On a related note, I can't abide fantasy novels that are obsessed with worldbuilding at the expense…

I remember opening a book that began with a “strong female character” (in this case, a naked badass warrior princess) beating ten bells out of a squad of assassins. I didn’t care, of course, because I hadn’t connected with anyone. It was all so shallow and meaningless, and I stopped reading.
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On a related note, I can't abide fantasy novels that are obsessed with worldbuilding at the expense of relatable characters and themes. I wrote about this a bit here, if you're interested.
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