Recommendations and Must Reads

#1
Okay, I'm putting a list of some of my favorite Royal Road Legends reads here, because there are so many stories here that are so underrated, it's insane, and so many of us can learn from all of these lesser-known fictions.  

Wings of Sorrow:  https://royalroadl.com/fiction/15059/wings-of-sorrow  This novel is pretty much my favorite novel on Royal Road, because it has such a vivid setting and such well rounded and realistic characters.  The author has set up a really colorful world and a really, really strong stylistic voice.  It's a more gritty style, with lots of humor, and a masterful mix of both light and dark elements.  

Lucy Wickshire:  https://royalroadl.com/fiction/11638/lucy-wickshire  An extremely strong voice and unusual style pulls you in instantly, with facinating characters and plot twists around every corner.  This book really made me hunger for more, and really captivating me with a really unique approach to story telling. 

Sacrifice:  https://royalroadl.com/fiction/15234/sacrifice   Although the story is just beginning, already the emotion and the characters has grabbed me.  There's so much sorrow and bitterness here waiting to be explored, and the tension and drama the author creates between the characters is incredible.  This story really affected me, and if you give it a chance, I think it will affect you too.

Sylph Resurgence:  https://royalroadl.com/fiction/8299/sylph-resurgence   A really refreshing voice and extraordinary characters, this book is made up of three parts each of which really flow smoothly and grab your attention.  Despite a seemingly cliche plot, the book has a fresh originality to it that every one of us needs in our lives.

The Rider with the Golden Torc:  https://royalroadl.com/fiction/14970/the-rider-with-the-golden-torc   A really rich voice and unusual peek into history make this novel different from the rest.  With strong yet flawed characters, this novel really sets the bar for what all of us authors should strive to be.  

Sins of the Father:  https://royalroadl.com/fiction/15770/sins-of-the-father   A relatively new fiction written by a friend of mine, this story was extraordinary.  With a lot of strong emotion, well developed characters, and a plot that made me cry multiple times, this story is just too good to be ignored.

Forest Born: https://royalroadl.com/fiction/14859/forest-born A really facinating and great quality story about a boy who wanders out into the woods, and what he finds there. Amazing, amazing dialogue, really unique story. Definitely a must-read.

The Greensdale Project: https://royalroadl.com/fiction/15705/the...le-project A fast-paced plot and wonderfully well thought out character capture your attention from the moment you start reading. The author is clearly a master, who pulled at my emotions many times and gave me relationships and a story that I will root for until the end of time.

To this Kingdom Come: https://royalroadl.com/fiction/15096/to-...ngdom-come A really amazing adventure story with great characters, a fun plot, and just an overall captivating read. It's the kind of book that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let you go, each twist and turn investing you more and more in an amazing story.

Dark Rain: http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/14839/...erium-saga A really unique voice and really good quality plot, the novel is dark and suspenseful, full of depth and emotion and really well-crafted characters.

Point of View: http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/14035/point-of-view This is a heartwrenching story, one of my favorites that I've seen on this website, to be honest. It's a story that had me crying at multiple times, a rollar coaster of emotion and suspense. A must-read.

Avatar: The Wild Lands: http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/14334/...r-the-last This is an incredible, incredibly well written novel. The setting is so vivid and well crafted, and the characters are so raw- so real that when I read, I was completely immersed. The author writes with passion, and I really admire that. I'm not finished with this one yet, but I'm going to write a review once I'm done.

The Vorrigstadt Saga: http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/7069/t...-of-alsira With an extraordinary well crafted setting, and really deep characters each with their own ideals and conflicting values, this story is a must-read for anyone. The story is a darker fantasy story, with a touch of horror elements. There's a lot of suspense and mystery, and it's relatively fast paced.

Glitch: https://royalroadl.com/fiction/16304/glitch The story is fast paced and adventurous, deep with meaning and dark power. The idea is incredibly well thought out with a truly well developed setting and careful planning.

A Slave's Voice: http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/16092/a-slaves-voice This book is dark, it will break your heart into pieces, and leave you dreaming, fighting that the author will bring them back together again. It's heavy, it's tragic, and I think that if only people were willing, this book could change lives.

Mourning Glory: http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/14961/mourning-glory This is the story of a fight for happiness, a fight to live beyond her depression and find joy beyond belief. It's a touching story, a sad story that made me cry multiple times, but it really did touch me in a way that I never could have expected. I found myself taken on a journey of friendship and love, a story brimming with emotion and meaning. I think that all of us can learn from this story, and all of us can be touched by it.

Handyman: (http://www.royalroadl.com/fiction/7895/handyman)  This story opens up our eyes to a fresh new way of life and a really original, creative plot. The author shows a brilliant knowledge of science and the world that he has created, spinning up a fantastic tale that really caught my attention.

Please do keep on commenting and recommending more!
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RE: Recommendations and Must Reads

#4
Some good first picks you've got here. I've taken a look through some of these already and will see about reading the rest when I can.

I'm glad you recommended To this Kingdom Come, it's been a favorite of mine too.
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RE: Recommendations and Must Reads

#7
Hey God_is_Good, I love the fact that you created this thread and will be checking ALL of these out...in the near future haha

...especially since your selection is very diverse and not 80 LitRPG, Reincarnation, Summoned Hero stories. Not that there's anything wrong with those.
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