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Amazing books?
Arin
Aug 16, 2014 10:38AM
As of late i have found myself disappointed in a lot of the books I have been reading finding the story lines cliche and meaningless. I have been in search of wonderful amazing books. Books that are:
1.Well written*
2.well thought out*
3. funny
4.have believable, real characters (No Mary sues!)*
5.romance that is not main plot but still thought through
6.not a cliche young adult book!
I don't care if the book is young adult or adult, even junior I don't mind as long as it's a good story and it doesn't have to have all those qualities only the stared ones.
Something like Kristin Cashore's amazing book Fire.
1.Well written*
2.well thought out*
3. funny
4.have believable, real characters (No Mary sues!)*
5.romance that is not main plot but still thought through
6.not a cliche young adult book!
I don't care if the book is young adult or adult, even junior I don't mind as long as it's a good story and it doesn't have to have all those qualities only the stared ones.
Something like Kristin Cashore's amazing book Fire.
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Your criteria is all very subjective to your opinions (i.e. your definition of "funny" is likely to be different from mine).
But, lately I've been really enjoying the Green Rider series, and the Dresden Files series.
The Green Rider is well written. I'm not sure how "well thought out" it is, because the writer has said she doesn't know how many books will be in the series - this worries me a little. It's not particularly funny, it's actually quite somber most of the time. How you define "believable, real characters" is highly subjective, but I like the characters. I'm not sure how well the villains are written, a bit too stereotypical in my opinion. But the "good guys" are very likable. The female characters are very strong and carry their own against the men. I believe the romance fits your description. I don't know what you consider a "cliche young adult book". I should add, that I have doubts about whether this book belongs in the young adult section, as it does have some hints about very adult subjects (like rape). I wouldn't recommend it to anybody under 16 unless they're pretty mature.
If you enjoyed Fire, I think you will enjoy The Green Rider series very much.
I"m pretty sure Dresden Files meets all your criteria. It's definitely well written, well thought out, and funny. Very funny. But very serious at the same time. The characters are awesome, even the villains. Jim Butcher seems to like strong women, as all the women in his books are clever, powerful, resourceful and/or good with a gun. This is not considered a young adult book, but I think older teenagers (maybe 14+) can enjoy it just fine.
But, lately I've been really enjoying the Green Rider series, and the Dresden Files series.
The Green Rider is well written. I'm not sure how "well thought out" it is, because the writer has said she doesn't know how many books will be in the series - this worries me a little. It's not particularly funny, it's actually quite somber most of the time. How you define "believable, real characters" is highly subjective, but I like the characters. I'm not sure how well the villains are written, a bit too stereotypical in my opinion. But the "good guys" are very likable. The female characters are very strong and carry their own against the men. I believe the romance fits your description. I don't know what you consider a "cliche young adult book". I should add, that I have doubts about whether this book belongs in the young adult section, as it does have some hints about very adult subjects (like rape). I wouldn't recommend it to anybody under 16 unless they're pretty mature.
If you enjoyed Fire, I think you will enjoy The Green Rider series very much.
I"m pretty sure Dresden Files meets all your criteria. It's definitely well written, well thought out, and funny. Very funny. But very serious at the same time. The characters are awesome, even the villains. Jim Butcher seems to like strong women, as all the women in his books are clever, powerful, resourceful and/or good with a gun. This is not considered a young adult book, but I think older teenagers (maybe 14+) can enjoy it just fine.
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Hilari Bell's Farsala trilogy (starts with "Fall of a Kingdom.")
Oh, and if you're looking for funny, have you ever read Terry Pratchett?
What do you like more, female or male protagonists?
I can suggest Lies of Locke Lamora from Scott Lynch. It's anything else than the boring standard story. It's setting is quite unique and the story is fast paced and captivating. The language used is quite strong so if you don't like swearing, I won't recommend it. Although the main story is quite serious, the characters give it a merry touch. Oh, but yeah, it lacks romance, at least int he first 2 books. :/
I can suggest Lies of Locke Lamora from Scott Lynch. It's anything else than the boring standard story. It's setting is quite unique and the story is fast paced and captivating. The language used is quite strong so if you don't like swearing, I won't recommend it. Although the main story is quite serious, the characters give it a merry touch. Oh, but yeah, it lacks romance, at least int he first 2 books. :/
