I recently came across the Essalieyan Series by Michelle West. The first couple of books were a bit rough around the edges, but there were some unique ideas I hadn't seen in fantasy before.
That kept me going, and now I find myself enjoying it more than any other series. The Sun Sword arc is one of the best fantasy series out there.
The only thing missing from this series is a map. I would have loved to see the world laid out to scale. That would have greatly enhanced the experience.
Anyway, is there any fan of Essalieyan. It feels like nobody knows about this series.
by NewBookShelf