My three:
Daggerspell - Katharine Kerr
First in a series, this book delves far back into the past of never-was and tells the tragic tale of an idiot prince, setting the stage for hundreds of years of mishap, adventure, and love. Not a comedic book, it does have its moments of humor and wit. Somewhat Celtic in feel, the world is nevertheless all its own, as is its magic system.
King's Dragon - Kate Elliott
Also first in a series, this book is a complex adventure with plenty of political overtones and enough magic to keep someone like me happy lol. Although I've only read it once, it's definitely on my must-do-this-again list.
On Basilisk Station - David Weber
Ok, so I hate stand-alone books lol. This is yet another first in a series, and you get the privilege of meeting Honor Harrington, quite possibly my favorite female character in fiction. Oh, and Nimitz, the coolest cat ever. Set in space, as all the Honorverse books are, this tale introduces Honor's worlds in a way that makes you wonder if they really are "somewhere out there".
King's Dragon sounds great. And, I'm with you. I love reading books in a series! And, the more books, the better. I hate when a really good series doesn't go further than a trilogy. HUNGER GAMES, I'm looking at YOU! lol
ReplyDeleteLOL well Crown of Stars (the series for King's Dragon) is 7 books, I think, but they're good thick ones!
ReplyDeleteDetermined to read On Basilisk Station this summer. I've had a hard time getting into it in the past. :)
ReplyDeleteFirst books in meaty series can be difficult because they're so packed with backstory and details you'll need to know later. Just keep swimming, as they say - Honor is amazing :)
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