The BEST & WORST Fantasy Books of 2024 (So far)

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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Best book
2:19 - Best sequel
4:24 - New release on TBR
7:23 - Anticipated book release
11:00 - Biggest disappointment
12:34 - Biggest surprise
15:12 - Favorite new author
15:43 - Fictional crush
16:07 - Made you cry
17:14 - Made you happy
18:58 - Most beautiful book you bought
20:43 - Favorite adaptation
21:49 - Must reads on TBR
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[@martynabrewczyk3023]

If you're on a fantasy with murder mystery kick, I'd recommend checking out 'The angel of the crows' by Katherine Addison. It's basically a Sherlock Holmes remix, but with angels, demons and all the typical beasties inhabiting the Victorian-era London. It's really fun, you get multiple Sherlockian mysteries through the story and the characters are truly endearing.

[@ithrahmunchswallow468]

Putting this in my list 🙌🏼 have you read The Enchanter General series?

[@martynabrewczyk3023]

@@ithrahmunchswallow468 no, never heard of it! But just read the description and it sounds intriguing - added it to my list as well ;) Thanks!

[@ithrahmunchswallow468]

@@martynabrewczyk3023 Love sharing with everyone here 🙌🏼

[@martinosoriobenitez5539]

The ocean at the end of the lane... Really fantastic story, loved it c:

[@RaeLovesToRead]

Love the video! If you need murder mystery recs, I have so so many... 😋 Royal Assassin is one of my favourite ever books. Currently on The Golden Fool and I'm reading it slowly because I never want the series to end. The characters are so real to me.

[@TheBeardedBookBeast]

Great video! I am halfway through Empire of the Damned and its so freaking good. I loved Empire of the Vampire and somehow the second book is even better!!!! Im pumped for all these books too. I am reading Tainted Cup next month, can't wait. I just finished The Last Phi Hunter by Salinee Goldenberg and it was a lot of fun!

[@user-rp2sd4md4u]

Best of '24 - Sunshine by Robin McKinley, Embassytown by China Mieville

[@BookishDaddy]

Empire of the Vampire was one of the best books I’ve read, so fun! Love the video man!

[@the_fools_tale]

It is fantastic and I’ve heard the sequel is even better!

[@BookishDaddy]

@@the_fools_tale dude I can’t wait to read the sequel

[@pattypage6723]

Just found first three books of First Law available for free on kindle unlimited if you have that. You mentioned wanting to read the series. I grabbed them while they are free. Got your book as well. Thanks for great reviews!

[@epicgamer2727]

If you love the Tainted Cup, you’d love both the City of Stairs (which has a murder investigation) and Foundryside (which has a magical heist with a really cool unique magic system that’s got cyberpunk elements)

[@the_fools_tale]

Cyberpunk elements you say? I'm in

[@scionsilverbeat8149]

“there are probably gonna be a lot of main character deaths” …. the way I actually screamed “no” out loud with no care for who was in the room to hear me

[@ithrahmunchswallow468]

Fun video with some great reminders 🤪 THANKS. Most Surprising this year: The Library at Mount Char The Gutter Prayer 😮😢❤️ Happy: Mimic & Me The Captain Cry: Children of Titan Fractured Space Emaneska Prose: Iconoclasts Reread (listen): Pip & Flinx Dragon Riders of Pern Incarnations of Immortality Anticipated: the audiobooks of yours🤞🏻!!

[@esmayrosalyne]

I love that Farseer and DCC are vying for best sequel lol, we love a reader with range 🤣 Also, you deserve to show off Silence is Silver for sure, what a banger of a novella 🤩

[@the_fools_tale]

I have very broad tastes hahaha

[@Bloomgirl_books]

I just read the first two Dungeon Crawler Carl books, and I’m hooked! The first book made me literally laugh out loud so many times. And I was really surprised how much depth there was in book two. I can’t wait to continue the series.

[@the_fools_tale]

YES! And it only gets better!

[@UndisputedFrost]

I’m new to your channel because you talk about fantasy books and I’m new into reading fantasy books. Thank you for the videos and I did download your new book. Thank you again

[@thefairylibrarian3282]

The Balde Itself is really good. I liked it a lot. I'm planning to read the second and third book in August. My favorite book so far is hard, so i'll give you 3: The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu, About a Gnome by Jeff McIntyre (a prequel short story to The Garden Gnome, which was one of my favorite books of 2023) and Castle in the Stars by Alex Alice (a historical sci-fi comic with absolutely stunning art work)

[@the_fools_tale]

I do need to check out Dandelion Dynasty! It always gets rave reviews

[@sanitycalamity]

The best book I have read so far this year is The Tyranny of Faith.

[@scionsilverbeat8149]

Best book I’ve read so far this year: The Will of the Many! ✌️

[@ToriTalks2]

I am so excited to read Flames of Mira!

[@the_fools_tale]

I need all the thoughts when you finish it!

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

Best wishes with what you choose to read. I hope you get some great stories.

[@curtjarrell9710]

If you love Robert Jackson Bennett you might want to pick up his debut novel, a horror outing called Mr. Shivers. I loved it.

[@MeghanReads]

Not the best book, but my favorite book this year is calypso by Oliver langmead. Was a heavy hitter for a scifi novella. And under the northern skies by Leo Carew is a new favorite series

[@tracejefferson3169]

I listened to The Blade Itself and the next two last year.....it was AWESOME!

[@hectatereads105]

I feel like this is an unpopular opinion, but I’m struggling with Stormlight Archive, halfway through Rhythm of War and I’m bored. I love thé rest of his works, but just really struggle with Stormlight. And I love big books (Malazan - looking at you) I loved both Tainted Cup and Silverblood Promise! I’m not sure if I can pick between my new favourite author of either Matt dinnimon or Robert Jackson Bennett

[@bripost]

Your comments on Hobbs/Fitz highlight why I struggle with that series, ultimately DNF'ing it: I just can't get into the book when I have such low regard for Fitz, the MC. How do you keep making such bad decisions over and over? It was such a struggle to read, and about half way through book 2 just gave up.

[@jessiemariecreates]

The Fallout series was fantastic! They built the world so well, it really captures the feeling of the games and there are still so many Easter eggs from the games which casual viewers might not catch 😊 but the series absolutely still stands on its own for viewers who have never played

[@LaughingStockfarm1]

I’d have to say the best book I’ve read so far this year is ‘The City of Last Chances’ by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I’m on my second read through and just loving it.

[@caitlinl2750]

Kavithri kinda let me down at the end but a good start!

[@Srbthmlnsmth]

I loved it personally!!

[@ithrahmunchswallow468]

I've read Abercrombie but not RR Martin 🤪🙌🏼

[@michaelmcgee335]

I’ve read both and in my opinion Abercrombie is more entertaining but definitely funnier. Loved Martin but love Abercrombie more.

[@ithrahmunchswallow468]

@@michaelmcgee335 good to know. I bought the first GoT when it came out but the style didn't snag me. I may try audio since that's my wheelhouse now 🤔

[@Srbthmlnsmth]

Kavithri is soooooo good and doesn’t get near enough love as it should so pls read it!!!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

You'll have had your tea?

[@Chance.Dillon]

Fallout games are awesome, but the show is equally awesome

[@ygspro]

1st. :).