Robin Hobb and similar

[Skinheadmermaid]

I recently picked up the first book in the farseer trilogy and rather enjoyed it.
I've ordered the next two books in the series.
Can anyone recommend similar fantasy/sci fi writers that are easy to read?

I was turned off 'true' fantasy years ago after reading sone truly dire cliched magic/elf shit.
But after reading the GoT series i am open to trying it again!
I like neil gaiman but can't get into china meiville for some reason.

[Skinheadmermaid]

*some not sone.

[TodaysAGoodDay]

Have you tried Raymond E Fiest or Tad Williams? Also try the Terry Goodkind 'Sword of Truth' series maybe.

[NotYoMomma]

only read the first two sword of truth books if you are going to read those. they get dire after that!

[GrouchingTiggerHiddenSomething]

I love Robin Hobb - here are some random suggestions.
Garth Nix Sabriel trilogy
Patrick Rothfuss - The Name of the Wind is the first one (third book not out yet)
Guy Gavriel Kay - I always recommend him every chance I get :)
Terry Pratchett if you like funny? You could start with "Guards Guards" maybe.
I second the Tad Williams suggestion.
I assume you've read the hunger games trilogy?
On a more sci-fi note, Douglass Adams is funny and easy to read :)
HTH, Enjoy!

[Fairylea]

Brandon sanderson mistborn trilogy. Dh is an avid fantasy reader and he reckons these are amazing. Won't bloody shut up about them.

[PinkFairyArmadillo]

I love Robin Hobb, the Liveship Trilogy is absolutely superb.

Trudi Canvan is good, the Black Magician Trilogy especially.

I quite like Jude Fisher's Fool's Gold trilogy, it's a bit lighter than my previous suggestions but still an entertaining read.

James Clemens Banned and Banished series is a bit on the cheesier end of the spectrum but I still find it quite entertaining. I also like the Godslayer books for an easy fantasy read but he's never finished the series

Sci-fi wise, the Neanderthal Parallax by Robert J. Sawyer is quite good.