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Decent Fantasy and Sci-Fi reads
A Listmania! list by S. E. LaPan "darling_seadance" (Arizona)
The list author says: "I've got two other lists up along the lines of 'the Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi' and 'the Worst Fantasy/Sci-Fi.' But I felt like I was missing some books in there. So this list is for the books that were just... good. Entertaining, decent reads, sometimes even great reads. They just weren't good enough to qualify as the best. If you're looking for something to read while you're waiting for something else to come out, maybe you'll find it here. Thanks for reading! Please see my other lists if you enjoy this one. If you have a question, comment, or recommendation, please email me. My email's on my profile page."

1. Melusine by Sarah Monette

The list author says:
	"This book is a bit of a nightmare, and struck me as borrowing a bit too much from Lynn Flewelling's Nightrunner series, but I enjoyed it a lot. Very entertaining, and I loved the characters. The other three books following it were very disappointing, though."

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Giants of the Frost

2. Giants of the Frost by Kim Wilkins

The list author says:
	"I really enjoy this author- she writes very readable books. She has her ups and downs, though. The Autumn Castle was fantastic, while this and The Veil of Gold were just good."

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Veil of Gold, The

3. Veil of Gold, The by Kim Wilkins

The list author says:
	"Interesting, but not terribly satisfying. I didn't love the ending, although the rest of the book was pretty entertaining."

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One Kingdom (Swans War 1)

4. One Kingdom (Swans War 1) by Sean Russell

The list author says:
	"This trilogy starts off slow, and despite an excellent story line and well thought-out characters, it remains kind of slow throughout. An interesting read, just a bit dull at times."

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Lord of Snow and Shadows: Book One of The Tears of Artamon

5. Lord of Snow and Shadows: Book One of The Tears of Artamon by Sarah Ash

The list author says:
	"I loooooved this book. Fan-freaking-tastic. However, it doesn't really stand alone, and all I remember of the second book in the trilogy is that it was torturous. And I didn't make it all the way through the third. But it's worth trying."

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The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1)

6. The Bone Doll's Twin (Tamir Trilogy, Book 1) by Lynn Flewelling

The list author says:
	"I truly love this author. However, although this trilogy seems like it should be more serious, and darker, than her Nightrunner series, I found it to be a little childish, and also a little boring. It was a struggle staying absorbed through three books."

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Wicked Gentlemen (Hells Below)

7. Wicked Gentlemen (Hells Below) by Ginn Hale

The list author says:
	"I enjoyed this book a lot. It starts off slow but ends up being quirky, dark, entertaining, and cute, which makes for an interesting combination. It's not great, the writing's choppy, but it makes for a good read."

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The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1)

8. The Name of the Wind (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1) by Patrick Rothfuss

The list author says:
	"Entertaining, decently written, way over-hyped. This is good but not nearly as good as everyone seems to think. The main character is a bit of a god character- even when he's wrong, he's right. And the writing is obviously inidicitive of a first-time novelist."

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The Wise Man's Fear (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 2)

9. The Wise Man's Fear (Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 2) by Patrick Rothfuss

The list author says:
	"Including this here because I kinda dis the first book. And it needs that dissing. This book, the second book, though, is truly fantastic. One of the best fantasy novels I've ever read. It has almost none of the flaws the first book has. Don't skip it."

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10. Shadow Magic by Jaida Jones

The list author says:
	"The first book by these authors is one of my new favorites. I really enjoyed this one, too, but I'm putting it in this list because it just wasn't as good. And, contrary to reviews, I enjoyed the one after, Dragonsoul, more than this, too."

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Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders)

11. Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders) by Robin Hobb

The list author says:
	"This series starts off just as fantastically as all of Robin Hobb's books. She's one of the most creative authors out there. However, this trilogy should have only been two books. I found myself wishing for resolution and end."

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Shaman's Crossing: Book One of The Soldier Son Trilogy

12. Shaman's Crossing: Book One of The Soldier Son Trilogy by Robin Hobb

The list author says:
	"What a freaking nightmare. Put this trilogy down several times, and eventually ended up not finishing it. However, creatively, it's genious, as are all Ms. Hobb's stories."

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The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit

13. The Belgariad, Vol. 1 (Books 1-3): Pawn of Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician's Gambit by David Eddings

The list author says:
	"I really enjoyed the Belgariad, (the first 3 books in a 5 book series). They're decently written, humourous, and fun. I got really bored with the 4th and 5th books, though. Seems like the author tried to stretch the story, and instead lost the thread."

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A Shadow in Summer (The Long Price Quartet)

14. A Shadow in Summer (The Long Price Quartet) by Daniel Abraham

The list author says:
	"This author really took me by surprise with a fantastic story. I think all the posing may turn people away from this book, but if you treat it as a kind of sign language, it fades into the background, letting great characters and writing come through. In the first 50 or so pages, there's a disturbing scene, but keep reading. You'll understand why it's there."

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A Betrayal in Winter (Long Price Quartet)

15. A Betrayal in Winter (Long Price Quartet) by Daniel Abraham

The list author says:
	"A lot of reviewers didn't like this book as much as the first, but I really enjoyed it. I include it in this list because the third book in the series was dull and I never made it to the end, never mind into the fourth book."

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Magic's Pawn (The Last Herald-Mage Series, Book 1)

16. Magic's Pawn (The Last Herald-Mage Series, Book 1) by Mercedes Lackey

The list author says:
	"I don't usually like Ms. Lackey's books, but I do recommend this trilogy. It's short, easy, fast paced, and fun, but it also hits a tender spot in a really good way."

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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)

17. A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin

The list author says:
	"As you probably know from reading the million and one lists that mention this, these books are superbly written. And they really are, no argument there. Fantastic story and plot. However, I found myself not liking or caring about the characters."

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New Spring: The Novel (Wheel of Time)

18. New Spring: The Novel (Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan

The list author says:
	"I read this and enjoyed it a LOT. But then I looked up the series, and it just goes on and on, with no end, entil eventually someone else had to finish it. Not my cup of tea."

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The Complete Ivory (Daw Book Collectors)

19. The Complete Ivory (Daw Book Collectors) by Doris Egan

The list author says:
	"This book's biggest flaw is that I felt there should be more character developement. It just doesn't have the emotional impact that I love in a book. However, I really enjoyed this. It's fast paced, and you fall right into the story. Reading it makes you feel good."

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20. Pandemonium by Daryl Gregory

The list author says:
	"I actually liked this book a lot. It flowed right along, was very entertaining, and had more to it than I first expected. I didn't love the ending, though, so I can't recommend it as the best book ever, but it is worth a read."

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The Devil's Alphabet

21. The Devil's Alphabet by Daryl Gregory

The list author says:
	"This is almost a great book- the writing is excellent, draws you in immediately, the story is solid and novel, and the sci-fi aspects are dealt with nicely. But not everything was explained by the end of the book, and I found the main character to be exactly the same as Del from "Pandemonium.""

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22. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

The list author says:
	"I absolutely loved this book. It was a great story, great characters, everything you want in a book. In the next two books, though, the characters seem to change completely, and I felt like I was reading something entirely different."

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Winterbirth (The Godless World)

23. Winterbirth (The Godless World) by Brian Ruckley

The list author says:
	"I loved the full-bodied writing and story of these three books, starting with 'Winterbirth.' They ended horribly, though, leaving me feeling empty."

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Dragon Prince (Book 1)

24. Dragon Prince (Book 1) by Melanie Rawn

The list author says:
	"Not bad. Just not terribly exciting. And slighlty cheesy. Honestly, I haven't finished this yet- I pick it up every few weeks when I'm bored or needing a book to fill a gap."

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The Native Star

25. The Native Star by M. K. Hobson

The list author says:
	"This was almosot really, really good. Something about it, though, seemed to keep it at arm's length, so I have to rate it as decent instead of great. The wild-west/fantasy combination is refreshing, though, for sure."

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The Good Fairies of New York

26. The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar

The list author says:
	"Cute and very light. Feels like watching a Disney movie with swearing and adult material. Not my style, but it is entertaining."

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The Host: A Novel

27. The Host: A Novel by Stephenie Meyer

The list author says:
	"I am NOT one of those people who loves 'Twilight,' but I did like this. I had a hard time believing anyone could maintain the panic level the main character does here, but the story is quite good, and original."

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The Tooth Fairy

28. The Tooth Fairy by Graham Joyce

The list author says:
	"This was actually pretty awesome. Very different and pretty well written. The character relationships were just so WEIRD though... Ok, the whole book was weird, but that was the only problem I had with it."

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Interview with the Vampire (Vampire Chronicles)

29. Interview with the Vampire (Vampire Chronicles) by Anne Rice

The list author says:
	"I got all the way through this, as opposed to throwing it down in boredom, so I suppose it had something going for it. Reads like a box of clues instead of a full-fledged novel."

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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

30. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

The list author says:
	"Oddly, too light and fun for me to really get into it. I know, I'm weird. But it was entertaining all the way through, and made me laugh out loud several times."

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31. Manta's Gift by Timothy Zahn

The list author says:
	"Kind of weird, and had some really unnecessary plot pieces/scenes, but overall I enjoyed it and was entertained by the characters and wolrd building."

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32. The Wild Swans by Peg Kerr

The list author says:
	"Is this perfect? No. However, the two stories (one fairy tale, one modern) are both excellent. The writing and voices are superb. And the entire idea of the book is captivating, touching, and interesting. Worth checking out."

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Phoenix Bells (The Land of Ten Thousand Willows, Book I)

33. Phoenix Bells (The Land of Ten Thousand Willows, Book I) by Kathryn Grant

The list author says:
	"The description makes it sound like a romance, but this is really a light adventure story. Easy to read, exciting, never boring. I loved a lot of aspects of this little book. Hard to find but worth checking out."

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The Gates of Twilight (Bantam Spectra Book)

34. The Gates of Twilight (Bantam Spectra Book) by Paula Volsky

The list author says:
	"Interesting and absorbing, with well-thought out characters. Nicely written. Side story somewhat mirrors British rule over India. It gets a little drawn out at the end, but definitely entertaining enough to read."

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The Shining Falcon

35. The Shining Falcon by Josepha Sherman

The list author says:
	"Original, captivating, interesting, and really cute. A Russian romance with adventure and magic. Worth seeking out."

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Euryale

36. Euryale by Kara Dalkey

The list author says:
	"The writing in this was really good- the premise was captivating, and I didn't have any trouble falling into the story. However, most of the characters were terrible people, and the end of the story was poorly done."

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The Devil in the Dust (Outremer, Book 1)

37. The Devil in the Dust (Outremer, Book 1) by Chaz Brenchley

The list author says:
	"Interesting look at an alternate, fantasy history of the crusades. Starts slow but soon becomes captivating."

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Sword-Dancer (Tiger and Del)

38. Sword-Dancer (Tiger and Del) by Jennifer Roberson

The list author says:
	"Not the best story I've ever read, but it was certainly interesting that I kept on reading, and did the whole book in one quick sitting. Adventure and a little romantic tension make this enjoyable."

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Melusine

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