Surtac wrote:

Kokipy wrote:

I just saw there is a new China Mieville- The Rouse I think it’s called? Sounds good…..

Yes.  I have this one pre-ordered and am very much looking forward to it.
 

I reserved a copy at the library. Hopeful it will be good. The last one, The Book of Elsewhere, wasn't up to his standard IMO. 
 

Roci wrote:

Once I finish the Sun Eater series, I'll be needing something new to focus on. Is his Covenant a good starting point?

Another choice is Mirror of her Dreams & A Man Rides Through duology. It’s my favorite Donaldson. 

I'm a big fan of all the Donaldson 'Land' books. The first trilogy is superficially a traditional fantasy, but the use of Covenant as an un-hero is what makes it different, interesting, and special. While not really part of the grim dark genre, Chronicles certainly expanded the genre beyond Tolkien style euro fantasies.  

Donaldson does like to flex his language muscles. It's sometime a bit much, but is essential to the tone and feel of tthe stories. 

Currently getting started with The Sixth Nik, by Daniel Krauss. I’m liking it, but damn it’s one of the weirdest books I’ve ever read. It’s like Mièville crossed with Iain M Banks, with a dose of Peter Watts.  More later. 

Griffinmoon wrote:

I have found a new series in my library by N K Jemisin, starts with The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms. Looks like she's taking a different character/pov within a particular world. Interesting to date. I think it's a trilogy.

It's a pretty good series, a bit YA but well worth reading. 

I also really enjoyed the Dreamblood duology -- The Killing Moon and The Shadowed Sun.