Changes Perfected The Dresden Files - REVIEW

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Videos will be released at 9am for a while. Just testing it out!

[@Nasser851000]

thanks for letting us know ;)

[@orcanimal]

Just wait until Cold Days and Skin Game. Since Changes, every book really ratchets things up a notch. Seeing as how Jim has said numerous times that it's going to be a 20 book series with an apocalyptic trilogy at the end (not sure if he means 20 +3 or 20 total) you really feel things heating up more and more in each book as we approach the end.

[@chuckyscookie5323]

Damn, the old time matched my breakfast time perfectly so those videos became part of my morning routine :( :D

[@jmartin4396]

20+3

[@Grimscribe732]

@@orcanimal He usually said it's going to be somewhere between 20-22 books + the apocalyptic Trilogy (Stars and Stones, Hell's Bells, Empty Night). Since he had to split Peace Talks into two and throw Battle Grounds in the mix, I'd say we can at least expect 21 books + the trilogy.

[@sunflashjt]

“Likest thou jelly within thy doughnut?" "Nay, but prithee, with sprinkles 'pon it instead, I said solemnly, and frosting of white.”

[@paranoidhawklet]

Small Favor is still my favorite out of the current 15

[@jmartin4396]

This is why we were all so happy when you started Storm Front. We knew what was coming. You just had to make far enough. Polka Never Dies!!!

[@LordNotlek]

J Martin butters is the best

[@calliepickering2480]

Hi

[@kennpeters1973]

POLKA WILL NEVER DIE!! Gods, I love where Butters' story goes. Not only does he end up with XXXX, but he also gets a real XXXXXXXXXX. LOL

[@jamesjohnston1935]

"God speaks geek?!?!?"

[@SCRIPAD]

Polka Never Dies! Can I like a comment twice?!

[@darksean99]

The number one Dresden "book" is clearly the short story told from the perspective of mouse. He is a good boy, everyone says so.

[@goddessmelanisia]

I also love all the Bigfoot stories. 😆

[@Arnsteel634]

I love Mouse!!!! Followed by Bigfoot

[@Dsims37]

Day off is great too. He just wants a freaking day off!!

[@madscientist2621]

The Christmas Eve short hit me in the feels. That's gotta be my favorite one

[@johndunn1625]

"You're cheating!" "Well my roommate's a wizard, it comes with the territory"

[@Impling]

“The man once wrote: Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. Tolkien had that one mostly right. I stepped forward, let the door bang closed, and snarled, "Fuck subtle.” This is my favorite quote from the series! This sums up Harry completely!

[@badmotherfucker6328]

Mine is "The building was on fire, and it wasn't my fault!"

[@Harathor]

You are just cattle... Mooo Changes This is my favorite

[@lincolnnoronha4128]

I think it was Rothfuss that said that said that Dresden is THE best evolving character in literature currently

[@LightningRaven42]

I only started to read Dresden because Rothfuss gushed over it in one of his interviews (He mentioned that he did a re-read of the entire series for Cold Days, something hadn't done for any series for years).

[@billyalarie929]

and roTHFUSS SHOULD KNOW.................. I GUESS............ ???

[@lincolnnoronha4128]

@@billyalarie929 Well, he does read and write a lot of literature. But I mentioned it because I agree with him. Never read a better evolving character than Dresden.

[@MrShaiya96]

Pat Roth: jim is my favorite author Brandon Sanderson: terry pratchett and guy gavriel kay are the two best writers. The rest of us are doing ok.

[@LeOhio817]

I concur.👍🏽

[@SkylerDraike]

I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me.

[@BlackHeart1216]

There is no joy for a Dresden fan like watching the reaction of someone else finishing Changes.

[@zmettin1994]

"life is a journey, time is a river. The door is ajar."

[@melodie-allynbenezra8956]

Beautiful, yes.

[@reedlawrencej]

Butters, "very zen-like."

[@jamienatchios1623]

"Polka will never die!"

[@Raedan23]

I introduced my girlfriend to The Dresden Files and I made sure I was there for when she read the last pages of Changes. Her look of absolute shock will stay with me forever.

[@TheCiroth]

I love how James Marsters brings Dresden to life. The ending of Changes makes me teary every single time I hear him read those lines

[@gunnyslate5669]

Raedan23 same time my son. Got him hooked on it . Fun to have someone to BS with about this

[@MrShaiya96]

Even when the relationship is over, you'll still have that look Always.

[@bobburris4445]

That and the scar from where she threw the book at him

[@rebeccacook8149]

Oh my god. I've been listening to the audio books and i was like "ok, 10 minutes left, i'm gonna hunker in to bed and drift off when it's done" and then it ended and my mouth dropped! I literally yelled out "what is happening! " I'm so glad i already had ghost stories downloaded and ready

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

I already finished Ghost Story... yeah it will be done by the end of the week.

[@fluffypenguins]

I'm on white night so I can't watch the whole video yet! But glad you are enjoying it and so am i!

[@cory5883]

Skin game is one of my absolute favorites of the series, I hope you enjoy it!

[@jellevanbreugel325]

I was wondering where you got the mental strength to postpone.... Everybody cracks 🤣🤣🤣

[@theflashhobbyist]

All I could think was: "Finally!" You are past the point of no return. Hopefully you have Cold Days on hand to continue. I also recommend reading Side Jobs when you get a chance

[@proud2bgeeky]

Yeah it's tough to stop after you hit Small Favor. You just have to bite the bullet and marathon read. lol Imagine reading Changes and then having to wait for Butcher to write Ghost Story, brutal!

[@Arrynek01]

About the Susan coming out of nowhere. Have you ever wondered why Jim describes a sex scene with Susan? It felt extremely out of place and graphic, because he never did it before, or after. Not to that extent. And this is why. It was the time they made Maggie.

[@thusdus]

Arrynek01 exactly it was all the foreshadowing he did but honestly in combination with Susan’s explanation it was all the foreshadowing needed..

[@nelspaulson3099]

It was also done on a bet. Butcher has turned several bets into the best things ever. at least 3 i know of

[@tylerbrown8098]

@@nelspaulson3099 I know this one and Codex Alera. What was the third?

[@nelspaulson3099]

@@tylerbrown8098 butcher considers the series itself bet against the teacher. Coded of alera you heard of and I highly recommend ( I read it first and dressed 2nd). The third is a bondage sex screen that has meaning to the plot. Aka Susan and the meaning Maggie.

[@tylerbrown8098]

@@nelspaulson3099 ah, I didn't consider the "showing the teacher how bad her system was" thing a bet. And I've read Alera 👍

[@TrentMenssen]

Oh, do audio for your reread. Marsters *is* Dresden. It's great.

[@SoulFury11]

All of this. Marsters takes the series to an even greater height because he is sooooooo good as all of the characters.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Agreed. The audio versions are perfect for a re-read.

[@Book_of_Grudges]

He's doing audio already. He recently posted on Instagram that he's been listening to so much Dresden recently that it feels odd NOT to have James Marsters voice echoing through his home.

[@wesleyhudson2779]

Don’t know if he’s up for it but Marsters would be a good live-action Dresden. Got dye that hair though

[@TheHomicidalTendency]

Yep, quarantines got me crazy I think I need a long walk everyday and Marsters performing Dresden files.

[@4everSleds]

I was the weird fifteen-year-old girl reading these eleven years ago. Murphy was my icon, even if my mom thought I was joining a cult based on the Dresden covers. Dresden is still my favorite fantasy series. Thanks for doing the great Jim Butcher interview!

[@The0uts1der-1]

That's funny I picked these up around the same time at 17 back in 2010. It's still my favorite series.

[@jrich749]

😘👍

[@blueshard4632]

I picked them up at 11 (good job school library, really appropriate for that age group) I was reccomended to try em by a friend I rode the bus with. ( Thanks Nick if by some miracle you happen to see this) Its my favorite series still, I have them all, top of my bookshelf

[@Book_of_Grudges]

What makes my day is that at 7:15 he says "We" when referring to Dresden fans. ONE OF US! ONE OF US! Puts a smile on my face. And don't forget Daniel, you still have Codex Alera and Cinder Spires to get to as well.

[@chrisbyrd1349]

I love the dresden files but codex alera is right up there with them to me, something about the roman style battle/ missing legion just speaks to me

[@Stitch53]

Definitely do a reread. You’ll be amazed at how much foreshadowing was there without you noticing.

[@tylerstading3639]

THIS! Especially Grave Peril, it sets up so much of the series in that book.

[@jessym6161]

That's what I've been doing since I found out that Peace Talks was coming. Went back to Fool Moon, and moved forward chronologically. Working in stories from Side Jobs, Brief Cases, and the graphic novels. I am realizing how much content had slipped by me the first time through.

[@chelseascreatures]

YES! I'm rereading these with my newbie friend (we're at Death Mask now) and OH all the things I know now are not making this feel like a re-read.

[@DevilOfRoses]

@@tylerstading3639 I didn't fully enjoy Grave Peril, until long after I read Grave Peril. Butcher is either damn good at the long game, or improvising, or a bit of column A and B together.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Now just imagine what those of us who had to wait for Ghost Story endured. That was like waiting for Return of the Jedi after Empire. Which is, of course, exactly what Long Shot Author wanted.

[@regulah2125]

He picked the perfect time to read the series. Catching up just in time for Peace Talks. It's been rough waiting 6 years for the next one.

[@dcstamm]

THIS

[@maxxcreese9911]

EXACTLY THIS.

[@GlueTubber]

I yelled out loud at the end, and woke my wife up... because I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Longest. Wait. Ever. Until Peace Talks.

[@toddJM1015]

What I love most about Changes is it feels like a season finale while laying groundwork for the next season. Butcher was able to wrap up a lot of plotlines in Changes (and to a lesser extent Turn Coat) and also give you just taste of what I am assuming is the end game for the series (you see this the most in Cold Days). Amso totally agree with the ramifications. Next part is spoilery! My favorite quote from Butcher is his direct response to Changes having a cliffhanger, in which he disagrees in the most Jim Butcher way arguing cliffhangers leave the plot hanging and he says "Harry's daughter is kidnapped and he will die to get her back. And does. The end" 😂😂😂

[@AaronAlthaus]

That is fantastic.

[@DreamweaverMirar]

Haha, watching this makes me remember how I read Changes until 3 am in college when it came out, and then spent another hour staring at the wall unable to sleep once I finished it. Good times.

[@Nasser851000]

0:00 *Gets popcorn ready* this gonna be goood :D

[@nviz47]

😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@proud2bgeeky]

It is impossible for me to pin down my favorite lines and/or scenes in Changes but every time I read this line it's like punch in the stomach. “I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me.”

[@LightningRaven42]

The best line is easily: "So... You tapped that ass. And presumably, it was phat" - Sanya

[@jdlofton1348]

YES!!! - Edit: My response was for the four line quote. While I love Sanya's character and his smart-assery, the emotion was for the Harry quote ;-)

[@SirLogos]

Now listen to it in audio form. James does it perfectly

[@proud2bgeeky]

@@SirLogos I've listened to the audio books too. James is awesome in them. He definitely lands that line.

[@TreeFolkDruid]

I was crying myslef insane in that moment

[@joewormald2622]

THIS IS WHAT I DREAMT YOU WOULD RELEASE AS A VIDEO LAST NIGHT. MY LIFE IS COMPLETE.

[@jamesreed414]

Just wondering, have you been following along with the short story content in "Side Jobs" and "Brief Cases?" The various stories in those collections take place between the main books, and flesh out the DF world quite a bit. Some of them are very relevant to the development of several characters. Namely Thomas, Karrin, Molly, and Marcone. Sorry if you were already asked about this.

[@grimreads]

I am certain that the Thomas story in there pretty much gives away much of the Dresden Endgame

[@jakebishop7822]

@@grimreads there are like 5 possible Dresden endgames, 1 type of apocalypse is boring, Jim is gonna hit us with multiple at the same time during the BAT

[@kennpeters1973]

James Reed, I came to the comments to ask the same thing. I got all the way through Skin Game before I read the short stories. I kind of wish I had rationed them out to myself between books, as I only started reading Dresden a few months ago. However, as I am currently re-reading Dresden in anticipation of Peace Talks and Battleground, I encourage anyone who has read the shorts to do it. And make sure Zoo Day is the last thing you read, it is without a doubt one of my favorite stories EVER.

[@jrich749]

@@kennpeters1973 I totally agree. Zoo Day is creatively, developmentally, and just from a story-telling POV downright amazing. Jim is just getting better and I cannot wait for Peace Talks because of what he said he was trying to do with the story that ended up becoming two separate books.

[@StephenAryan44]

Without spoiling anything, you're really lucky to be reading it now. When I read Changes we had to wait a LONG time for answers and it's not a spoiler to say it ends with a cliffhanger, but man, what a cliffhanger. Oyyyyyy, it was a long LONG wait for Ghost Story back then.

[@ForrestRooney]

I had to stop at 7:24 but Daniel man I'm sooo stoked for Changes. I just finished Turn Coat yesterday and may listen to it again until I have enough to get Changes. As a fan of epic fantasy, fantasy, and Sci-fi I am blown away with TDF one of the most fun, most deeply relatable series I've ever experienced. And James Marsters is spectacular! Love your channel and constant content especially during these times.

[@edgardtheknowledgekeeper3119]

Dear God just listening to this review takes me back to Changes. I'm so happy this review happened I'm probably going to watch it a couple more times within the next few days. I can legit say this video got me pumping my arms into the air and jumping up and down I'm so excited! This is so good, it feels so good seeing someone go through all the things us Dresden fans have gone through. I legitimately cannot express how happy this review makes me.

[@wolfdragonhorse]

And now you understand our excitement!

[@cathsaigh2197]

Small Favour has my favourite moment in all of DF: Harrys letter to Ivy. Turn Coat as a whole might not be my favourite, but it has some of the best of Toot-toot and Mouse in it.

[@Thelastcritic]

Changes has the best mouse scene in it.

[@cathsaigh2197]

@@Thelastcritic one of the best.

[@Thelastcritic]

"Sit"

[@Thelastcritic]

The letter to Ivy is the best creative problem solving.

[@cathsaigh2197]

@@Thelastcritic When was the last time you read Turn Coat?

[@alextuttle7762]

There's a short story called "Aftermath" in the Side Jobs collection that takes place between Changes and Ghost Story from Murphy's pov that you should definitely go read right now!

[@jackthevagabond2669]

There's also one about the interaction between Ivy and Kincaid right after Kincaid get the call.

[@micahshackelford164]

We did it! We are here. Finally the review we've all been waiting for. Glad you enjoyed it, and the hype we placed on the book didn't lessen it for you. I'm not surprised you blasted through the last few books, because I did the same in my first reading. I'm looking forward to your reviews of the remaining books.

[@zedbee2736]

I love that even the *title* makes a change to the formula you know: one word instead of 2

[@matthewtate8837]

My friends and I have loved Dresden since middle school. I’m happy to see you love it as well!

[@Ize19]

Knew you'd love it!!!!😊 Seriously, massive props to you for actually being willing to listen to your viewers, and trust us again, and again. It was all about getting you to this point, where the thought of not picking up the next book isn't remotely conceivable. Glad you're fully aboard! Welcome, and enjoy the rest of the series with us!!

[@Thelastcritic]

The foreshadowing is in "Death Masks". Also, we still haven't seen all of the ramifications from the party in "Grave Peril".

[@RainRaven5]

I just started binge watching your channel and subbed all because of that interview with Jim Butcher. The Dresden Files are my favorite series and I own a lot of series. Honestly cant wait for your next 3 reviews.

[@halfway2hell33383]

Theres a good clip in one of the Q&As of Jim butcher where he talks about sending this book to he's editer and they rang him say u ###### him! And Jim said yeah now we can do the really fun stuff lol

[@Reepicheep-1]

"There was about 10 seconds of silence on the phone, and then she just said '...okay.' and hung up!"

[@turtleanton6539]

So he dies thanks for the spoiler

[@halfway2hell33383]

@@turtleanton6539 i never said that he might get changed in to somehing or put in a bad spot he has no way out of, read and find out

[@Nasser851000]

dresden files is officially daniel's drug addiction XD

[@shawngillogly6873]

The series is called DresdenCrack for a reason.

[@LeOhio817]

Hi, I’m (fill in the blank), and I am a Dresden File addict.

[@SilverFang1496]

If it isn't already a priority i'd also recommend the short story compilations, those being Side Jobs and Brief Cases. Some good insight to some side characters and minor background details spread throughout those

[@thewheelweave]

Some people quit DF in the first 4 books, and i kinda get it, but I'll bet good money that nobody quits DF after reading Changes. Can't be done.

[@jmartin4396]

If you make it to Dead Beat, you're in for life.

[@rahulmore7681]

I Dropped the series on book 2. When I said this on discord they told me to read from book 7 if I am DNFing the series.

[@wesleyhudson2779]

I was complaining like Daniel until I got to Deadbeat and that just hit the “take my money” button for me

[@6543dann]

Changes is the best place to stop. It’s the peak of the series and not for nothing every book since hasn’t been that good

[@arbiterprime2145]

@@6543dann for me Ghost Story was weaker, but Cold Days and Skin Game are both top tier. SG is probably my second favourite behind changes.

[@wpdrummer1902]

Just imagine getting to the end of Changes and then waiting A FULL GOD DAMN YEAR for Ghost Story!

[@mikepicioli1100]

Finaly! So much heartbreak, rip blue beetle, can't wait till you find out who killed Harry, even more heartbreaking

[@Landwehr900]

I think the Small Favor-Turn Coat-Changes arc was truly amazing to read and a wonderful way to expand the scope of the series while also paying attention to the core details of how Harry evolves over time. I remember when it came out I was like "oh dear a one word title..."

[@sonamadinolf6096]

Your description of the different sized waves is spot on, and part of what makes the Dresden files not only good, but so re-readable (which goes into my personal rating system). I've read a couple of other urban fantasy series recently where this was missing: the individual books really don't stand on their own, because it's all one arc. That creation of cycles within cycles is, indeed, masterful. I think you'll be happy with the rest of the series to date. I'm certainly eagerly awaiting Peace Talks.

[@SteveCoonradt]

As a long time Dresden Files reader watching you go thru this arc of reading the series has been very enjoyable. I am very jealous of you still having a few stories left to read. I happy for all of us that we get 2 Dresden books this year.

[@padfoot0422]

Definitely need to start this as soon as I finish the Witcher

[@bobburris4445]

Witcher can Wait

[@nathanliteroy9835]

If you do go on reddit, don't read comments, people routinely spoil things there

[@fredbauersjr3786]

If you are into Audiobooks I HIGHLY recommend the Dresden Files. James Marsters does an amazing job. After listening to them I can't imagine Harry sounding any different.

[@michaelnelson2976]

***SPOILER FOR CHANGES*** Fun note about how Susan comes back with that big news she has. Jim takes on a lot of bets and challenges. It's how Dresden started and why Codex Alera exists. He was challenged once to write a bondage sex scene into a book and have it be plot-relevant. Ergo, the scene in Death Masks. Sorta plot-relevant, right? Now it *definitely* was relevant.... Still maybe mighty clunky, but there's some basis for it now.

[@gettingkilt]

And this totally answers Daniel's question about "where did that daughter come from and was she foreshadowed?" Oh yeah. Handcuffs. Which BTW makes Molly partly responsible for Maggie's conception. Almost like a Faerie Godmother.

[@ryanchapman2636]

@@gettingkilt 😮

[@amberblackwell7687]

Why I love Small Favors. "Likest thou jelly within thy doughnut?" "Nay, but prithee, with sprinkles 'pon it instead, I said solemnly, and frosting of white." Also, Changes was excellent.

[@jackrandom4893]

Changes, Ghost Story, and Cold Days make a nice little trilogy.

[@1989BrittanyR]

So glad you are enjoying this Dresden. It has been my favorite series for so long ❤

[@Impling]

Now just wait till you get to Skin Game. That book made me cry. TWICE! Changes, so far is still my favorite but Skin Game was so close it was tapping Changes on the shoulder.

[@mkgnlgt]

Impling I thought, Changes as Yang to Skin Game’s Yin, both were amazing stories...

[@regulah2125]

The scene with M destroys me like nothing else I've ever read or watched.

[@Kryder401]

At this point...you should continue kicking yourself for missing this series for so long. Congrats finally getting to where everything Changes.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

For some reason it made me happy to see how excited you have become about the Dresden Files. It's probably my favourite series at this point. I can't wait for the upcoming books!

[@mycdonalds2550]

Another series added to my TBR list now, I have allt he time to read it because schools’s BUT the only problem is AMAZON ISN’T DELIVERING TO MY COUNTRY AND THE BOOK STORES ARE CLOSING DOWN!

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Digitally read on your phone?

[@mycdonalds2550]

I prefer the physical books even though it’s more expensive. I just CAN’T and don’t like to read digitally, . (Its actually a very big problem I have, pls send help) Edit: Not that I don’t like, I just don’t want to because well... I don’t know there’s just something about the physical copies that’s special. But if it’s absolutely necessary (now doesn’t really count, for me ar least) then I will read it digitally.

[@dbillau]

@@mycdonalds2550The audio books are narrated very well and Marsters make the emotional moments feel even more intense.

[@mycdonalds2550]

dbillau that sounds pretty cool, but I don’t think im gonna listen to the audiobooks.

[@ginger770613]

Myc Donald's you could order them from bookstores online, they’ll ship from there warehouse

[@ImaGrippli]

IT'S ABOUT TIME! I've been waiting for this review. Thank you for everything you do Daniel!

[@Cat_Sidhe]

WHOA! I don't know how this popped up in my recommended section but I'm so happy. Changes might be my favorite book I've ever read. Even the title was perfect.

[@joshbascom8618]

People's reactions to Changes are the best! Thanks for sharing!

[@erica54]

I am so glad that I found this!!! I am a huge Dresden fan and so waiting for the next 2!!! I am so excited for this journey that you have started! Will be tuning in.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Thanks for the review! I'm definitely going to be reading The Dresden Files in the near future.

[@drdoktor77]

All us Dresden Fans were waiting for this! It's like all the ASoIaF waiting for the TV series to get to The Red Wedding... But now that you've read this it's highly recommended that you read the first shorts collection Side Jobs. The Murphy story in that "Aftermath" is about just that and is great getting her perspective on Harry, esp in that moment.

[@dbillau]

I still this the Gruffs were my favorite B plot in all of the books. Also bake in Death Masks Jim read on Laurel Hamilton's fan pages that no bdsm sex scene has an plot relevance so Jim said hold my beer.

[@nealhoffman7518]

I've been enjoying your Dresden Reviews. One of the things I tell people when I first reccomend is: The first three books are a little rough, but the fourth, he hits his stride. At 7 he kicks in Turbo. Around book 10 it goes into overdrive, and then a smugglers turn at Changes. 13 you're coming out of the skid,and for 14 and 15 you're trying to figure out where you're going, but you're loving the ride. But... I wanted to say, I don't know if you'd want to review any of them, but once you're through with Skin Game, read the short stories anthologies

[@nviz47]

At 7:12 grinning my face off because finally! 😆😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nviz47]

Susan is known to keep things to her chest.

[@nviz47]

I think? I think him and Thomas are keeping it secret still yk?

[@madscientist2621]

Changes kept me up until 4AM when I read it through the first time. I. COULD. NOT. PUT. IT DOWN. A book has never done that to me before.

[@SoulFury11]

Finally! The man has seen the light!

[@darkrurouni1]

I am glad you're finally adding Dresden to your top fantasy list. I have been a fan of this series since 2001 and it doesn't get the love on booktube I think it should.

[@timscott5682]

Been waiting for you to get to changes! Seriously the first time I read it I was unable to speak for about 30 to 45 minutes. At that time ghost story wasn't out, and it was only after I confirmed that ghost story was on the way that I was able to calm down. Still my favorite of the Dresden books!

[@josephpmans]

I am glad you finally got here, welcome. And once you finish with this series i would recommend another "The Iron Druid Chronicles" it isnt as good as dresden, but it operates in a similar kind of world, somewhere halfway between Dresden and American Gods

[@T3aoclock]

Tip: make it a re-listening, for the James Marsters experiences

[@xDARKHUNER17x]

Yes yes yes. Oh, and YES!

[@MonicaTRodriguez]

The absolute best. James Marsters IS Harry Dresden!

[@mattsully5332]

One of my favorite series. I re-read the entire thing at least every other year, sometimes more often than that I just went back and watched every Dresden review you had, and it's been interesting watching your thoughts change/evolve. I was sorely tempted to try to write on several of the other reviews, but I was unsure how much of what I wanted to say was due to knowledge I had of books you hadn't read yet. Evidently, a lot of it, and you clearly already get what I wanted to say. The climax of this book was astoundingly well done. Those three (four?) sentences broke me, and I had to step away from the book for a few minutes to get my emotions back under control so I could finish the book. Then at the end, my jaw hit the floor. I can't wait to see what you think of the remaining books, and I'm SUPER jealous that you are only going to have to wait a few months to get Peace Talks, where many of us have been waiting years. One more edit: One thing I find really interesting about the writing in Dresden Files, is when you read Butcher's Codex Alera series, and compare those release dates to the Dresden Files release dates. He clearly learned a lot about writing while working that other series, and it greatly benefited the Dresden Files.

[@ftargino1]

I would say that the arc between White Night, Small Favor and Turn Coat is Dresden as a private detective at its peak, I know someone who has started the books at Turn Coat and fell in love with it from there. My pick for the top 3 pre-Changes, is Dead Beat, Turn Coat and Changes although my favourite novel is pretty much always the latest one; Skin Game and soon Peace Talks I hope.

[@SableDrakon]

Don't forget that Harry wasn't the target of the bloodline curse. He was just going to be happy collateral damage.

[@devinlykins1741]

you can't forget the short stories! they add views into the supporting characters that is really just extra flavor to this delicious literary meal.

[@hellblaze100]

Finally! Dude i remember first finding your channel and thinking well all these lists he is making aren't going to hold up after he gets to changes..

[@hyde204ess]

Dude you thought changes was bonkers, wait till cold days and skin game !!!!! There is a reason why I've stuck with this series since high( totally an accident that I found it) I've preordered peace talks and am already saving up for the next one !!! Thank you Jim. And to all the Dresden heads ""Wile E. Coyote" I said to him soberly . "Suuuuuuper Genius !!!!"

[@SCRIPAD]

I love seeing your journey through Dreseden Files. And your recanting of past books and the series in whole. Ive gone through the series about 6 times now. Anxiously waiting for Peace Talks

[@Andre-ke8rx]

I love your review!! Makes me reminisce when I finished it the first time. I went through the exact same emotional rollercoaster you did. The Dresden Files are a drug that gets you hooked with interesting books at first and then draws you in entirely and by changes there is no f****** way you’d put it down. No way. Dresden is life. Hail the Za Lord!

[@bahamutkaiser]

Glad you finally caught up on another good fantasy great, I was wondering about your fantasy ratings before.

[@B0risTheBlade]

Oh dude I'm so happy for you 😅 finally you feeling what we been feeling for years

[@TurnpikePaladin]

Fun video. I could sit and listen to you talk Dresden all day.

[@NAT3MILL]

I hope Daniel sees this, I became a follower/fan of you and your reviews from when your review of Cursed the show. And now anything I want to read or get into I check on your reviews. I’ve been a fan of Jim and his books for awhile but your voice resonates with mine so well in this series. Thank you for your time and getting me into WoT. I worked with Josha on a project and was ecstatic when he told me he was cast in the show. Keep making videos. Love them.

[@effingright3045]

Aye, I too was happy to go into the "badlands" with Harry and the gang. Messing with Harry's daughter was an extremely bad idea, lol.

[@calebgoodman8729]

I think part of the point of the reveal is that it DOES come out of nowhere. It hits Harry square in the face and all he can do is go to Mac's and drink. This event is so huge and earth shattering that MAC of all people SPEAKS A WHOLE PARAGRAPH. So I actually think that the twist at the beginning needs to come out of nowhere because it's from Harry's POV

[@xBTx]

Duuude! I knew you'd come around on this series 😁 my all time favorite

[@obbububu]

There's a certain delightful mixture of satisfaction and shellshock from this one, yeah :P It's a real surprising-yet-inevitable moment, and makes you appreciate the series-wide story arc that just finished a key act.

[@shamblepants1450]

I'm so happy you're super into Dresden now. I've read through this series three times now...it's weirdly like comfort food, regardless of the dark bits. In the future, if you get a chance to hear them on audiobook, narrated by James Marsters, you're in for a real treat.

[@TheNerdyNarrative]

I’m in the midst of a re-read right now so I can have my notes and theories fresh & ready for Peace Talks and Battle Ground. It’s much better this time around.

[@acm1101]

Is it fair to say that you will be upgrading your B rating for the series? 😊

[@sebsthunder]

I just cant wait to see what you say about everything that happens after ghost stories, because that was just a teaser of how deep the changes go. And now I need to re-read again.

[@matthewpena3932]

I started with Turn Coat as I needed a audio book for a very long drive years ago and I was walking around a Boarders just trying to find something. I took a shot in the dark and Turn Coat seemed interesting compared to the rest of my options. I was hooked and went back and started from the beginning.

[@Tuillyy]

Holy cow, you hadn't read these? So glad to hear you'll have another in your next top 5 fantasy picks!

[@johnhhibbert4690]

Just hearing you gush over my favourite author and favourite series of all time has prompted me to post my very first comment on any youtube video. Also, take my sub! I cant wait to see your reaction through the rest of the series, and hopefully I can find some other great books to read when I go through your older videos.

[@ryanratchford2530]

In my writing I’m hoping to do a Kings of the Wyld style comedy & dnd party & world flavour Mixed In with more Sanderson Epic world building, magic (obviously) & character depth & development. (With the biggest focus being on the group’s friendships) Would you recommend this series to me for inspiration as someone who doesn’t normally read modern urban fantasy?

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

HELL YES! In terms of weaving plot threads, Jim is massively under-appreciated.

[@dakodastevens8972]

There was foreshadowing in bloodrites, its in a conversation between Bob and Dresden about anchoring spells to bloodlines.

[@elainebowden9713]

I have read all of Dresden, and have loved every one of them.

[@Doc_sun]

I am so glad you reached changes. I've been waiting for your review and so happy you enjoyed it. Now imagine the rest of us who didnt have ghost story out when it was first published..... this ending broke me.

[@ClayHales]

I think my favorite moment from the series is when the new Knight of the Cross was revealed.

[@jackthevagabond2669]

Gonna have to be a bit more specific, it happens a fair bit.

[@timothywinters2357]

So happy you finally got there bro!!!

[@aitruscolso]

I swear, I can read the line (well, four lines) from the climax of Changes, and I still get emotional. Not even reading the entire book, just that short four-line snippet. Damn, this is a good series...

[@TheCiroth]

Dresden did talk about what it would be like to be a parent a few times in the prior books, mostly when he waxes about his Mom and Brother. Everything Jim does to Harry, he foreshadows. For example, how many times did he tell us how Kincaid would what he did at the end of Changes. I am pretty sure I've figured out who Cowl and Kalmori are thanks to Turn Coat and what Molly said happened to Ana. I even think I know who was with Peabody on the island. The story is amazingly complex and if you don't pay attention to what Harry says, then you might just miss the warnings.