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Hey, /lit/, I just finished Neverwhere and I'd like to know if there's nay good urban/modern fantasy novels you'd recommend. Doesn't have to be deep, just decently written and an entertaining read.
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>> No.1612002

is urban fantasy just fantasy occurring in the city? if so I recommend Perdido Street Station.

>> No.1612012

>>1612002
Yeah, fantasy set in a more modern environment, or at least something different than pastoral kingdoms in some pseudo-medieval world.

>> No.1612017

There's this series called Harry Potter it's about a boy who has to live with his aunt and uncle after his parents die under mysterious circumstances until it is revealed that he's a wizard[/i] they are good books and I think you would like them.

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>>1612012

>> No.1612024

>>1612017
>>1612018
I fucking hate you guys.
I meant more stuff like Lukyanenko's Night Watch books.

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>> No.1612046

>>1612002
great minds think alike I see

>> No.1612047

>>1612012

Yeah, Perdido Street Station would probably fit the bill then. It's sort of a blend of urban fantasy, steampunk, and horror. Another book by China Mieville that I highly recommend is The City & The City, which strictly speaking isn't quite fantasy but has a definite urban fantasy feel to it.

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a personal favorite

>> No.1612050

>>1612043
>>1612002
>>1612046
Well, this seems to be a fairly popular choice, so I guess I have my next read.
Thanks.

>> No.1612056

City of glass is a good series...along with hush, hush and the chosenseries. idk if this is what your lookin for but thought i'd leave some suggestions =)