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The Chronicles of Elantra by Michelle Sagara. She creates a pretty interesting world with quite a few new "creatures". The first book is a bit of a slog to get through, as it should have went through a lot more editing before being published. This is especially unfortunate, because I feel you really should read the first one to understand the rest of the series. You might be able to get away with skipping it, but I wouldn't recommend it. I am so happy i continued onto the next one though. It's now one of my favorite series.
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I wasn't thinking before, buy you should definitely read the Black Jewels Series by Ann Bishop. She is an amazing world builder, with a really intricate hierarchy in her books based on power (which is a genetic ability for magic), rank (the individuals classification, which is also pre-determined), and social standing (which is usually to do with money). It is very unique and complex, because for example someone can have a high rank and a lot of power, but still be considered low class, or someone can be high class and elite, but have not very much power. It is also a matriarchal society, and really delves into our treatment of what we see to be the inferior gender, in a really fascinating way.
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You can not go wrong with the 'Iron Druid Chronicles' by Kevin Hearne. The series is funny and action packed. You will never look at your tattooed barista the same way ever again.
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I highly recommend THREE DAYS TO DEAD by Kelly Meding. It has were every things along side of vampires, trolls, gargoyles, fairies, vampires and more. The action is non-stop. The characters are strong. tough and fun to read about. It's a really good series
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I have to second the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne. Atticus and his dog always have me in stitches. If you aren't a big fan of the sword and sorcery types, and don't mind long books, then I would recommend the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy by Tad Williams. I reread that one about once every five years.
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You might like the Abhorsen series (Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen) by Garth Nix. It's in the young adult genre, but it's not childish...but not as sophisticated as, say, Lord of the Rings. It's got lots of necromancers and zombies that aren't really zombies, as well as a little bit of magic, but not like I'm-waving-my-wand-and-saying-magic-words kind of magic. Nix writes some of the best female lead characters I've read, too. I think that these books make up one of the greatest fantasy series out there, yet so few people have heard of them!
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I will second Abhorsen as a must-read fantasy series. They are very well written and I agree with Anxious Educator that the female leads are stellar. I read them in high school and after this, I really want to find them and read them again. Give them a chance for sure.
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The Prospero's Daughter Trilogy by L Jagi Lamplighter is great. It's urban fantasy with a bunch of mythologies woven in. It's beautifully written and has a great cast of characters.
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I highly recommend the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne. The books are engaging, well-thought-out, well-written, and plentiful.
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I loved Stray by Andrea K. Host. Wonderful "other world" creation! Couldn't get enough!
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tree boy

Two nameless angelic children seem to appear from nowhere and change the face of life on earth as we know it.

The children are something beyond what words can describe. Nobody knows who or what they are and even the children themselves struggle to comprehend the events that unfold around them.

The boy instinctively starts to transform into... well... that is a story you must read to believe.
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I really liked the May book of the month Splintered. Just recently finished the second book Unhinged, and absolutely cannot wait until the third one, Ensnared, comes out in January 2015.

Another book series that I really enjoyed was the Grimm Diaries by Cameron Jace. There are three books: Snow White Sorrow, Cinderella Dressed in Ashes, and Blood, Milk, and Chocolate. He also has small prequels to the three main books, and the prequels go all the way up until 17 I believe.

If you want to know more about Snow White Sorrow and Cinderella Dressed in Ashes, I did write a review on here with the book titles.

If you decide to read these books, I really hope that you enjoy them just as much as I did.
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Passion Play by Beth Bernobich was pretty good! It's actually part of a trilogy called River of Souls. It's part historical/ part fantasy.
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Have you any of Terry Pratchett's Discworld? He tend to combine fan stay with other genres. They are extremely entertaining, full of fun, and you'll love all the references he makes. My personal favorites are those that follow the witches: Equale Rites, Wyrd Sisters, Witches Abroad, Maskerade, Lords and Ladies, The Wee Free Men, Hat full of Sky, Wintersmith and I Shall wear Midnight. (I'm not sure if a new one has come out, I've been swamped with school work).

Also if you haven't read The Princess Bride you might light it, it is parody of the genre and the interruptions by the "author" are brilliant.

I you are looking to be more scared then perhaps you should check out John Connolly's The Book of Lost things and his collection of short stories The Nocturnes.
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I would have to agree with Anxious Educator that Garth Nix's Abhorsen series is quite good, though not something you would expect when you here the word fantasy. Also, Terry Pratchett's books in general are unusual, but fun reads.
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