1. Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Mists of Avalon book/series.
- One of the most amazing novels I have read, period! As far as I understand this is 3 books within a book, so the individual novels of this series may also be listed on their own. One of my family members lent me this book, and I became so centered on it that I only took a few days to read the book. It is an enormous book (if it is the 3-in-1), so I was amazed at how little sleep I had those few days. The characters are so complex and emotionally charged, and the plot so thick and twisted that you get lost within the pages. You never know if you will love or hate each character until the very end, as the characters change with time, just as people do. This is a book/series that you cannot miss, even if you don't particularly like "King Arthur" novels.
2. Guy Gavriel Kay's The Fionavar Tapestry series.
- This author has a very unique way of writing, and takes a little getting used to. One of the things I like most about the author is he leaves most of the details of the characters' themselves out and describes the people and places with more detail, leaving you to make your own decisions about the characters, good or bad, shallow or complex, etc. It feels as if the author wants you to come to your own conclusions of the characters' personality, flaws, and strengths based on their actions and their outlook on situations without delving into a character's emotions unless it is to see a character's point of view or a different outlook on a situation. There are many "main" characters, and the author does a great job of portraying each one and their place in the story. The "King Arthur" reference in this series is not a profound one, and doesn't play a large part in the story. Sorry, giving away any more than that about Arthur is a spoiler. Definitely a must read!
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