(This was originally posted to Reddit's r/fantasy on June 24th. It's been a while but I figure I should put this up here, too. There are some minor revisions here and there, and arguably some small spoilers.)
A few weeks ago somebody complained about the deluge of posts about things being overrated and asked, why are there not more posts about things being underrated? I am pleased therefore pleased to present my attempt to fulfill that request.
Jo Walton is one of my favorite writers working today. She writes science fiction and fantasy in a distinctly literary, distinctly low-key style. She writes novels, short fiction, and poems, and has been doing so since the turn of the millennium. She also writes short essays/reviews for Tor, which have been compiled into two books.
I would like to make the case for you that she is one of the finest writers of genre fiction writing today.
