Wheel Of The Infinite

An original fantasy standalone with a bit of an eastern flavor. It gets much less attention than her “The Death of a Necromancer” but is, in my opinion, every bit as good. If you are looking for fantasy with a bit of a different flavor, you should try reading Martha Wells. Wells is known for her original world-building, strong characters, and sharp plotting. The world created is deep and fascinating, but it’s so subtly built up that you don’t get hit over the head with massive chunks of exposition as some authors are wont to do. There are distinct cultures present in the book rather than re-written proto-typical medieval ones that seem to be the base template for 99 percent of the fantasy outside there. The magic system is pretty unique as well. This is superior sword and sorcery – a big cut above most of the genre. With keen writing, strong plotting and characters and a fascinating, highly original setting, Wheel of the Infinite is one book you should read.