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And how are you liking it?

I'm working my way through Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett and it's solid so far, lots of fun, very compelling. I'm not the fastest reader but I'm already halfway done after just a few days.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Just did A Magician's Apprentice by Trudy Canavan. It's not exactly what I hoped for (wanted more magic, got a war in a different universe instead).

Currently I'm reading Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett like OP does. It's quite good so far. I feel entertained!
After that I either continue reading the other two following books or have a look at Imajica by Clive Barker or the Shades of Magic series by V. E. Schwab.

And after that I'll probably turn to sci-fi for a change.

If you like a to completely immerse into a different culture, history and time then maybe Ascendance of a Bookworm by Miya Kazuki is something for you. Don't let the manga style cover fool you it has really well thought-out world. It's the story of a girl that died in our world and was reborn in another while remembering her past life. As a bookworm she struggles with the harsh reality that books are incredible expensive over there and attempts to remedy that - and clashes with the prevailing culture and social norms. Sometimes the MC is a bit silly or too much coming-of-age. But I read 24 volumes (270-330 pages each) out of like 32 so it can't be too bad.
And yes they made an anime out of it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Foundryside was so good, sometimes I think it sped by almost too quickly, I hope the next book let's you get to know the supporting cast and setting a bit better, but it was still a really well put together story.

I've been rereading the first few chapters of Imajica for decades now until I feel too overwhelmed by how massive it is and give up again til my next reread attempt.