The Way of Edan Review! | Dr. Fantasy's Debut Novel! | Edan #1

My review of THE WAY OF EDAN, book 1 in the Edan Trilogy by Dr. Philip Chase! A magical journey through a land on the brink of retributive war filled with songs, rituals, sorcery, and mucous trolls. This debut novel is, in my opinion, a rousing success.
Thank you to ‪@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy‬ chase for the ARC and for trusting me with the audiobook narration (due out at the end of summer). Your friendship is invaluable to me. Well done!
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[@mikesbookreviews]

I have difficulty audiobooking, but as an aspiring narrator I very much look forward to your performance. And, of course, reading the book!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

It is good! And I hope you have success in the narrator space as well!

[@patrickgaron1728]

I would like to hear that Mike! Maybe you can start with something like a Stephen King book ;-)

[@tabdallaauthor]

2 books a year minimum. I apologize for nothing! NOTHING! Great review! Even more excited to read it now

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

You must be stopped!

[@CharMeezy21]

Allen: 🎶”Edan is the only way.” Me: 🎶“ Tell me why”🎶 Great review Allen!

[@mikouf9691]

My only disappointment is that the book is not available yet. Thanks for the review! Even taking into account your potential biases, your review increased my desire to read the book.

[@scottferris2686]

Good review and I can’t wait to read the book!

[@farhad_s]

This book is my only pre-order of 2023. Great review, has me even more excited now.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Awesome

[@maggythestray6869]

I miss in modern Fantasy different races and I'm so glad that there are DWARVES in it !!!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Yessss same!

[@TallGuyReads]

This was a fantastic review, Allen! Definitely understand how difficult reviewing this book must’ve been for you and you hit it out of the park. Very excited to read this one!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Hey Alex

[@TallGuyReads]

@@thefantasynuttwork Oh hey there Jimmy! How’s life treating ya?

[@thefantasynuttwork]

@@TallGuyReads not bad man, I’ll see ya later

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Thanks so much, Alex!

[@TallGuyReads]

@@thefantasynuttwork ✌️

[@sethhale235]

Long time no comment. I'm so glad this is coming out. Great review.

[@BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Loved the review, and I’m SO PSYCHED for your narration!!!!!

[@christopherdoolan925]

I will be buying the physical version, and am looking forward to the audiobook.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Yesssss

[@vaughnroycroft999]

Well, you had me at "Tolkienesque." But I did stick around, and you've made my anticipation even greater, which is saying something. It's not surprising, from someone as thoughtful as Philip taking as much time as he did. Thanks for a thorough and balanced review.

[@flywithty1]

I am a quadriplegic, so I’m anxiously waiting for the audiobook. I wish you the best of luck!

[@FIT2BREAD]

I'm automatically buying it to support an amazing guy...it sounds really great and I am very excited to read it.

[@annak_reads]

Great review! Really excited to read the book!

[@fjuran1]

Great review, can't wait for 3/21/23 to read, I am also a fan of Philip's booktube.

[@readbykyle3082]

Excellent review, Allen! I was already hyped but this made me very excited. I can't believe you're only the four star strumpet. Over compensating because Philip's your friend 🤪

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

Vikings, -1 star.

[@akellerhouse83]

Wow. You covered everything I could want to know about this book. I'm really looking forward to reading this. I haven't read a classic fantasy style book in a long time.

[@alynam82]

Yea, this definitely amps up the excitement. I'm not a veteran of the fantasy genre, so I'm stoked to read a story that's different from much that I've read. I'm looking forward to the history, the lore, the norse-inspired vibe that may be reminiscent of John Gwynne's Bloodsworn.

[@RedFuryBooks]

Great review! Love the transparency with everything but appreciate the candor. I'm definitely more excited after this review - especially because of the Tolkien comparisons. Thanks!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Thank you! I hope you love it!

[@EhsJaySaunders]

Definitely going to pick this one up, and best of luck with the audiobook! A tricky but rewarding part of the process to put together.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

It's crazy complicated lol

[@Johanna_reads]

This was so good!!! I took a whole bunch of notes last night, so I could watch this, but I have very similar things to say. I think I was more of the target audience for this Tolkienesque type of fantasy, and I did not tire of all the inns. I just needed more elves! 😁

[@Johanna_reads]

I'm going to watch this after I finish the book and gather my thoughts, but I'll just say now that I can't wait to hear your Dweorg voices! 😁

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Johanna, go watch it. 😛😛😛

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

As long as they aren't Scots. Or Aussies. 😅

[@EricMcLuen]

Fine, its been a few months since I read a book with a holy war... After watching and listening to Philip for a few years now, wow, am not surprised his passion shows in his work. Filling up my cart for later this month.

[@brancellbooks]

Awesome review, Allen! I can’t wait to read this book; I’ve been excited ever since Philip’s first announcement!

[@Tyler.Morgan]

Great review, Allen! I can imagine how difficult this review was. Can't wait to get my hands on this series!

[@Stewart000]

Great review! I trust your reviews & yes, I will pre-order & will be listening to the audio. Yes, this review flipped me from wait & see to pre-order. Monsters & vikings & dwarfs- oh my!

[@AnithaGadeReads]

Great review, Allen! Magic system sounds intriguing. Looking forward to your narration.

[@MichaelRSchultheiss]

Well, I already pre-ordered it, but now I'm even more excited! Great review!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Yesssss

[@Thegrumpygill]

This is a situation where purchasing the book and audiobook is absolutely necessary! Please take my money I can’t wait ❤🙌

[@calvinstarr5228]

Can't wait for this book (and the audiobook obviously)

[@cipriansirbu3699]

I'm glad you liked it Allen,yes I've preordered the eBook and I'm looking forward to buy the paperback as well.I can't wait to start reading this.

[@thebrothersgwynne]

Cannot wait hear your narration of The Way of Edan!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Thanks, guys!

[@MrHehj]

Woo hoo this sounds like everything I expected it to be. You're preaching to the choir but snapped up the pre-order about 2 minutes in. I'll be sure to pick up the audio for a re-read! Super review, consider me hyped.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Yessss!

[@MacScarfield]

Really looking forward to reading this book! Love the Art Nouveau/Arts and Craft-style Stained Glass Look on the "The Way of Edan" Cover! The face reminds me of the faces on the figures found on the Northumbrian "Franks Casket" (and other depictions of the Germanic Hero Wayland the Smith), the Orange Background gives me a feeling of sunset/sunrise (especially with the leaves coloured blue-ish, as if viewed right before sunset/after sunrise), and the colour also hints of the Buddhist Influence Professor Philip Chase have spoken of (and the leaves could remind one of Lotus Petals): As such I am reminded of the Greek-Indian fusion of the Hellenistic Period (which among other things, highly influenced Buddhist art with Greek Classical Style), if the Greeks had been replaced with Medieval Anglo-Saxons!

[@Jeff_McIntyre]

Can't wait to get my hands on this. Excellent review as always Allen. Way to go Philip!

[@Rogue_VI]

Good to hear that this doesn't read like a stereotypical self-pub. I didn't think it would, but it's nice to have that confirmed.

[@moev29]

Allen is excited about a book with Vikings 📣 I repeat: Allen is excited about a book with Vikings 📣 this is not a drill people. I’m so happy for Phillip and excited to read this 🎉

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Hahahahahaha the Thjoths are cool

[@ChrisReadsBooks.]

Yessss more song magic plz. This was such a great review, has me even more excited to read the book.

[@adamborst]

Roughly 2:25 into the video, "this is an excellent book and you should buy it". Cut; Print; Done, onto the next review, lol. I did watch the rest. Very good review/analysis. I can't wait to get this upon release. Thank you.

[@csd8204]

Your book biases aside, this is a good review. As a long time viewer I can say with confidence you have a specific 'way' you like to see fantasy done. Glad Phillip's work met your standards.

[@yiShxng1996]

I wish all the best for you and Philip on this project!

[@ColinsCornerYT]

Fantastic review, Allen. I’ve been excited for Philips book for a while now just like so many of us in this community. And, I cannot wait to hear AUDIO ALLEN!

[@spellboundbybooks49]

You have indeed made me even more excited to read The Way of Edan (and it was already on my most anticipated list).

[@strangementalitypaperYT]

I'm reading this now for a vlog, and I absolutely love it. It's so refreshing to see an author who so blatantly wears his influences on his sleeve and even though this is old fashioned, there's something really contemporary about it. I think it's the violence and utilitarian prose.

[@callinicobo5991]

I can't wait for this book. Exellent review. If you are interested in dwarfs I suggest to try Markus Heitz, he have a very good 5 book series with dwarfs as protagonists.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Oh very cool! Thanks for the tip

[@bryson2662]

I'm excited to read this. Hope to cover on my podcast

[@thedrownedkingdomsaga7847]

Kudos Allen! We appreciate your honesty, striving for objectivity and impartiality in a tough spot. Great review. We are all so excited to read this book, and hear your narration of it.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Thank you, PL!

[@pjlights164]

Wow ok. Finishing up my current read this week. Definitely going to fill the gap with a short story so I can dig into this on 3/21. Can't wait!

[@chadia25]

Haha, was it Dwerg? That is the Dutch translation for Dwarf. Thank you for this review, Allen. ❤ Can't wait to read and listen to it. 🥳

[@72mje]

Loved this review! Super excited to read the book once it comes out.

[@tgibridays]

Man, Allen! You've got me hyped even more than I already was. Loved the review. Excited to get my eyes on this and hopefully hear the audiobook as well.

[@Liam......]

I am so excited to read this. The anticipation is building so much with every announcement and video, and this is just a fantastic review! And of course, I'm just as hyped for the audiobook as the initial release!

[@onfaerystories]

I love that review so much! You nailed it! Can't wait to read this book and see who will be my favourite characters! 😍 Also, rich history and complex dynamics between cultures and people always fascinate me, but I wouldn't have expected any less from Dr. Fantasy. 👌 I'm currently rereading Two Towers with the hubby (it's his first time!) and he loves all those slow random parts (I'm really talking about Treebeard complaining about the loss of his treewives or whatever) and I just really need this story to move forward so I can get to my favourite parts. So I totally understand, because I still loved LOTR overall. Return of The King wouldn't have been as epic and as emotionally rewarding without those boring cringy parts in the two first installments. It is what it is. Still a masterpiece. Both can be true. 🥴 Fun fact: my husband sighs everytime Gandalf or Galadriel or any characters with some sort of authority underlines someone's lineage (Aragorn son of Arathorn, Gimli son of Gloin). I guess there's hope for him. 😂

[@shaykininmybooks]

Can’t wait to read the book and listen to the audio!

[@esmayrosalyne]

I've been eagerly awaiting early reviews and you did not disappoint!! Now, I am not going to lie, I was feeling a bit nervous about the Tolkienesque style (because I don't tend to enjoy that more classic style too much), but you definitely allayed my concerns here. It sounds like Philip offers enough new exciting things to enjoy, so I can't wait to dive in. I have full faith in Philip to tell a banger of a story! And a sorceress with lightning bolts?! HOW COOL!! The magic here sounds fascinating, I can't wait to be entranced by it. Thanks for the brilliant review! And have fun/good luck with recording the audiobook, you are going to kill it for sure 🤩

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

It's definitely worth the read, even if the classical style isn't normally your thing!

[@seanhalpin87]

Already planning on it being a day one read, but I am so stoked for both you and phillip, I'm sure you're gonna knock the audiobook outta the park!

[@billybilodeau1991]

Loved this review. I don't do audio but this one I'll give it a go, this review feels like a great ramp up to do it.

[@Ironworthstriking]

I was interested in this book before but now I’m very hyped.

[@berserker8884]

Awesome review! I will definitely listen to the audiobook and read it physically as well. Since mine and Philip's tastes align super well, I expect this will be a 5 star for me. And yes, I am tempering my expectations, because I always do for everything like this, but I am mostly very optimistic. Very excited to read about these themes, cultures, enjoy the beautiful prose that stylistically contrasts the brutal cinematic battles. This is honestly one of the many reasons why Malazan is my favorite series, so your review got me even more excited!(don't worry, I am not comparing this book to Malazan that directly, just in some stylistic things you mentioned and the focus on theme).

[@tracejefferson3169]

Excellent review, I've pre-ordered my copy 😊

[@avi4905]

Awesome review! You did a great job with this. I pre-ordered already 😁. Can't wait for the audiobook as well. Harry up Allen.

[@andreamiller3578]

I'm quite excited about this!!

[@lacys340]

Great job!! Very thorough and well reasoned.I know you were nervous about it, but think you hit on the perfect balance.

[@madisongoodyear5040]

Really excellent review! I’m extremely excited.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Thank you!

[@ernstbrehm1135]

Great review! Damn, I can’t wait for this!

[@jarltrippin]

15:57 We the people demand a full version of "Edan is the Only Way."

[@MimiWhimsy]

Thank you for the wonderful, thoughtful, and honest review. I love the honesty in covering your thoughts, and the fact that your thoughts are likely influenced by friendship. My best friend is an author and I definitely understand and appreciate that influence. And...think it is just as it should be. :o) Looking forward to the series!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Thank you so much!

[@BookishDrummer]

definitely looking forward to hearing your audiobook performance Allen!

[@geauxreadbooks]

I can’t wait to read this one! I’m primarily a physical book reader but I really want to hear your narration!

[@sheyslibrary]

I disappeared off the bookternet and stopped reading for a while but have slowly been trying to interact and read more. The latter has mostly been through audiobooks so you know I’ll be picking TWoA up as soon as it’s available!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

SHEY!!! So good to see you back!!

[@sheyslibrary]

Thank you! started my first teaching job so things have been crazy. so glad to be back!!

[@C.S.Brulevent]

Well, that sounds absolutely fantastic! Great review, Allen. Now. How long are you giving Dr. Fantasy until you publish your actual review? Two weeks after his book's released? A month? I'm hoping for a duet review, with Jimmy, of your (dis-)honest thoughts on The Way of Edan. (that would make an awfully funny video).

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

We're giving it a week before the real 1 star reviews come out

[@mgunit7447]

Looking forward to reading this one

[@jeremyfee]

I enjoyed this review. I'm looking forward to reading The Way of Edan when it comes out, and then eventually listening to the audio book someday.

[@arlissbunny]

“He’s such a big tool he should have a sponsorship by Craftsmen.” Hahahaha! Thanks for that!! I already could not wait. Now you’ve gone and made it worse. 😠😊 This is a great review. Enjoy Rome!!

[@georgebest5412]

Just finished it, had a good time although I agree I wasn't as invested in Dayraven as I'd hope to be, I also felt it got a bit too descriptive for the first half of the book but the second half the plot & pace picked up really well. I immediately started the 2nd book so congrats Philip, I'm thoroughly enjoying my time in Eormenlond 😀

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Ohhh... even more excited now!

[@AnEruditeAdventure]

As long as you do a full boy band cover of the song in the audiobook, I don’t think anyone will have anything to complain about. 🤷🏼‍♂️😂 But seriously, I’m so excited for this. Hearing how Tolkienesque it is just confirms again that I’m going to enjoy it. I can’t wait. -T

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

I'll see if Philip will let me insert the track somewhere 😛

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

@@TheLibraryofAllenxandria Why ask? 😆

[@marcweber8509]

🎶Edaaaaan is the onlyy wayy 🎶

[@aliaa1355]

omg I can't wait for the audiobook!!

[@Mmitchtexas]

I may wait to read until the audio and then immersion read it

[@MokurenDojo]

Ok now I’m ready to read your fantasy novelization of the Peloponnesian war!!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

I want to write one so bad lol

[@MokurenDojo]

@@TheLibraryofAllenxandria well you’ll have at least one reader!😂

[@Paromita_M]

Very nice discussion. I love Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's writing. Interesting to hear about the writing style because that is the most important to me while reading. I believe another of Dr Chase's influences is Le Guin so the anthropological nods (with the rituals) sound kind of apt? Noo not graphic battle scenes - one of my pet peeves in fantasy 😭. I'm scared now. Oh the spells are being chanted like say mantras that are said to gain power if recited collectively? Nice. Have you read Memory, Sorrow and Thorn by Tad Williams? Wonder how this book compares to that. Once again, really nice review. Thank you 🙏🏽. 4* is a very good rating!

[@mvprindle]

I was already looking forward to this book, but if I wasn't, you would have had me at "mucus trolls." 😅

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Western biased review smh

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

🤣🤣🤣 You are trash and GRRM is a hack. 😛

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

The dwarves are prpbably the tallest race, lol.

[@seanhalpin87]

The only thing I'm NOT looking forward to is the olde English/poetry esque stuff that I didn't care for in Tolkien. The rest of the things mentioned, I am super stoked about. I am open to be surprised by the songs and to actually enjoy it, without waiting for it to be over. It's all about how it's implimented, and I have faith in dr fantasy

[@SheWasOnlyEvie]

There needs to be a Edan boy band now.

[@mvinson8706]

Will the audio be released the same release date? Also great review. I'm excited to read this!

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Sadly no, the audio will be out by the end of summer.

[@J.R.Carrel]

I can't wait to read the book and to listen to your direction. It's comparable to Richard Swan Justice King

[@phen0menos]

"Edan is the only way" killed me 🤣

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

It's a #1 hit single

[@patrickgaron1728]

Excellent disclaimer! :-)

[@Wouter_K]

Hahaha, I believe nothing dear sir. You're bought! Nah, just kidding. Looking forward to the book, curious what Philip wrote and this might just be the first audiobook I buy. I'm also curious about your voice acting :)

[@madisongoodyear5040]

Songs in fantasy: Not uncommon at all. Allen: I feel the need to clarify that it’s not an early 2000’s boy band. 😂💀💀💀💀💀

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Hahahahaha look, I don't know what people know and don't know 😛

[@madisongoodyear5040]

@@TheLibraryofAllenxandria I skipped back and watched that part like 5 times hahaha 🤣

[@TonyTheJabroni]

Looking forward to the book even more now. I'm happy you actually enjoyed it, could you imagine having to narrate a book you hated? Nightmare.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Ugh, I've heard that sometimes happens and you just have to push through

[@BookishDrummer]

16:00

[@maggythestray6869]

Can you please make a boyband and create a song named Way of Edan?:D

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Lol we're working on our first album

[@rumpelRAINS]

I want it the way of Edan. Tell me why

[@MrJordanworkman]

Please sing Edan is the only way somewhere in the audiobook

[@karenryan490]

Good job Allen!

[@specials6165]

Do you have an estimate on when the audio book narration for this book will be out? I'm looking forward to listening to it.

[@TheLibraryofAllenxandria]

Hard at work on it. Rest peacefully in that the time between book 1 and boo 2 audio will be much shorter