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Originally Posted by Nyssa
It sounds like you read more urban fantasy (a sub-genre to which I'm relatively new) than traditional fantasy. I would agree that they are two very different genres sharing a very specific theme of the fantastical (make believe) element. I suppose it would be odd to have a talking dragon on a high-rise, but I'm guessing even that could work if done correctly.
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Possibly. But I don't really consider it urban fantasy. No high-rises for sure.
The last one I read took place in a city, yes, but not contemporary at all. I've always considered what most people refer to as "urban fantasy" to be mostly contemporary settings with a focus on supernatural elements. That's not really my cup of tea. I assume what you're referring to as "traditional fantasy" is fantasy based primarily on medieval European-ish culture with magic, quests and an orphaned stable/kitchen boy/girl who has special powers/heritage that must be revealed to them by a wise old father/mother figure?
It's all good, if so. I just wore that particular trope out.
I consider that "High" or "Epic" fantasy. I'm more of a "Low" fantasy fan myself. Low on magic and heavy on grit. With an emphasis on stand-alones or very, very short series (2-3 books at most). Most urban and epic fantasy series seem to go on forever.