about the environment, how people look, etc. I really enjoy character-driven stories, but it's not a "must" for me.
Mythos and Kings of the Wyld are on my radar, but I would be happy to hear more suggestions or your thoughts on either of these! Of the two, Kings of the Wyld feels more likely to be what I'm looking for.
by oneiric_one