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@_ashleylh 17 минут бұрын
There is a 50ish yeah old female point of view in "Day of Fallen Night" by Samantha Shannon!
@manzanogianni4935 42 минут бұрын
Malazan … DO IT … DO IT!!!!!!! 🤓 I am about to start on the final installment, The Crippled God. Two years in the making.🎉
@smeastwest Сағат бұрын
I agree about the lack of a positive male lead. So I'm writing one! The second book in a trilogy, I have a wonderful man as a main character; sweet, hard-working, good husband, excellent father. And as for a story that is futuristic but not dystopian--my mother is writing one! It also has a to-die-for romance between actual adults. It's so great to know that other people are jonesing for the same kind of stories that we want.
@Chance.Dillon Сағат бұрын
Yaaaa I’ve paid attention to your Malazan journey and I’m happy you seem open to it still. Our brains have a tendency to want to connect point A to a potential point B, and it’s probably so hard for someone as well read as you to flip that off in a world like Malazan. I guess I was at an advantage having not been too experienced a reader getting into it, I just let myself watch what the characters were doing and letting my brain absorb it, which means I did a lot of drooling 😂 If you do pick back up deadhouse gates, you might as well start where you left off and just grind through to the end 🤷🏻♂️ maybe that’s terrible advice but if that ending doesn’t hit you, then definitely just let it go. But I also may be a bad person to ask cause I would jam my head into a brick wall if it meant getting more story 😂
@nokeo08 Сағат бұрын
You keep bringing up realism. I don't read fantasy for realism, I read fantasy for fantasy. I want my characters to be interesting, engaging, and rational. I don't need them to be realistic.
@toddblanchard7765 Сағат бұрын
Do yourself a huge favor and read the second Hyperion book. Such a satisfying ending.
@52andtuck 2 сағат бұрын
Was looking forward to ur reviews on a lot of these series hahahah
@marcinsznn 2 сағат бұрын
Pity that you're DNFing the witcher but as a pole I'm proud that it's wdidely known. There's no sense to read that series at a push, especcialy when first book was not so fascinating for you.
@malcolmhays2726 2 сағат бұрын
Malazan Books of the Fallen are worth the journey! I read them all at the beginning of this year and I was not disappointed by a single one. Several of them get very, very INTENSE. I highly recommend reading them all. I also recommend reading the entirety of the Hyperion Cantos. Yes, the first book may be the best, partly because of its framing device, but the rest of the books in the series are very much worth the effort as well. Most of the mystery boxes that are set up in Hyperion are answered satisfactorily as we find out the truth behind the mysteries of the planet Hyperion. Great stuff!
@grahamguy4656 3 сағат бұрын
I loved dark tower so different I still think of it after 15 years of reading
@Henry-jp3mc 3 сағат бұрын
Malazan is a hard pass for me. I have a signed Sunbringer if anyone wants it 😂
@pappywinky4749 3 сағат бұрын
The wandering inn felt intimidating but its surprisingly easy and fast to read. My wife has already read 9 of them in just a couple of months and only reads casually. The world building is very slow, so you dont feel overwhelmed by a ton of descriptions or info dumps. Its a serial so she barely edits, she just writes and give sort of a cursory edit. Apparently the community provides edits. The author has talk about her process a lot, its pretty fascinating.
@Mr.RobotHead 4 сағат бұрын
I'm never going to finish _The Kingkiller Chronicles_ by Rothfuss or _A Song of Ice and Fire_ by Martin. Or maybe I have _already_ finished them 🤔
@boardgamejulia 5 сағат бұрын
Thank you for this! What I really love is that you explain WHY you didn't like some of these. I personally do enjoy swashbuckling humour and so I can now try the ones in that category you didn't like. Loving all your content! Big thanks! PS: I get why you stop it but I have to say it nevertheless: Cradle REALLY does get better at book 3. Every time my husband and I start a re-read we start at book 3! T
@quinnholleman1547 5 сағат бұрын
I know he's one of the internet's favorite fantasy authors right now and I may give him another shot later on, but I've actually given up on The Cosmere (for the time being) not because it's bad or because I didn't find them enjoyable, but because as I've gotten older, the very action/thriller-esque writing and very rigid worldbuilding and magic systems have appealed to me less and less. I'll probably try again at some point (who knows how many books I'll have to read at that point), but for now, it's just not clicking with me.
@Danhibbert73 5 сағат бұрын
Anxiously watched to make sure Memory, Sorrow and Thorn wasn't on the list lol... I have super mixed feelings about continuing Hyperion as well..
@ExpatRiot79 5 сағат бұрын
I don't see why you won't finish reading them. Are you a Booktuber or not? Just grow a set of balls and do it. Jesus, you act like you're being asked to actually do some work for once in your life. P.S. I DNF'd this video at 1min.
@Fianna1775 5 сағат бұрын
It’s funny, Witcher is my absolute favorite fantasy series and larger fantasy world. However, i completely understand why others would find it less appealing. It can be really bloody weird. But please don’t become a fan of the Netflix show. Please, for my sake?
@King-rl3nk 6 сағат бұрын
Nah you are correct. It is dying and any who say otherwise is lying to themselves
@yura_riabov 6 сағат бұрын
I read the last wish and put off witcher for a while, but then i returned to it in 2020 during lockdown and absolutely loved the other books
@thekindmystic 6 сағат бұрын
Pick up Malazan again
@focusrelax8838 6 сағат бұрын
11:50 how can it be to slow when you read Robin Hobb? 😅
@focusrelax8838 6 сағат бұрын
11:18 you right, I heard the same. 1st book is great ‘, second is weak but 3rd and 4th have satisfying ending to it all.
@alimansoor5580 6 сағат бұрын
Stormlight Archive is also a kind of progression fantasy, right?
@Chris-tt7mt 6 сағат бұрын
Definitely agree with you on Malazan.. it is super confusing for me as well.. I stopped halfway through Deadhouse Gates
@vienna3098 6 сағат бұрын
I wasn’t 100% keen on the priory of the orange tree, but decided to read A day of fallen night. I found the beginning very entertaining but after a while it became a real chore to read. I found the plot to be very similar to Priory. The character development was better, granted, but I only gave it 3 stars. Sounds harsh but the only thing good about the book(in my opinion) is it’s cover
@therevanchist1123 6 сағат бұрын
Season of Storms is the best book in the Witcher Series, Sword of Destiny and The Last Wish are just short story collections that add context before the actual series starts with Blood of Elves. I’d at least read through the short stories and give the first novel (Blood of Elves) a chance before DNFing the series. 🙏
@billedupspleen 7 сағат бұрын
I'm on book 10 of Malazan. I started out loving books 2-6. Some of the best books I've read. But then it's slogs supremely from book 7 on. I don't think it's the life-changing series everyone makes it out to be.
@eazymethod01 Сағат бұрын
It’s all over the place and I don’t think he even does a good job nailing his ‘compassion’ theme as a whole. His argument seems to be the alternative is terrible, but that’s not really good enough to justify ten books that are each the length of the LOTR trilogy. Nihilistic sort of argument towards compassion that is centered on “just because” isn’t that good.
@eazymethod01 Сағат бұрын
I would have preferred the story was centered on the fall of the empire going on from book 2, but then it totally goes in this other wild direction instead.
@focusrelax8838 7 сағат бұрын
1:25 3:rd book is much better than 2d one!
@lissavanhouten6628 7 сағат бұрын
Dreams: Nightmare in Piers Anthony's Xanth series, Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, dream sequences in The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. Orcs, Goblins, Trolls: several books in Xanth series, Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike (great satire of capitalism), The Goblin Emperor by Sarah Monette. Criminals: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, of course. Eldritch Creatures: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (fantastic). Short Stories: maybe go with novellas to cover this category, like The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Also, I, Robot by Isaac Asimov (each story is interrelated in some way to Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics). Bards: Mercedes Lackey books, A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross. Reference Materials: Lord of the Rings, which includes maps, songs and appendixes (history, creatures and races, languages, lore).
@Scaion 7 сағат бұрын
I want to finish Malazan. But I gave up on Stormlight Archive, and, probably, I’m not going back to the Wheel of Time, either.
@andybarker8787 7 сағат бұрын
I had the exact same experience with children of ruin.
@alusarmiento 8 сағат бұрын
I'm with you on The Rage of Dragons... I have the second book, but I don't know if I want to continue that story. Are you thinking of reading the Parable of the Talents by Octavia E Butler?
@libraryofaviking 7 сағат бұрын
It is on my tbr so as it stands - yes!
@annmoore321 8 сағат бұрын
See now, my tastes are opposite of yours when it comes to humorous fantasy. So I have adored almost everything I have read by Sir Terry Prachett… and yes, I despise Joe Abercrombie’s works. I don’t like his characters, his plots, or his humor. It just isn’t funny to me, and hits in all the wrong ways. (And before anyone comes after me, I read four of his books. I think it’s fair to form an opinion after reading that many.) In any case, it’s interesting to see how tastes can diverge. I’m so glad that there is so much variety out there so everyone can enjoy things they love.
@sofadhana1289 8 сағат бұрын
I agree with The Witcher books. Really bad prose.
@ACollinsLV 8 сағат бұрын
I totally understand why Malazan can deter some people. I'm currently reading Reaper's Gale but it took me 7 years and countless attempts to get through GotM for the same reasons that you cite. It was so worth it to push through that initial uptake period because, even though I'm not yet finished, it is my favorite series of all time. So very worth the effort!
@spookyfirst9514 8 сағат бұрын
This list is fascinating. Most of the series you love I've never heard of. More books to explore! (Though I can say Terry Pratchett's Discworld has gotten me through some seriously dark times. And I did get through two of the Children of Time books, I couldn't connect to the third.) On the Hyperion series: It's worth reading all the way to the end. Quite mind bending. Grimdark is the only mention I just can't get into. It's too depressing.
@user-bo5ig7vh4k 8 сағат бұрын
I have an idea for a video make a video about the top ten most Anticipated upcoming fantasy book sequels which you are most excited or everyone is so hyped about it like Stormlight archive book 5 please reply your thoughts I request you please reply ❤
@TheVioletWolf 9 сағат бұрын
Aaggyhh, my friend gave me all his Steven Erikson books and he couldnt put them down, couldnt stop talking about the story, and it's the series i finally plan to read next!
@jenniferlummis8196 9 сағат бұрын
As soon as I read Cradle book 3, I thought, "This should be 1 book in 3 parts." So if you like action/adventure/found family, try book 3. Also, I thought City of Brass was rather meh, but book 2 was a glowing 5 stars, and the ending was perfect. (And I didn't like the romance in book 1 either).
@ashleyholbird4287 9 сағат бұрын
Im going to be giving up red rising after book 3. I hate the writing style so much. Which really sucks because the plot is so good but just...no.
@user-qs8bf2lz6u 9 сағат бұрын
I was exactly like you with Malazan - Gardens of the Moon was difficult, I read half of Deadhouse Gates and started it over, I wanted to stick with it because its fans love it - and the end of Deadhouse Gates blew me away, it was incredible. Also had trouble with Memories of Ice, started it over, and again it was great. My advice is, keep trying! Three books in this has easily become my favorite fantasy series. It helped me to study names, races, etc. at the front and back of the books, and to read summaries online when I really didn't understand something.
@moyhdehehe9493 4 сағат бұрын
thats also the hard part, why should you try again and again to enjoy such a series when there is a dozen other unique ones you could get into. the whole stick or re read malazan thing is exactly what creates its difficult rep and drives folks away
@captainnolan5062 9 сағат бұрын
I am with you on the Terry Pratchett, Murder Bots and Kings of the Wyld books.
@lionheart3290 9 сағат бұрын
God killer is that trilogy
@crystallambkin2483 9 сағат бұрын
You read Soul Fraud a few years back, any plans to continue? Hope you have a good day.
@stephennootens916 9 сағат бұрын
I quit Lord of The Ring after the first book, it was so boring so was The Wheel of Time which I dumped before I got to the fifty page more. The Blade Itself I DNF after two or three chapters, there is another series from the same author I dumped too after only a couple of chapters. It is about this time that I am coming to realize your average fantasy book is slow and boring which is a a shame since they sound interesting.
@leonthesickone1873 4 сағат бұрын
What popular series do you like? Disliking these books is crazy xD
@stephennootens916 39 минут бұрын
@@leonthesickone1873 I liked Harry Potter and His Dark Material. And while I did not read the last two books yet I loved The Dark Tower. Other than that I have enjoyed a fe Conan stories including the novel S M Striling published a couple of years ago and I am reading Sawn Song by Robert R McCammon and loving it. Of course I read The Stand as a teenager and that was one of those life changing books. I am at the moment trying Brandon Sanderson"s The Way of Kings ans am thinking about trying Game of Thrones since I have the first and second book on my shelf for some reason.
@Elijah_Gillard 9 сағат бұрын
I'm currently listening to the murderbot audiobooks, and I don't find them funny, but I really like the story and characters. But if it's not for you then that's ok
@nicholasczech6973 9 сағат бұрын
Malazan is exquisite, though you have to work upon reading it. Well worth it, maybe try audiobooks at 1.5x speed. Once you gather Steven Erikson’s complex writing style. You will learn to appreciate and love his storytelling. I would suggest other greats such as Philip C. Quaintrell, Michael J. Sullivan and Anthony Ryan. Though as a writer myself, hoping to be publish one day. Learn from the Greatest and form your own style. From George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien to Frank Herbert and Michael Crichton. Perhaps even give criminally underrated authors as Lloyd Alexander, Rick Riordan and Brian Jacques a go. Remember, For RedWall!
@Faemoonkin 9 сағат бұрын
The Witcher books are great, some amazing characters and ambience however the plot in its totality can be a bit loose, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
@Fianna1775 5 сағат бұрын
A fellow fan👍🏻 It seems like most of the people I listen to on book tube aren’t too hot on them, except for Allen Walker (who I then found out chose the Triss romantic option in the games. Devastating). Cheers
@gigglingchicken8444 5 сағат бұрын
Have you played the video games? That is how I fell in love with the witcher. Romance is one of my least favorite aspects of a story but for some reason I am quite enamored with Yen and Geralt. I still need to read the series though so that may change but I think CD project Red did a good job imo displaying how well they work as a couple especially after the whole gin thing is settled. After I finish the WoT I will finally pick up the witcher series. I am going to buddy read it with my mom as she is fluent in polish and we are going to discuss any discrepancies between the original and the English translation.
@Fianna1775 4 сағат бұрын
Witcher 3 is a masterpiece. I play it with my friend quite a bit (which really involves me sitting in a comfy chair with snacks, bellowing instructions while he does the actual work). Yen and Geralt are pretty damn hilarious. The ending you can get in Blood and Wine with the two of them was beautifully done. My only nit pick with the game is that they undermined Ciri and Yen’s relationship a bit probably because of the love triangle element. Ah well. Still prettty much perfect. I’m audio booking my way through Wheel of time now. Wish me luck. Happy Reading!
@gigglingchicken8444 4 сағат бұрын
@Fianna1775 true. I get why the love triangle is there to give the player a choice but I do think it messes with the overall story of the game and Ciri. I played witcher 1 and 2 as well and I found Triss to be overbearing and creepy as she tries really hard to tell Geralt who has amnesia that Yen wasn't good for him and she and him always had a connection. She gave off stalker vibes so I didn't even consider her. Lol and you are right the end of Blood and Wine with Yen is chefs kiss. I hope you enjoy WoT I have been liking it quite a bit for the overall plot, some side plots, the politics, and the world building. I like the characters enough and I am rooting for them but really haven't connected to any of them at this point. The romances I have found to be annoying. I am just over halfway of book 7 currently. Happy reading to you as well!
@ShadowBranOffical 9 сағат бұрын
Have you read the Locked Tomb series?