Looking to Break the loop of LIT RPGs

Gday all, looking for some community help.  Due to work ive fallen heavily into Audio books, as a dyslexic fanstay lover this isnt a problem, the problem lies in that ive found myself in an endless loop of LIT RPGs that i cant seem to break out of and at this point im sick off. I want to get back into a series that makes me late for work and infects my dreams. Its hard to make time for reading when theres nothing exciting to draw you in.  Looking for Author, series or one off recommadtions, written or audio book.  some of my past loves  Anthony Ryan - im yet to find a word in his books i have loved.  John Gwynne - Another that i havnt seen anything i didnt love  Brandon Sanderson - all of mistborn and the most of novelas, first 2 books of storm light  Peter V Brett - The Painted man i must of reread 3-4 times  Mark Lawrence needs an honourable mention as dones Mitchall Hogan.  and to show my deadication to series ive read the whole of the Horus Heresay    Ive got afew reviews on my profile but intend to expand and catch up    Thank you in advance for advice or directions offered  

[color=#000000]You are definitely not alone, LitRPG burnout is very real, especially on audio where it is easy to fall into comfort loops.[/color]   [color=#000000]Based on the authors you listed, it sounds like what really grabs you is weighty epic fantasy with strong characters, moral tension, and a sense that the world keeps moving even when the book ends. Stuff that lingers in your head.[/color] [color=#000000]A few recommendations that might help break the loop.[/color]   [color=#000000]If you have not tried [b]Robin Hobb[/b], start with [i]The Farseer Trilogy[/i]. It is slower than Sanderson or Gwynne, but the character work is on another level. Fitz is the kind of protagonist that sneaks into your thoughts during the day, and the audiobooks are excellent.[/color]   [color=#000000][b]R Scott Bakker, The Prince of Nothing[/b] series could work if you liked the darker edges of Anthony Ryan and Mark Lawrence. It is dense, philosophical, brutal, and absolutely not comfort fantasy. Very much a sink your teeth in kind of series.[/color]   [color=#000000]Since you survived the entire Horus Heresy, [b]Steven Erikson, Malazan Book of the Fallen[/b] feels like an obvious next step if you have not already tried it. Massive scope, zero hand holding, and incredibly rewarding if you stick with it. The audiobooks take a bit to click but once they do, they really grab you.[/color]   [color=#000000]For something slightly different but still epic, [b]Joe Abercrombie, First Law[/b] and its follow up trilogies are fantastic on audio. Incredible narration, morally grey characters, and very addictive once it gets rolling.[/color]   [color=#000000]If you want a single book that might reignite that excitement without committing to a huge series straight away, [b]Christopher Buehlman, The Blacktongue Thief[/b] is excellent, especially on audio. Sharp writing, dark humour, and a strong narrative voice.[/color]   [color=#000000]One final suggestion, since audio is your main format, sometimes switching narrators rather than subgenres helps more than expected. A great narrator can pull you out of a rut just as much as a new world.[/color]   [color=#000000]Hope something here helps you find that “late for work” feeling again, and keen to hear what you land on next.[/color]