A Brief Guide to the Sun Eater Series | Spoiler-Free

[@hillsha40]

Hey Tori, because of you I bought the 1st 3 books awhile back. I am ready to start my Suneater journey now. Can't wait to be able to chat with you about it.

[@katieamarsh]

Wheel of Time has held the number #1 favorite series since 1998, but Sun Eater now holds that spot. These books are mind-boggling good. Make sure to read Dregs of Empire before Disquiet Gods. I can’t wait to see you continue with the series! There’s something writing itself is beautiful. I love that the author pays homage to so many of his literary inspirations, it made me so happy as a fellow reader. The world feels so vast and so real. I feel like the scope and politics make it feel like epic sci-fantasy, in the best possible way. There are also elements of horror and I found that really cool. This series is incredibly special.

[@ToriMorrow]

Aw I love hearing about how much you love this series! 🥹 It’s truly been something special, and I can’t wait to continue. Thanks for the heads up about Dregs!

[@rymong]

Thanks for the intro to the different entities in the books! It can be a challenge to keep them all straight and there aren’t too many resources online.

[@ToriMorrow]

Sure thing! And I thanks for watching! It was fun to put everything together ☺️

[@Chance.Dillon]

Hey Tori! Love that you’re loving a sun eater so far. Was able to meet Christopher in person at marscon this weekend and he is such an awesome person. If you happen to finish disquiet gods by mid March time, myself and my buddy Jake from his channel NerdLevelRising are going to be doing a spoiler discussion with Christopher and I’d love to invite you along!

[@katbana2720]

i love how in sun eater with each book the worlds is getting bigger and richer, full of life. this is something that really bothered me in dune how the world in dune feels uninhabited which cheapened for me Paul's rumination on what he brought into being.

[@katieamarsh]

The universe feels so vast and the way time passes in the books adds to that feel.

[@ToriMorrow]

I love this about sun eater too! The world building has been phenomenal

[@tysbookcorner]

I’ve had this on my TBR for a while, but you’ve convinced me that I need to pick this up sooner!!

[@ToriMorrow]

Yes!! I hope you love it Ty! Would love to chat w you about it too 🥰

[@FancyTuna77]

Thanks for this video! Always love to hear your input! I'm almost done with Empire of Silence and struggled getting into the narrative in the first half of the book but got very interested once I got the hang of it and got used to Hadrian's pov. So this video helped me get a better idea on the build-up that I missed. And it definitely makes me more excited for how much more expansive the story will become!

[@jasperkennethacasio1783]

Good thing this is very different from Red Rising, hate Red Rising and DNFd Will of the Many because of how similar they are. Excited to continue book 2 of Sun Eater. ❤

[@katieamarsh]

I don’t think it’s anything like Red Rising. I wasn’t a fan of the first Red Rising book, but I was pushed to keep going and the series definitely got good. There’s something so special about Sun Eater.

[@trentonperry4451]

I’m currently reading disquiet gods and it’s literally my new favorite in the series, can’t wait for the last book

[@ToriMorrow]

I can’t wait until I get to DG! Glad to hear you also love this series 🥰

[@katieamarsh]

I feel like I saw that book on an imax screen in my brain!!

[@trentonperry4451]

@@katieamarsh literally, this is soooo cinematic like im imagining this book being an epic tv series on hbo max or something

[@michaelaporee260]

Welp..this is the push/vid i needed. Going in after i finish Justice if kings!

[@ToriMorrow]

Yay I can't wait for you to experience sun eater! And I hope you're enjoying justice 🤗

[@ShannonStamps212]

This is perfect timing because I am just starting on the Sun Eater series and about 100 pages into the first book. Your precious videos on this series is what got me interested in it. Currently reading it as an ebook but I am so tempted to just buy physical copies because I am really enjoying it so far, even though I have a very long way to go

[@katieamarsh]

I enjoyed the first book but it’s crazy how much better the rest of the books are.

[@seanforum]

I recently finished the first book. Can't wait to read the second.

[@ToriMorrow]

Aw I’m happy to hear that! Enjoy your sun eater journey, it just going to keep getting better! ❤️

[@ladybugkiller123]

you are the reason why i started this book and i was going to comment this on another video just to see you made a history!!!! I love it so far, I'm starting the second book soon

[@katieamarsh]

In Tori we trust, she never steers us wrong!

[@ToriMorrow]

Aw I’m glad you started the series 🥹 And HD is just incredible. I hope you also love it!

[@ToriMorrow]

@@katieamarsh🥹❤️

[@nflower33]

I loved The Empire of Silence and have read the whole series so far. It’s so good.

[@ToriMorrow]

Love to hear you’re enjoying the series! I can’t wait to catch up and read Disquiet Gods soon 🙌🏽

[@mbranche4234]

Not me stopping everything to view Tori's video. Currently reading Howling Dark (page 176). Love your reviews! ❤️

[@ToriMorrow]

Thank you ❤️❤️ and HD is incredible! I wish I could read it again for the first time, enjoy!

[@triing210]

Great video. Regarding Dune comparison, I had the fortune of reading dune for the first time just 4 months before reading empire of silence. Ruocchio is clearly inspired by Dune and loves it, and for the first 1/3 to 1/2 it tracks closely. And then Ruocchip shifts and says "thank you Frank, but here's my story" and from there on it is its own masterpiece, with lovely easter egg homages to his other influences (theres a clear gandalf paraphrase in Demon in White, as just one example). For those who say this is a dune rip-off, it is the same as saying every historical high fantasy is a tolkien rip-off. Yes, there is influence and similarities, but the richness lies in the adaptation and where all these incredible authors bring something new and wonderful to the genres.

[@triing210]

And also, your clear love of this series and my love of it also led me to Amina al Sirafi from one of your other videos, which is my first 5 star read of 2025 so thank you

[@ToriMorrow]

Love your take on the dune comparisons and how richness lies in the adaptation! 💯 And I’m sure there’s more inspo from LOTR I’m not picking up since I haven’t read it yet

[@ToriMorrow]

I’m so happy you picked up Amina and enjoyed it! I can’t wait for the sequel (hopefully) this year

[@agob157]

Was actually just called by my bookshop that Empire of Silence is ready for me to come get- appreciated this vid!! Can’t wait to start

[@ToriMorrow]

Perfect timing! I hope you love EoS 🙌🏽

[@dpier6]

This was so helpful! I’m very interested in diving into this series, but felt intimidated. I also didn’t love Red Rising (only read the first one), so the comparison was off-putting. I feel better about giving Suneater a try after this video. Thanks 😊

[@edwardsjarje]

I added this book series to my TBR because of you. Can’t wait to start reading it.

[@ToriMorrow]

I hope you enjoy it! ❤️

[@ri3sch]

I am more of a fantasy reader, but the sun eater series has been recommended by so many folks that I figured that I give it a try. I don’t want to start it until I finish the two other books (Fury of the Gods and Valor, both by John Gwynne) that are on my shelf since if I do really like sun eater then I would want to continue going through it.

[@esmayrosalyne]

Even though this series has been getting SO much hype from so many people over the past year(s), it's truly your enthusiasm for it that has shot it to the top of my priority list. Thanks for this little guide!! And especially helpful to hear what to expect in comparison to the other series that it so often gets compared to. Can't wait to start my Sun Eater journey soon 🤩🤩

[@ToriMorrow]

Aw I’m so happy to hear that! 🥰 I can’t wait for you to start the series and really hope you enjoy it!

[@beautynscience2010]

Gorgeous bookcases.

[@ToriMorrow]

Thank you!

[@EzzyDT]

Thanks for the video. I have read up to book 4, but from the beginning, I knew I didn't like the series. I haven't fallen in love with any of the characters, but I will continue to read all the books.

[@Donnasbookshed]

I had so much fun with the Empire of The Wolf last year based on your videos, so I will be moving up the Empire of Silence on my tbr.

[@AndrewDMth]

Fantastic breakdown! I just finished book 3 and I can't wait to continue!!

[@afergbird]

Great video and also your bookshelf is so nice. Looks amazing! I have this series on TBR.

[@ToriMorrow]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@Meesh.reads94]

Love love love this series, I need to get back into it soon!

[@Elricsedric]

Empire of silence is arriving tomorrow, I'm really excited been wanting to read this for a while. It sounds like something I'd love hope I do

[@ToriMorrow]

I’m excited for you! Keeping my fingers crossed you love EoS ☺️

[@genevieve-with-grief]

I’ve been toying with trying this but this is convincing me to dive in ❤

[@rainbowsquee7188]

I'm in the middle of the first book and I love it. I like Hadrian. I love the writing. The writing has so much depth. I don't think it is anything like the other series. So many stories have royal houses, etc... ❤❤❤

[@ChaptersWeLove]

I’m loving this series, great video!

[@ToriMorrow]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear you’re also loving sun eater 🥰

[@saxybrit]

Great video, Tori! I have sun eater on my start one day list. Maybe this year. But in the meantime I’m currently reading The Justice of Kings 😁

[@ToriMorrow]

Thank you so much! And I hope you’re enjoying Justice 🙌🏽

[@michaelcollins318]

With an Audible subscription, almost all of this series audiobooks are free.

[@cmeeki4]

It's on my tbr, but the page length has me hesitate to read it.

[@utaheaton]

I totally enjoyed Red rising but Sun Eater love ❤️ 🎉

[@ToriMorrow]

Love hearing that! They’re both amazing 🙌🏽

[@moustik31]

D*mn those sand and blue Dune covers are STUNNING! 🤩

[@ToriMorrow]

Right!? I love that edition 😍

[@dijorntrineamoss8492]

Just downloaded the first book. I’m already engrossed.

[@ghoulking1435]

Love to see a black woman a fan of sun eater ❤

[@ToriMorrow]

🥹❤️❤️

[@FabricFather]

My other comment is gone I think but thanks for the video! Ended up picking it up and am loving it so far 😊

[@nataliemoreno9561]

I picked up the first book off your recommendation of it ages ago but I found the first book to be almost exactly like Dune. Does the series get its own voice at some point or is it just a difference version of Dune all the way through?

[@rachelny5209]

Good timing. I have some family friends that are Dune die hards. I'd been wondering if they'd like Empire of Silence. I haven't read it yet but I plan to (currently reading Justice of Kings).

[@Isaiah_McIntosh]

Its not so straightforward of an answer to give. In terms of aesthetic there are strong similarities especially in empire of silence. Philosophically, suneater is meant to be in a lot of ways a thematic response to Herbert's thesis in Dune and Dune Messiah. For a personal anecdote Dune and Dune Messiah are my top 2 sci-fi books while Ruocchio might atp be my favourite author even above greats like wolfe atp (if you see this christopher I don't care about your opinion on that ranking).

[@ToriMorrow]

I think if they love Dune there’s a high chance they’d enjoy sun eater! They’re so different by I think the scope of world, politics, and detailed history could work for any dune fan ❤️

[@Yarnchickenfibers_]

Should I go for audio or e-book?

[@ToriMorrow]

My preference is always going to be ebook/physical! I can keep track of the story, characters, and places much better when I’m physically reading

[@brockmutchelknaus7896]

I agree with Tori. Also, a huge perk with this series is the glossary in the physical/ebook. There are a number of terms that are made up for this series. I caught myself flipping to that multiple times early on in the series when I was confused.

[@nflower33]

The audio books are very good and I would definitely recommend them.

[@tgibridays]

The audiobooks with Samuel Roukin are really good, in my opinion. I don't tend to enjoy reading long epics physically, but I love listening to long epic audiobooks, so I would recommend the audio unless you feel differently.