The Will of the Many: Spoiler-free & Spoiler Review | 2 To Ramble

[@adri_144]

what i loved about the will of the many was how there was finally a clever protagonist. someone who takes all things into consideration and when smth is too dangerous, instead of being like "i'm the main character, nothing's gonna happen to me so i'm just gonna go do this thing and succeed," he just leaves because it's not worth the risk and comes back better prepared. i was also pleasantly surprised by how certain characters were portrayed (A BIT OF A SPOILER) - like veridius who is described as the principal at the academy and so you probably imagine him as this middle-aged/old dude who holds lots of power and will be a nuisance (at least i did) but instead you get this young charismatic guy who gets on well with the students and has you questioning whether he's actually as bad as you were told. also the setting being inspired by ancient rome is just a great bonus to it all.

[@pippaschroeder9660]

I loved how Vis gave zero fucks in the chess-like game against that one girl and the duel where he busted the guy for cheating. Eidhin also subverted expectations when you thought he was gonna be the Neville long bottom bully of the story but ends but befriending Vis, I loved their friendship

[@Deedubyar]

You can’t tell that best moment in this book was not when Belli offered Vis the chance to remove a piece from the board to make it easier for him but he ends up removing one of his own pieces. Like bro… what a guy. Seems like something Darrow would do and I love it.

[@henryyt1]

The chess match was one of my fav scenes. Badass and cathartic. Chapter 20 is the highlight of the book for me though, what a chapter

[@susanrobertson984]

I started to reread right away and the opening chapter he is playing a game of whatever this game is called with the other prison guard. I had totally forgotten.

[@Anonymous-mx8sh]

Big nuts, politics in books can really hit

[@dishamistrymazepa7632]

This book is a masterpiece, I still haven’t stopped recommending it to anyone who will listen

[@alexiasp]

i like seeing Austin excited, it’s been a while

[@scionsilverbeat8149]

It’s been MONTHS since I read it. Yet hearing you guys talk about specific scenes brought me right back to the feels I had reading it as though I’d just read it yesterday. This book was insane in the best way possible.

[@2ToRamble]

👊👊

[@hunterramey8180]

This book was fantastic. Even my wife liked it and she usually sticks to Sarah J. Maas type books. Part 3 was god tier level stuff when Vis goes back "home."

[@2ToRamble]

Great scenes all around

[@anthonybrigante9087]

35:32 - Haven’t finished the video and maybe I’m the one misremembering, but I swear that they mentioned Vis’ skill at Swordplay & Foundation significantly earlier in the book and not just at the moment he needed to be good at it.

[@2ToRamble]

I (believe) they did?

[@vallano8970]

They did. We learn about the foundation skill basically right at the state when he's playing against the man he worked with. And we learn about his sword skill when he's practicing again lanistia

[@pandusonu]

20:45 absolutely my fav scene. Chapter XLV, I read the last few pages multiple times, total badass scene. And he didn't say he is moving to next class to the shitty professor, he just said "It seems you need to check the equpment again" He didnt need to say he won or is moving to next class, everyone just silently knew and accepted that.

[@2ToRamble]

100%

[@CaptPicard81]

Finished it today, absolutely blown away. All the best aspects of Red Rising and Hunger Games with none of the weaknesses

[@2ToRamble]

Its amazing but dont diss my Red rising like that 😂

[@Emily-vk8gw]

So glad you guys finally reviewed this one! I can't wait for the second book 🙂 SPOILERS: Quick note about characters: Islington’s dialogue is sparingly used. But when he does use it it’s very well done. The scene where Vis and Eidhin are making fun of the teacher had me laughing out loud, and did more to develop their friendship than any of the other descriptions. My opinion with the Gary Stu thing is that the book is told in first person, so of course Vis is going to get out of any issues that arise. The question is how. The fact is that Vis is not actually better than everyone at everything. There are characters who are more intelligent, or at least better educated (Indol, Emissa). And Belli is better at him in running the maze and about equal to him at the chess game. He’s not particularly good at getting people to like him (as established in class 7, 6, and 5) because political maneuvering is not something he enjoys even though he’s trained at it. He only starts being successful at it in the upper classes when the classmates themselves are also prioritizing politicking. The thing that he consistently does is not overextend his hand. No one had seen him play chess, so no one knew he was good at it. But we as an audience know he’s good because it was literally on the first page. And the fact that he speaks Eidhin’s language is not surprising because it’s established from chapter one that his family prioritized knowing languages so that you could read ancient texts without Hierarchy biases. All of that said I do wish that they used the side characters’ expertise more to solve the issues. I’m hoping that becomes more prevalent in the second book when he is (I assume) going to have to do more politics maneuvering.

[@2ToRamble]

Rich and I both agree he leans more gary stuff but definitely not using that term in a negative way, at least for me, because it didnt detract. I like your point tho!

[@Playatoma]

Been waiting for this one!! I also read The Licanius Trilogy years back and thought it was really underrated. But by the first chapter alone I have never seen such a dramatic improvement in a writers ability to prose, dialogue, style, etc. such a great book!

[@HMadalin]

I've read it one year ago and I still think about it. One of my favorite books

[@Doctor_Rockso]

Enjoy the content guys! Richard one complaint is that your worldbuilding criticisms are usually that if the book wasnt a history textbook spelling everything out, then it wasnt world building. Suggestions and implications and mysteries are part of worldbuilding imo. Sometimes i feel that you only rate worldbuilding highly if it comes at the detriment of plot and characters because the book didnt spend all its page real estate in world description

[@Emily-vk8gw]

Not sure I have the same critique because I haven't watched enough of their videos. But I really liked the fact that Islington didn't info dump. It treats the reader as intelligent and let's them figure it out over the course of the book. It annoys me when books explain too much or characters have conversations that are too simplistic just for the reader's benefit.

[@2ToRamble]

Curious what Richard thinks on this - ill have to bring this up to see if he agrees with the criticism! (Also thanks for watching and not criticising me, austin, fragile ego)

[@ollebergqvist1690]

Love your videos. Can you guys pls do a top 10 favorite books or something similar. If you talked 2-3 minutes about every book. Woud be a really fun watch.

[@2ToRamble]

Maybe we can do an update at the end of each year like other Booktubers do of our top 10!

[@ollebergqvist1690]

@@2ToRamble That woud be awesome. The Will of the many went to number 1 of my tbt after watching the spoiler free section. Love from Sweden🇸🇪

[@grabsgranite3188]

I wish I enjoyed this as much as you guys! I liked it and will definitely continue the series. Love seeing the excitement!

[@2ToRamble]

😁

[@carsonhumphreys]

I liked that Vis was pretty good at everything because it speaks to the quality of culture, talent, and skill that the Hierarchy has destroyed during their conquest and helps show the flaws of the Hierarchy.

[@wahajchaudhry7563]

Long time subscriber, first time commenter - You guys are what reignited my spark for reading!

[@2ToRamble]

Thanks so much for watching our stuff! What a conpliment - glad youre back into reading

[@ESimms]

I’ve read hundreds of books and have never read any fantasy, I was blessed to have this as my first in the genre. I loved this book! I’m so excited for the next installments and am now looking for others to try!

[@2ToRamble]

Welcome to the genre! What a great book to start with - rly glad you loved it

[@marcochen9117]

I think this novel is the perfect segway for king killer fans. It shares many of the same tropes with a school setting, climbing the ladder of a hierarchy of sorts. Imo the prose of Name of the wind didn't wow me as it did many others, so I don't think fans will be disappointed with the prose by Islington (which is heavily improved since the licanius trilogy). I think the characters are way more plentiful and interesting than the king killer though, the side characters both in the school, and in other factions have lots of great dynamics with the main character, as well as a whole lot of political intrigue with the overall world. What I do think both books share is a bit of an "OP" main character, who imo are both a bit of blank slates. But imo Vis in Will of the Many is a little bit more interesting and at least has better dynamics than Kvothe. I actually thought Kvothe was at his most interesting in the recount chapters. I do think both books have a bit of a "down" segment to them. I really really disliked the dragon hunting section of name of the wind, it took way too long, wasn't really exciting and just went on for too long. I think with Will of the Many, during the climax, there was a long section where Vis is doing another mission to uncover a secret, it gets a bit jumbled there for me and the revelation takes a bit of time to get going. I think with the Will of the Many tho that part has a bigger role in the 2nd book, where as the dragon hunting in Name of the wind was just a bit of time dragging that doesn't necessarily drive the story forward.

[@HyrulianKale]

I didn't realize that Islington published another book until I saw a clip of you promoting it on my feed, so thanks for that!. If you want to know how to pronounce the names, on his site he has a whole glossary of location and people names with how he wants them pronounced.

[@IamCree]

I listened to the audiobook so I haven't seen the glossery, but based on how people are spelling the names here in the comments, it seems like he's using Greek pronunciations. Which I like

[@sabo-archipelago5520]

Fairly new to your channel started tuning in a couple weeks ago for your opinions on The First Law trilogy. I really appreciate your opinions and can say this has bumped The Will of The Many up on my TBR. The energy in this video really sells this book is on a different tier. Can’t wait to start thank you both.

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@ladymairreads]

The will of the many is THE Roman Empire book. Read it twice and loved it more each time

[@Talking_Story]

Wow! This is moving up my TBR.

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@CombativeRoboGuy]

God I want to reread this book now. I read it during a trying time and I was just obsessed after I passed page 200.

[@CasualTotoro]

I’ve had this saved in my watch later, and have been listening to this on my runs and hikes since you guys uploaded this. Aside from the butchering of the names, you guys are spot on! Funny enough. I’ve adopted your ratting metric and this was mine: a 4.25 😂 Emotional Impact: 4.5 Thought Provoking: 3.5 Characters: 4.5 Plot: 4.25 World Building: 4.75 Prose: 4

[@2ToRamble]

Great score!

[@ShanBatavia]

So happy about this review, was waiting for this one!

[@HollowDomain110]

Great vids, boys. Seems like we are all in the same boat on this one: give me a great story and I’ll be flexible on many other issues. Give me a reason to trust an author, and I’ll hang on through even self-perceived lulls or bad points.

[@JesusJr269]

Literally finished the book today! Really enjoyed it, the final scene with Calidous (if you know, you know) really got me shook. So many unanswered questions, glad it shouldn’t be too long a wait for book 2 :)

[@katherinep1010]

Stopped after the spoiler free. I'm currently reading the first Licanus book and you guys have convinced me to try this one out too. I super duper appreciate that you guys told us it just follows the one character perspective. I wish that sort of info was easier to find about a book, along with whether or not it's dual timeline.

[@2ToRamble]

We will make sure to include that info more in our reviews!

[@johnzack6961]

Seeing this drop while in the middle of the book made me so happy to know I’ll have something to watch about it after finishing. Islington’s other stuff definitely is moving up on the TBR

[@2ToRamble]

🙏

[@emersonwright5390]

Went and picked up the book. You guys have me very excited.

[@2ToRamble]

Lets gooo!

[@AlaricAlcaeus]

I remmeber i made comment about this book back in October im so happy that yall made vid on this

[@esmayrosalyne]

This entire video just had me wanting to pump my fists in the air because of Austin's unbridled enthusiasm lol. HECK YES, I needed the sequel like yesterday!! And I think it's going to be 4 books, which I am super happy about because the more the better 🤩

[@mayhem502]

I've been just as excited as Austin about this book lol. I got Red Rising vibes from it in terms of the writing it just felt really good, dying waiting for the next one. (I wrote this comment before Richard mentioned it also being similar to Red Rising glad we got the same vibes from it lol.)

[@phoebeknightly9922]

I'm pretty sure James islington mentioned that vis is based on kvothe from name of the wind. It was interesting to hear how your opinion on the 2 characters were similar.

[@samuelleask1132]

Top 3 reads from me that I read last year, along with Empire of the Vampire and Legends & Lattes

[@focusrelax8838]

1:07:25 is the prose similar to Brandon Sanderson?

[@2ToRamble]

Not super similar, mainly the difference of first vs third person narration

[@mellyemily4648]

As a friendly counter argument, (at or around 31:55 ), I think he's repeatedly thrust into these situations where he has no choice but to show these mofos what's up LOL. Everyone at the academy underestimated him because of the cover story he created ( "humble beginnings") and it's nice to see that he is more than what people perceive him to be. He knows when to act on his knowledge and expertise when it's needed. Like for the foundation game, he used his skills to help out his friend..... If that makes sense. Ok bye 🙂

[@allysoncaron8405]

I loooove this book and so enjoyed hearing you talk about it

[@2ToRamble]

Fantastic book - thank you for listening!

[@Silver_Girl178]

I enjoyed this book-- thanks for the review/recommendation, guys😊though -- as per usual-- I'm starting to think I should have waited until the series was finished.

[@xgremlynnx]

I couldn't get into Red Rising, but THIS book??? I was completely obsessed!! Waiting for the sequel has been so painful, but it'll be worth the wait for sure.

[@Brockfilms24]

The will of the many, the strength of the few, the power of one.

[@cindyjemutai9812]

I was reading red rising because i read the will of the many and wanted something similar because i to was 'sparked'. this is one of my favorite reads of all time. Red rising however despite the similarities didnt give me the same feeling. It felt way more amateur in conparison. I also watched the red rising 1 star review vidoes and i found myself agreeing with many of the sentiments 😂. I wouldnt give it a 1 star, maybe a 2.51, but i just felt like the will of the many did it so much better. Its world more beliavable, the stakes felt higher, and i was constantly at the edge of my seat reading this book. Not that red rising stakes arent high, i just didnt feel that they were if that makes sense. Which it would if youve read the will of the many. Thrilling anxiety filled masterpiece

[@Anonymous-mx8sh]

Literally just I’m finished it. Red rising from a parallel universe, not quite as good in my opinion, but really good. Excited for how it looks to differentiate itself towards the end

[@AL8INOCARE8EAR]

Perfect timing! I finished this book last night after starting it on Friday. I went into this book expecting some similarities to Red Rising. Immediately after reaching Ch 1 I knew I was going to love the book. Red Rising-ish plot with Warbreaker-ish magic system? Count me IN. I was glued to the book the entire time. I would have given it a perfect 5/5 but there were was 1 scene/interaction that almost felt forced, and a couple of scenes that felt repetitive. Still enjoyable, but those took me out just a tad. Solid 4.5/5

[@PixelatedEpiphany]

Just for clarification on Gary Stew or Mary Sue. The important part is that they have all these skills out of no where without any training on the page and or screen. They are just magically the best ever at everything.

[@bullbythehorns808]

I liked the book but thought there were a couple of plot holes/issues 1)Why were certain very important places not heavily guarded or even just guarded 2) why is vis better than everyone at everything with very little effort-many had equally or more rigerous upbringing 3) Why were the saftey teams not spread out as stated they were required to be

[@firecy]

Given how excited Austin is about both this book and Red Rising, and especially given how he's generally OK with the Mary Sue aspects of Vis's personality, I'd be really interested to see how he feels about Name of the Wind.

[@anomanderrake69]

Towards the end of it now and REALLLLLLY enjoying it

[@valliyarnl]

Want to read this but got to do Licanius first :)

[@jaishans]

Never thought I would see Austin cheat on Peirce Brown so hard.

[@2ToRamble]

Dont worry, Pierce doesnt have to know

[@zaga002]

Oh, I’ve been waiting for this one

[@BreathResolution]

I literally just finished this last night, and was like "what the fuuuuuuuuuuuu". Can only agree on this book getting me out of my reading slump.

[@2ToRamble]

Right???

[@MrBigmorg3000]

Finished this book last night. WOW!! It was fantastic!! Having only Vis’s POV was a great idea. With how every single person is out for themselves, or at least it seems this way, you never know what the others are plotting. Now I don’t know what to read next. I could use some help deciding from the following: Elantris Warbreaker Shadows of Self The Sunlit Man The Blade Itself Heaven Breaker IT Any suggestions, and yes I have read the Stormlight Archive including Dawnshard and Edgedancer.

[@2ToRamble]

I (Austin) equally love Warbreaker and Will of the Many! I think you’d really enjoy since it seems we’re similar kind of readers

[@MrBigmorg3000]

@@2ToRamble sounds like that is my next book then. As I always say, the more Brando Sando, the better! Thanks!

[@user-bm3ts2ql6s]

its amazing, i'm waiting for the next one just as much as i'm waiting for the last red rising book

[@stargatefish]

I'm 2 thirds of the way through the book and Literally look up if you guys had done a review on it yesterday!!! It's soo good so far! Can't wait to finish the book

[@2ToRamble]

Great timing!!

[@stargatefish]

@@2ToRamble I'm going to finish the book today and then geek out about it while watching you guys do the same haha

[@reirei7086]

Saw your video. Had this book on my TBR. Watched up until the spoiler section. Read the book. Came back and watched the rest of the video. I’m so glad I did cause I loved this book. Kinda annoyed I have to wait until 2025 to get my answers to that cliffhanger of an ending but damn. ‘‘Twas worth it 😅❤

[@2ToRamble]

Sorry for making you wait, that’s the biggest negative about this book 😭

[@nicodemogawronski2052]

I loved the audiobook. I'm really looking forward to book 2

[@eldenking9285]

Now it’s late 2025, “Strength of the few”. And he’s already well into The first draft of book 3!

[@seeschwalbe]

Best book I read last year, I'm so excited to read it again before the next one comes out! Spoilery part of the comment: I absolutely love stories where a character has a secret that could be the end of them if someone found out so they can't really trust anyone. And that is the whole book! And most of the characters! And that secret makes the protagonist the underdog to the whole oppressive system (who doesn't root for the underdog)! I was really at the edge of my seat the whole time reading this book because this whole card house of secrets that is the plot was build so precariously that it could crumble at any moment and I wanted to know how the characters would make sure it didn't. As an added bonus I got a lot of really smart characters, which are typically the ones that end up as my favourites. And I absolutely agree, the plotting that went into this book was insanely good! I also really like your theories about where the second book will go after that epilogue, they make a lot of sense and would make for an amazing story. If I remember correctly (its been a few months), when I finished the book I got the feeling that maybe one of the alternate Vis' might go down a darker route and have a character change for the worse since he got pushed into these directions a few times already in book one (again, if I remember correctly). I am really excited to find out where the story will go from here.

[@2ToRamble]

Oh yes - the tension of “i cant be found out is awesome - another one of my (austin) favorite books does that 😁

[@seeschwalbe]

@@2ToRamble ooh, which one? I probably should add it to my tbr list if I haven't read it yet!

[@2ToRamble]

@@seeschwalbe golden son :D

[@2ToRamble]

@@seeschwalbe Golden Son :D

[@blu3poisonfrog]

i read this book in january back-to-back and am still insane about it

[@briagolden1]

Just finished this. PHENOMINAL BOOK!!

[@2ToRamble]

👊👊

[@JARHuygebaert]

Is it possible to listen to the patreon discussion about this book after you sign up? Was it recorded?

[@2ToRamble]

It was and is on our patreon

[@tgibridays]

Yaaaaaas! I loved this book. All hype for me. Definitely Red Rising vibes, but also a better book one since he's a more experienced author than Pierce Brown was when he wrote RR.

[@BookishGecko]

Excellent book! I initially borrowed it from the library, finished it and immediately ordered a copy because I want this book on my shelves and I’m definitely carrying on with it as soon as book 2 is out. I read The Shadow of What Was Lost yesterday and I really enjoyed it and I’m upset that it’ll take a week for the next book to get to my library for me 😭😂 Also boo Levy (I say with love)

[@2ToRamble]

Poor Levy lol

[@ladymairreads]

Also if you don’t like name of the wind I’d recommend the first binding. People criticise it for being too like NOTW but I found it veered away. I adore it (and didn’t like NOTW)

[@ivorv5063]

The first book of the licanius trilogy is not rough, i think the second one is the roughest. I loved the series but i feel it should have been more books.

[@alynam82]

Cutting out before spoilers. But nice to see such high regards for this book. I'm looking forward to getting to this. Wow Austin, 4.5☆? It must be golden

[@2ToRamble]

Loved it! Hope you give it a try and let us know what you think

[@adeoyesunday3323]

You had me at "fantasy version of red rising,", I am starting today lol

[@BrownTown89]

Have yal played the red rising board game?? I just got it, would be cool to play it on stream lol

[@2ToRamble]

We havent but do own it!

[@pattypage6723]

Loved this book!! Just finished it last week. Second book please❤

[@qbanboi069]

Mike from Mike's book review interviewed James, and he asked him the biggest question we all had... It's Islington, like island. 🤣 And I agree Richard, Austin would be super pumped reading Rage of Dragons!

[@qbanboi069]

I love how character is the longest portion like it was for the book club.. and mainly about Vis being a Gary Stu xD

[@2ToRamble]

Had to do it 😂

[@tenthlegionstudios1343]

One of my favorite books last year, and maybe in a long time. My wife and mom also read it and loved it. It seems to reach a large audience. Although - if I had one complaint, the print in the actual physical book is so tiny. What is this, a book for ants?? Come on James.

[@Emily-vk8gw]

To be fair, in an interview he says he was surprised by how small the font was too. Apparently it has something to do with the cost of paper going up.

[@tenthlegionstudios1343]

@@Emily-vk8gw didnt know that! Figured it was around hitting a shorter overall page count to sell. But cost makes more sense.

[@2ToRamble]

Oh dang we didnt know that!

[@kristen7623]

Part one draggggged for me and then the rest of the book was an easy 5/5. Don’t give up!!!

[@na.sa3929]

Can somebody help me, Is there any difference in the UK version to the US one? Its the only one available at my area. 😢

[@2ToRamble]

It should be the same! Just different covers/marketing is usuallly how it differs

[@na.sa3929]

@ thank you so much!

[@johnlewis7272]

The main thing this book taught me was to wait until a series is completed before starting. The wait for the second book is agonizing.

[@2ToRamble]

Lol very true

[@OrsvikEnnin]

I haven’t had this serious post-book depression since finishing Mistborn, which Austin NEEDS to read btw

[@2ToRamble]

I am as we speak 🤓

[@matthewmckinnon9298]

If it weren’t for Lonesome Dove and Pillars of the Earth this would be my favorite book I’ve read this year

[@laarnimariesotelo2379]

The epilogue was where it’s at. The epilogue is why I understand people have this book 5 stars.

[@2ToRamble]

Soso good

[@mcp0y3]

Ok CONVINCED ME TO BUY!

[@2ToRamble]

🤝🤝

[@darthmalgus232]

I’m not the finishing the book until the sequel comes out, so I can just go right into the next one. I hate cliffhangers (I spoiled the ending for myself, but I do that with most books/movies anyways. It doesn’t really bother me personally).

[@joaquimreeves6060]

Psychopath behavior…

[@focusrelax8838]

Is this book anything better and any books in the stormlight series?

[@2ToRamble]

Personally (austin here) not better than Stormlight first 3 books. I would say it’s better than Rhythm of War

[@amy_harboredinpages]

I really liked this book too! That end though! Mind blown 🤯 ...😎 4.75 for me. 📚🥰📖

[@2ToRamble]

🤝

[@cacophonic7]

Have you guys read the prequels: The Will of the One, and The Will of the Two?

[@reallifeshisui6644]

Now this is a review I’ve been waiting for…. Before watching: curious to see how Austin reacts to a better Red Rising book 1. (The rest of RR is obviously goated, but book 1 vs will of the many is just not close)

[@minaa107]

I thought red rising book 1 was better 😭 or at least it did better at grabbing my attention

[@2ToRamble]

It’s close but RR is just one of my favorites!

[@reallifeshisui6644]

@@2ToRamble in defense of pierce, his book 1 is like half the length of WotM and James also had an entire trilogy of experience. Plus I’m pretty sure islington credits RR as a source of inspo.

[@loonar7960]

I feel like this does more than book 1 of Red Rising, but isn't executed as well. They are both roughly 4/5 for me, but for different reasons. I'd call TWOTM a 3.75 and RR is a solid 4.

[@Emily-vk8gw]

I just read the first three books in Red Rising because everyone kept comparing them and I loved this one so much... and I understand why people are making the comparison because they both have the 17 year old from the "lower class" integrating into an elite school. But when you're comparing book one to book one they weren't really in the same category for me. Part of it happens to take place at a school, but that's not really integral to the story as a whole in The Will of the Many. This is definitely more of a political intrigue book. And despite the fact that magic system is not well described it's very clear that the magic system makes the economics of the world go round. Which makes the morality questions of technological advances vs subjugation of the populus all the more interesting. Exploring the politics and letting the world build naturally in a way that wasn't just info dumping were my favorite parts. Red Rising, especially book one, doesn't have that level of intricacy. And since everyone was comparing them I went into it expecting political intrigue and so it was a let down for me. Maybe books 4-6 have more of it but even if they do it took 3 books to get there. This one did all of it in book one, and book 2 is set up to expand passed what we've already seen.

[@kingdonsobek]

Loved this book. I’m surprised y’all didn’t mention as something surprising, spoiler, when Emissa stabs Vis

[@focusrelax8838]

8:21 it’s going to be 4 books in this series not 3

[@2ToRamble]

This is right, thank you for the correction!

[@senecaryan4155]

Last two times he got stoked like this was Red Rising & Stormlight Archive.... and those are both two of the best underdog feel good series I've gotten sucked into. Not that wheel of time 🧀🧀🧀🧀

[@2ToRamble]

Exactly 😂

[@Jay100.]

I’m hoping that in one of those alternate universes that callidus is alive 😭😭😭.. I don’t like that he died without knowing about his best friend being a freaking prince

[@SissouLoveVideo]

Yes I have been waiting for this one ! I didn't love it as much as some people it was a 4 stars for me but still, great great book !! If you liked some of the thematics here : the survivor of a fallen kingdom, the critic of democracy etc. you should read The Aurelian Cycle ! It's a complete trilogy with great themes and... it has dragons ! It is categorised as YA, and the first half of the first book reads a bit like that but overall it really doesn't take the expected YA tropes and I've seen youtube reviewers who are used to reading only Adult fantasy LOVING this series !

[@SImba87719]

I recommend Aurelian Cycle any chance I can. It’s such a great trilogy.

[@SissouLoveVideo]

@@SImba87719 It IS !!!!

[@theoriginalkimerli]

Has Austin read Name of the Wind?

[@2ToRamble]

Yes - we reviewed it on the channel, episode #172

[@ashleyholbird4287]

Everybodys highly reccomending this book...but... i hated Lycanius. Pretty scared to read another one by him

[@stephanieneal5942]

I wasn't a big fan of Licanius either - to be honest, I don't even remember much of it. But I really liked The Will of the Many, I think it's a big step up. I'd give it a try!

[@RhinoViper]

I haven't read this one yet, but just realize that Licanious was first released 10 years ago and was his debut...so a couple of good reasons to give him a second chance at this point...especially since everyone seems to love it. : )

[@bigflee3556]

Good morning

[@2ToRamble]

Morning!

[@zarruhsuponkulov5710]

Just waiting for yall to start the suneater series.

[@2ToRamble]

We reviewed book 1, just havent reviewed book 2 yet

[@guilleyo161]

Why did you change from rating out of 10 to the 5 stars rating?

[@2ToRamble]

We released an episode (#126) explaining in depth the changes to the 5 star scale!

[@vigilantScrivener]

I didn’t care for the first book of the Licanius trilogy, so that put me off from reading this one. Now that I’ve got time I’ll have to check it out.

[@HashiraFranklin]

Just finished the book and I didn't love it. It felt like with every character and scenario their only purpose was to progress the plot. I also found Vis super unlikeable with how mary sue he was.

[@2ToRamble]

Ahh fair enough, what are books more up your alley? Anything similar to Will of the Many?

[@HashiraFranklin]

@@2ToRamble I loved the Red Rising series which I'd say mirrors Will of the Many in a lot of ways. Best thing I've read this year was probably Artificial Wisdom. Also really enjoying The First Law series of books. I'm currently on Red Country.

[@SImba87719]

I tried reading Rage of Dragons, but couldn’t get into it.

[@jsummer8974]

Austin Please read Rage of Dragons!!!!!

[@deelak2329]

Look, I thought this book was fine. But it really shouldn't be compared to Red Rising. Red Rising series is next level.

[@Animotost]

Bro I literally thought I was the only one who didn’t fall in love with this book! Glad to see a new member of the club