New Wandering Inn, Legend by Gemmell, Sun Eater News! George Martin on Elden Ring (SFF Spotlight 65)

Hi everyone! Today's video is SFF Spotlight Episode 65! This series of videos is to spotlight three main things (Special Editions, Cover Reveals, and Book/Series Announcement) in the science fiction and fantasy genre within a certain set of time. And yes, the videos will cover both traditionally published and self-published SFF books.
For this specific video, the news is compiled from the 29th of June 2024 until the 8th of July 2024!
Let me know what you think about the spotlights! SFF Spotlight Episode 66 will be posted on the third week of July 2024. Thank you so much!
0:00 Intro
0:46 Legend by David Gemmell, Curious King Edition curiousking.co...
3:37 The Sun Eater by Christopher Ruocchio Art Reveal docs.google.co...
5:52 The Sun Eater returns to DAW Books • Sun Eater Returns to D...
7:40 Dance of Shadows by Gourav Mohanty x.com/PetrikRe...
9:02 Cover Reveal of Empress of Beasts by Pirateaba (Wandering Inn, 13) amzn.to/3Lg64BB
10:29 Cover Reveal: House of Muir (Shadow Twins, 2) by Luke Tarzian. x.com/luke_tar...
10:54 Cover Reveal: Blood Price (Prices Asked and Paid duology) by Nicole Evans thoughtsstaine...
11:57 The Failures by Benjamin Liar amzn.to/4cvLwB7
13:17 Kickstarter Campaign of Climbing the Ranks II by Tao Wong x.com/tr_wong/...
14:05 Kickstarter of Aching God (Iconoclast 1) by Mike Shel. www.kickstarte...
14:49 Piranesi by Susanna Clarke is getting a movie adaptation variety.com/20...
16:34 George R. R. Martin on Elden Ring anime. georgerrmartin...
17:53 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is divided into 3 movies. x.com/Crunchyr...
18:48 Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama Anime in 2025. • 【OFFICIAL TEASER】Anime...
19: 41 Solo Leveling and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint Anime x.com/MangaMog...
20:36 Closing
Artists mentioned:
-Justin Sweet
-Peng Lu
-Micaela Alcaino
-John Anthony di Giovanni
-Luke Tarzian
-Zoe Baldini
-Bad Moon Art Studio
-Rachel St Clair
Music:
Spenta Mainyu - Jesse Gallagher
Maryandra's Waltz - Jesse Gallagher
Stinson - Reed Mathis
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[@PetrikLeo]

Correction, Legend sales will take place on the 14th of July, not 14th of June! 😅

[@moev29]

Absolutely hype for the Witch Hat Atelier adaptation

[@PetrikLeo]

@@moev29 same here. The manga is gorgeous! 😄

[@Shelf-Esteem]

Your SFF Spotlight has been a highlight for me - just love the care by which you put these together!

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear that. It's not easy compiling these. 😂

[@VanillaJayy]

Every piece of Sun Eater art gets me so freaking hyped! Peng Lu is crushing it! Also I can't think of a better studio to do an adaptation of Piranesi than Laika. A match made in heaven.

[@PetrikLeo]

You and me both! Working on the series has gotten me so hyped, too. I love Peng Lu's artwork!

[@book_scent]

Thank you for bringing us all the SFF news!! 🤗 I can’t wait to get my hands on the TBB editions of The Sun Eater. All the art so far has been stunning!! Great job as always directing, my friend 👏 And I love the Dance of Shadows cover - I’m super excited for that release 🤩

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much, my friend!! That is really kind of you! I'm excited for the release of Dance of Shadows, too! 😄 Glad to hear you're looking forward to TBB edition of Sun Eater!

[@liviajelliot]

Curious Kings does incredible editions, outrageously expensive; definitely out of my league but worth ogling at! Sun Eater's art has been so far stunning! I didn't know Mike Shel, but now I definitely need to check his books, that edition is gorgeous and it sounds very interesting! Thanks for sharing, Petrik!

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much, Livia! That's my thoughts on Curious King, too. They are expensive, and I've been blessed enough to receive 2 of them in exchange for a review, but even if I don't get them I will still be happy with their existence. It's rare to see someone go all the way toward producing a beautiful book that can last a lifetime.

[@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

I'm guessing that you'll enjoy Legend when you get to it, Petrik. I loved Piranesi, and I think animation is the logical choice for adapting it. Though I don't watch a lot of shows or movies, I will definitely check out this adaptation. Thank you for my favorite type of news, Petrik!

[@PetrikLeo]

@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy thank you so much, Philip! I hope to like Legend. Heard great things about it! It's good to hear you loved Piranesi, too! 😄

[@djsuth7727]

Could be an expensive few weeks : Curious King's edition of Legend, Neuromancer LE by Folio Society and A Canticle for Leibowitz LE ... again by FS.

[@PetrikLeo]

@@djsuth7727 Wow, Folio Society LE is super expensive too!

[@noname3609]

Legend looks terrific 😮

[@PetrikLeo]

It's so damn gorgeous!

[@noname3609]

@@PetrikLeo Definetly recommend all 4 Druss novels if you haven't read them!!! 🙏

[@lostinlore523]

So much good story news! I cannot wait for Solo Leveling S2 :D

[@PetrikLeo]

Me too!! :D

[@mariareadsssf]

As always great news Petrik. My husband thinks he has aphantasia, so he is not motivated by books, but the animmation of "Piranesi" will help me share with him my favorite artistic experience in the whole world. We are both anime fans, so the anime updates are much appreciated.

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much, Maria! I hope you and your husband can share the joy and discussion on Piranesi! 😄

[@ronnieyuen4309]

Thanks for another video, they are always super relevant for me, books, Elden Ring (going through very slowly) and Demon Slayer! Too much entertainment and not enough time

[@PetrikLeo]

Too much entertainment and not enough time is super accurate. I wish I have the time to do everything I want! :D

[@StarlitPublishing]

Thanks so much for showcasing the cover art for Climbing the Ranks 2. So happy with it.

[@PetrikLeo]

You're so welcome!! 😄😄

[@DanielsBookNook]

I’ve been thinking about reading Piranesi. I loved Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. Maybe this year is the year!

[@PetrikLeo]

Do it! It's a good one. Very different from many books I've read, too! :)

[@IanTerronesReads]

I’m so jealous of your bookshelf 😭😭

[@PetrikLeo]

Haha thank you! 😄

[@Talking_Story]

The Failures sounds like my happy place. I am for sure picking it up this month.

[@PetrikLeo]

Let me know what you think! 😄

[@Talking_Story]

@@PetrikLeo will do.

[@TheBeardedBookBeast]

Great video! I am starting The Failures this week. Im even more excited now!!!

[@PetrikLeo]

Nice. I hope you'll enjoy The Failures! :)

[@esmayrosalyne]

I love that new cover for the sequel to Sons of Darkness soooo much!! And oooh, why are there so many beautiful kickstarters lol

[@PetrikLeo]

@@esmayrosalyne i totally agree on both accounts. 😂😂

[@ZOMGfantasy]

What!! A Piranesi adaptation?? That would be so cool. Animated would be perfect I think 😊 Awesome spotlight, Petrik!

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much! I think it will be a great adaptation for Piranesi! I didn't think about doing it in animation, but it could work!

[@HelenT99]

Omniscient Reader is getting a live drama AND anime adaption?!! 🎉😮 *happy dance*

[@PetrikLeo]

Yeah! Both of them. I will stick to the anime though. 😄

[@giants8585]

Yes! Post those boss fights!

[@PetrikLeo]

Will do! 😂

[@claim76ers]

Aaaaaaah Gemmel 😮❤ why sooo many SE :D my bank account cannot take it anymore :D. I HIGHLY recommend you to give this book a try

[@PetrikLeo]

@@claim76ers There are so many special edition now. The market is exploding. But yeah, it's time for me to read Legend! 😄

[@axtell500]

Hi Petrik, were you ever a fan of Lev Grossmans work, i.e The Magicians. After clicking on your Amazon link you gave for The Failures, under "Customers who bought this item also bought" section I saw a new book of his called The Bright Sword which I was totally unaware of. Coming out July 16th. Very excited for that as well 🙂

[@PetrikLeo]

Unfortunately, I tried Magician a long time ago, and I did not click the writing. The Bright Swords seems interesting, though, because I'm a fan of Arthurian retelling! :)

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Have you read the new time-travel novel, Edge of Time? It's awesome! If you need a copy, let me know. Love the reviews. Keep 'em coming!

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you, David! I have more than enough of my plates at the moment, though. :)

[@dinocollins720]

Sun Eater art is awesome!!!

[@PetrikLeo]

@@dinocollins720 It's beautiful!!

[@calebgiametta8326]

For Legend, has the dust jacket been revealed yet for the standard edition? I only see the gold foil stamped on the book cover itself.

[@PetrikLeo]

Not revealed yet! Dustjacket image to come. I will share it on the channel once I find out about it! 😄

[@Jo_B_art]

Piranesi animated by Laika has the potential to be amazing! Very exciting news

[@PetrikLeo]

I think so, too! Kubo was incredible!

[@safinan8008]

Thank you for the super news 🗞️

[@PetrikLeo]

You're welcome!!

[@StoryGirl1128]

There are so many possibilities with Piranesi being made into an animated series or film!

[@PetrikLeo]

I think so! It will be awesome! 😄

[@scotts1912]

I think I just got the kick in the backside that I needed to read Sons of Darkness this year.

[@PetrikLeo]

I hope you will enjoy it! Or read it closer to the release of Dance of Shadows! :)

[@user-tf1js5dw8u]

The Failures were clunky. But great. Clunky great😊 Seriously, at times the book feels like a perfect crossover between Made in Abyss and Nier Automata.

[@PetrikLeo]

NIER AUTOMATA is such a great comparison for The Failures. I certainly felt that as well!

[@faye3386]

i though i saw somewhere that omniscient reader's viewpoint was getting a live action? idk if it's confirmed or anything, but anime adaptation would be better imo (not 100% on this tho since i didn't watch solo leveling and have no basis on whether manhwa/korean webnovel to anime is good). the first part of ORV would be doable as a live action but i don't know about the latter parts...

[@gulcinkabay1887]

Yep, there is a live action in the production. We will see how good it is, but I don't have high hopes

[@PetrikLeo]

I won't have high hopes on the live action adaptation of Omniscient tbh. 😅 It's all out cast, but the story is impossible to adapt into live action!

[@aliturk6692]

If Elden Ring gets a movie then I want to see Godwyn. Him not being in the DLC is already criminal.

[@PetrikLeo]

@@aliturk6692 Yesss that's my criticism with the DLC. I thought we'll hear more on Godwyn!

[@aliturk6692]

@@PetrikLeo exactly, I think it would’ve been more apt if he had been the consort of Miquella. We know more about the interactions and relationship between those two than we know about Radahn and Miquella.

[@reshmisethuraman7219]

Oohh.. an epic fantasy based off of Mahabharata? I gotta check this out for sure. Another great video👍👍 (harbouring a little literary crush on u😅)

[@PetrikLeo]

Thank you so much! I hope you'll love Sons of Darkness. 😄

[@davitdimitradze8347]

do u have a sample of the image from that other colliseum scene from sun eater ?

[@PetrikLeo]

I showed it in the video. it was sketch A. We went with Sketch B. :)

[@davitdimitradze8347]

@@PetrikLeo yeah but really wanted to see that other sketch from close , thank you anyway.

[@epicgamer2727]

I’m on Wandering Inn book 9 finally, and I have to say Petrik it’s worth it. It’s very quick reads but still well worth the investment

[@PetrikLeo]

Isn't it like super massive? How can it be a quick read? xD

[@epicgamer2727]

@@PetrikLeo the prose is very accessible and I find it quick to read in that way it’s not like a Malazan kind of prose where it’s dense and you have to really consider what is happening.

[@allthekingsbooks]

Would love to own a special edition of Legend, but 200 pounds for even the Standard Edition is just waaay beyond my budget lol. Sucks to be poor.

[@PetrikLeo]

Yeah, there's no doubt it's expensive! Don't spend your money on it if it's outside your budget. :)

[@joeri7130]

My delivery date of The Failures keeps getting pushed back for me, idk what's going on but it's not available anywhere near me.

[@PetrikLeo]

That's odd! I saw that it's available on Amazon, but I'm not sure about somewhere else!

[@joeri7130]

@@PetrikLeo Yeah my little brother ordered it for me on another site, but the delivery date keeps getting pushed, same on Amazon.

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

I would love to get Legend but it’s out of my budget

[@PetrikLeo]

It's expensive for sure! I'm still not sure I can get it too. But seeing such a beautiful book being produced makes me happy. 😄

[@brokenredflag]

Demon slayer is amazing. Have not read witch hat atalier. Hopefully if somday it comes in omnibus or special edition, i will.👍

[@PetrikLeo]

Give Witch Hat Atelier a read! Especially if you love Studi Ghibli movies! :)

[@SwagDragon1]

The Failures or The Tainted Cup? Which to read next?

[@PetrikLeo]

@@SwagDragon1 ooohh tough choice! Tainted Cup more entertaining. Failures for bigger and challenging worldbuilding!

[@SwagDragon1]

@@PetrikLeo good to know! Thank you!

[@manilmathew926]

Will broken binding release suneater series as single books or combined?

[@PetrikLeo]

It will be 3 books at once! It's being sold as a set.

[@normienim]

ORV anime please be good please be good please be good please be good please be good please

[@PetrikLeo]

That's what I'm thinking too. Please don't suck please don't suck please don't suck xD

[@gulcinkabay1887]

For real. I have no expectations for the live action version, but animation has so much potential. Pls be good

[@zenthepoet.]

Peeeetrik

[@PetrikLeo]

Zeennnn!

[@timschulte1248]

Everybody LOVES Suneater, but I thought that book 1 was an absolute slog.. Hadrian was thoroughly unlikeable and a whiner.. It gives me pause to continue.. It took forever to get through Empire

[@PetrikLeo]

I love Empire of Silence, too! You're not the only one who thinks Empire was a slog though. 😅

[@samuelbarber6585]

Oh yeah it's ꕷꚶᙁ ꗛᕔꞆĬᙁǤ ꞆĬᙏꗛ

[@PetrikLeo]

What the? Is that Hadrian's writing!?