Sun Sword Series by Michelle West.
True epic fantasy, excellent characterization. Decent plotting (tho some find it slow) best demons I've ever read. Starts with "The Broken Crown". Don't let the covers put you off. I basically feel the same way you do about WoT and this is easily my second most favorite epic fantasy series of all time. (And I've read a bunch of them)
by the same author
House Wars,/u>, new series, same universe and some of the same characters. "The Hidden City" is the first book
Chronicles of Elantra Same author but goes by her maiden name of Michelle Sagara. Not really epic fantasy, more a collection of stand alone novels with the same characters, along the same lines as a mystery series. Faster paced than the two above, but still good characterization and lots of cool alien races. "Cast in Shadow" is the first book.
E.E. Knight
Vampire Earth series Aliens invade earth in the near future. No real vampires, tho there are 'enforcer' type aliens that do drain your blood after killing you. Good characterization and fast paced plotting in the earlier books, has slowed down somewhat lately. I think it's up to 7 volumes.
"Way of the Wolf" is the first book
Eric Flint
Ring of Fire series Alternative history series, West Virginia coal mining town gets transplanted back to Germany during the 30 years war (1630-1660) It is particularly interesting as Flint has opened up his universe to any and all who want to contribute, but you gotta follow his rules. Much online material, and a handful + of novels, most are collaborations. So work really well, some not so much but the whole series is pretty interesting, especially if you like 17th century Europe. edit: "1632" is the first book
NaCl(those three will keep you reading for a while)H2O
True epic fantasy, excellent characterization. Decent plotting (tho some find it slow) best demons I've ever read. Starts with "The Broken Crown". Don't let the covers put you off. I basically feel the same way you do about WoT and this is easily my second most favorite epic fantasy series of all time. (And I've read a bunch of them)
by the same author
House Wars,/u>, new series, same universe and some of the same characters. "The Hidden City" is the first book
Chronicles of Elantra Same author but goes by her maiden name of Michelle Sagara. Not really epic fantasy, more a collection of stand alone novels with the same characters, along the same lines as a mystery series. Faster paced than the two above, but still good characterization and lots of cool alien races. "Cast in Shadow" is the first book.
E.E. Knight
Vampire Earth series Aliens invade earth in the near future. No real vampires, tho there are 'enforcer' type aliens that do drain your blood after killing you. Good characterization and fast paced plotting in the earlier books, has slowed down somewhat lately. I think it's up to 7 volumes.
"Way of the Wolf" is the first book
Eric Flint
Ring of Fire series Alternative history series, West Virginia coal mining town gets transplanted back to Germany during the 30 years war (1630-1660) It is particularly interesting as Flint has opened up his universe to any and all who want to contribute, but you gotta follow his rules. Much online material, and a handful + of novels, most are collaborations. So work really well, some not so much but the whole series is pretty interesting, especially if you like 17th century Europe. edit: "1632" is the first book
NaCl(those three will keep you reading for a while)H2O
This message last edited by NaClH2O on 31/03/2011 at 04:33:49 PM
Wheel of Time Hangover
- 24/03/2011 03:40:11 PM
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Erikson's books are fantastic, but the characterization could not be more different than WoT's.
- 24/03/2011 03:54:11 PM
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A few suggestions you may like
- 24/03/2011 05:15:56 PM
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I am about halfway through The Game of Thrones right now
- 24/03/2011 06:08:39 PM
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+1
- 25/03/2011 07:54:51 PM
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Well there is a reason Jordan chose Sanderson to finish the series for him
- 24/03/2011 06:29:06 PM
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Harriet's last name isn't Jordan so I'm assuming you mean Michael Jordan
- 24/03/2011 09:06:20 PM
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really? I thought he had picked him
- 25/03/2011 07:00:44 PM
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RJ didn't pick anyone. He tried to finish it before he died.
- 25/03/2011 08:21:26 PM
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Re: RJ didn't pick anyone. He tried to finish it before he died.
- 25/03/2011 09:31:53 PM
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robin hobb! her characters are lovely. the stories are great too. 
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- 24/03/2011 07:30:16 PM
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- 24/03/2011 07:30:16 PM
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I third Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb *NM*
- 24/03/2011 09:06:58 PM
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Re: I third Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
- 24/03/2011 10:11:24 PM
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I enjoyed the book but I don't think his prose were as good as Jordan's
- 25/03/2011 07:05:02 PM
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I'm loving the Robin Hobb shout outs! (She's sadly underrepresented here) *NM*
- 25/03/2011 02:57:37 AM
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Name of the Wind, and its recent sequel Wise Man's Fear are really, really good.
- 25/03/2011 04:49:51 PM
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Are the Dresden books really that good?
- 25/03/2011 08:14:37 PM
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Honestly, they kind of remind me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, if Giles was the main character.
- 29/03/2011 06:18:44 PM
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I was really disappointed by WMF, reminded me A LOT of Crossroads of Twilight *NM*
- 06/04/2011 09:30:17 PM
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I feel the same about Wot as you, and Robin Hobb is a great recommendation!
- 26/03/2011 12:22:09 AM
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Re: I feel the same about Wot as you, and Robin Hobb is a great recommendation!
- 28/03/2011 02:26:10 AM
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If you are willing to step out of the fantasy genre, check out David Weber
- 30/03/2011 01:53:19 PM
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- 31/03/2011 04:32:33 PM
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