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I did a TTT similar to this many moons ago so I need to apologize to the handful of you who have been following me since then. I normally don’t repeat topics, but I strongly feel that these authors deserve just as much of a spotlight as the well-known mainstream authors (if not more). Talking about brilliant authors most people haven’t discovered yet is why I love being a bookseller and a book blogger. It’s impossible to read all the books, so you might as well read the best. I should point out that these authors may not be technically “underrated” but they are certainly deserving of more recognition!
Top Ten Underrated Fantasy Authors!
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- Heart of Myrial by Maggie Furey
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- Medalon by Jennifer Fallon
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- The Last Dragonlord by JoAnne Bertin
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- The Lascar’s Dagger by Glenda Larke
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- Thief’s Gamble by Juliet E. McKenna
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- A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham
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- Dragon Weather by Lawrence Watt-Evans
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- Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey
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- The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass
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- The Legend of Eli Monpress by Rachel Aaron
Not only are these epic, well-rounded fantasies, but also happened to be among my all-time favorites. Their writing, plots, characters, and world-building are phenomenal and on par with (and in some cases better than) any other fantasies on the market. These authors deserve kudos for their amazing story-telling, and I plan to continue championing them for as long as I can. If you love fantasy and need some good reading, this is a great place to start!
The Obsessive Bookseller 