Top Fantasy Books |

[@syedraidarsalan4685]

I first watched this video on the 27th of May, 2019. Following your recommendation, I started reading The Riyria Series and finished all six books. Here to say thank you. For you, I was able to spend a great amount of time in bliss.

[@IndianBooktuber]

So happy that I found this video. You have featured some really different fantasy books that I haven't already heard about. Thanks :) subscribed.

[@BrandonGuimond]

Really great hearing someone talk about Warbreaker. Such a great, underrated book by Brandon and gets overlooked (as does Elantris).

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Brandon Guimond Yeah his standalones don't get nearly as much attention as his series do. I'm hoping to reread Elantris within the next month or two! I plan to start doing reviews of them as I make my way through them for a second time hopefully catching more of the Cosmere references

[@toxsin193]

highly recommend Riyria revelations!!!

[@TheRealUnrealForReal]

Loooove Ship of Magic Trilogy!❤️

[@mcmohitchauhan21]

Nice, different, and refreshing recommendations. I haven't heard of most of these books except the mistborn trilogy. Just what I was looking for. Going to be devouring these. 🙂

[@kimioney]

I was on the fence whether I should Robin Hobb or not cause it's supposedly slow paced, however after seeing your review, I guess it deserves a shot.

[@ConnorOBrien]

Oh! The second two books in the first trilogy (Farseer) are slow! But I would say the second trilogy, The Liveship Traders is worth getting to!

[@lilymcallister9751]

I struggled with the first book as well...maybe I will go back.

[@annettetesta8816]

I did not consider the Farseer trilogy slow paced, I guess because I loved Fitz and Nighteyes so much. I read all 12 books in less than a month - Kennit in Liveship is a fun character.

[@mark0551]

Duuuuude thank you so much! The Cloud Roads books are the best thing I've ever read because of your review! I loved them so much I had to pay bbn like $50 for the serpent one couldn't find it anywhere best 50 I ever spent. You're getting a hug if I ever see you in person.

[@ConnorOBrien]

Sorry for not seeing this sooner! I'll welcome the hug when it's safe to see people again! lol Martha Wells is great. I also loved the first book in her Murderbot series which is called All Systems Red.

[@mark0551]

I've looked into her other stuff seems like it's more SciFi not really my thing only really read fantasy.

[@sandyreadsalot]

I've only read the first 3 books in Mistborn and The Reckoners trilogy but I really want to continue with Sanderson's other books!

[@ConnorOBrien]

+sandyreadsalot Definitely give Warbreaker a whirl! I think you'd like it!

[@katemorell7363]

Have you ever read the Abhorsen series? I loved the books and have yet to find any other person who has read them. Great recommendations, by the way. I love Brandon Sanderson's books so much

[@batotit]

lol I cant believe anyone will mention Sanderson and not notice way of kings. I mean mistborn is great and all but the place he truly up his game is in the stormlight archives.

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Batotit Oftwotree I was saying where to jump in if people haven't read Sanderson before. Jumping into a 1,000+ book can intimidate people.

[@omnitheus5442]

I got what you said but you should have at least mentioned Way of the Kings. That last 180 page ramp up at the end was unbelievably good given the slog of the first 800 odd pages bar a few parts where the story shifts to other parts.

[@harrycorbiniv]

You are so right! Everyone underrates Stormlight Archive! They are awesome!

[@fayguled900]

Pungent IV Are we not going to talk about the cringe fest in the end of book 2?

[@lloydcoe9680]

fay guled Omg I thought it was just me but the sudden giving out of powers just put me off the series

[@johntoulantas9481]

Thank God someone finally recommended Brian Staveley. He is a rare modern day author and his books read themselves. Blades is the one of my all time favourite reads and I'm a fantasy junkie.

[@OlyBliss]

the Clouds Roads sounds great I'm totally going to get that, I've been looking for a new series and I think this is a winner!

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Oly Bliss Yes!! I hope you like it! Martha Wells created a really cool culture for the Raksura that I found very interesting.

[@mark0551]

Favorite series. Enjoy

[@MovedbyTruth]

I'm a reader but have not read any fantasy yet. I've been trying to figure out a good place to start. From all the author's I've heard mentioned in a lot of KZbin videos, Brandon Sanderson seems to be one of the highest praised. I honestly don't think I've ever heard anyone talk negatively about him. I've heard that his new series The Stormlight Archive is the best work he's ever done. A lot of people even saying it's better than George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, which is some very high praise. However, those books are gigantic and pretty much everybody says the Mistborn series is a better place to start. So I decided to buy the first Mistborn trillogy a few days ago and I'm liking it more and more the farther I get into it. I'm really liking Vin, Kelsier and Dockson's characters. The world it takes place in is very interesting as well. If you have any other suggestions for someone who is brand new to fantasy, and really wants to experience the very best the genre has to offer, I'm all ears. Really like your channel by the way. I just discovered it and am going to go through your videos here shortly. I'm sure I'll find the answer to this question out after watching your videos but I was wondering if there is one fantasy book or series you hold above all others as your absolute favorite. Let me know. Thanks and happy reading. P.S. I was wondering if you're read Six of Crows. I understand that it's considered YA but a lot of people say those books are exceptional page turners. I'm not huge into YA books in general but have read a couple I've really liked. I've also never read any of the Harry Potter books which always seemed to me like they'd be very childish and lack the maturity I look for in books. Friends of mine say I'm wrong and that they are far more mature than I would think. I'd love to get your take on that as well. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@ConnorOBrien]

separator94 Woah, first off: I’m so happy you’re enjoying your plunge into fantasy with the Mistborn series!! I really love Dockson too! His stormlight series is superb but is obviously a big commitment as you’ve noted. Warbreaker is another fantastic novel by him. If you’ve ever watched the Lord of the Rings or just have some basic knowledge on the stereotypical dwarves, elves, and wizards, I think Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan is a great entry point. You can really get behind the characters, and you get invested in them quickly. They get better and better as the series goes along. Gwen is a human who is literally one of my favorite female characters of all time. As for Six of Crows, it starts off extremely slowly. I honestly think it’s harder to really get into it if you haven’t already read the original Grisha Trilogy. You can read the Six of Crows duololy without it, but the second book has some major overlap which spoils the trilogy if you haven’t read it. That being said, the Six of Crows duology is waaaay more my speed than the original trilogy, and Nina is my favorite character from that series. There is a lot of emotional depth and heartbreak that happens in that duology. For Harry Potter: I will say this, the first few books are KIDS books. Every adult that I’ve known that goes into them thinking they’re masterpieces is immensely disappointed. They are not perfect, and they are originally children’s books. BUT the world is deep, and you really get to see that as the series goes along. The last three or four books especially are absolutely deep and are advantaged by an adult mind reading them. (Ignore the Fantastic Beasts movies as connections. I pretend they just have similar characters but are set in separate world like comics because there are a ton of inconsistencies.)

[@MovedbyTruth]

@@ConnorOBrien Thank you so much for the reply! I will definitely look into Theft of Swords.

[@lilymcallister9751]

I agree. Theft of Swords is a great way to jump in to fantasy. It has great characters, action and super easy to follow the world building. It has adult themes regarding political issues, racial issues and morality but they take a backseat to the amazing plot and action centered around Royce and Hadrian. Also, it's hilarious at times, as well as dark. Sometimes together. I've read over 2000 books, 50% fantasy and it's my favorite to recommend to new ( and jaded as well) fantasy fans. I hope you like it.

[@MovedbyTruth]

@@lilymcallister9751 Thanks for the info. Really appreciate it. I'm already a couple hundred pages into the first Mistborn book, and seriously enjoying it, but will definitely be reading Theft of Swords as well. Just added it to my list. Do you have any others in adult fantasy that you think stand head and shoulders above the rest? Your absolute favorites perhaps? Thanks again and happy reading!

[@CheloMacabreArt]

dude that hour glass is gorgeous

[@LynxieDove]

I tried one of Robin Hobb's books years ago (I think as a teenager.) it was Ship of Magic...and I couldn't get into it...but now due to your video I'm seriously considering trying again, though I think I will try with Assassin's Apprentice 1st. Your other suggestions, we will see what is available at my local library.

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Lynxie Dove I’d give it another shot if you feel up to it! Assassin’s Apprentice is a great place to start. It’s the first book in the world chronologically, so you’ll be good to go.

[@bethjones3412]

Wish you could list them below. I am a beginner.

[@ConnorOBrien]

Warbreaker and The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. The Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan. Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne by Brian Staveley. The Liveship Traders trilogy by Robin Hobb (the first trilogy of Hobb’s world is called The Farseer trilogy though). The Books of Raksura by Martha Wells.

[@alexithemia9746]

Have you read the inheritance series

[@ConnorOBrien]

Famous Boss I have! I actually just recently reread Eragon to get myself geared up for the short stories coming out this month by Chris and his sister Angela.

[@omnitheus5442]

Surprised you did not give Malazan series a shout out? did you not like it? That end part at the deadhouse of book 2 blew my mind. Probably the single biggest moment I have had reading fantasy. This world is just such a vast creation.

[@taliadubowski1459]

You should read Annal of the western shore trilogy and The wizard of Earthsea by Ursula le Guin, and the Kingkiller chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss

[@cooperbaird1192]

Good video! I'm definitely going to check out Sullivan's stuff after I catch up on my cosmere journey. Have you read The Wheel of Time? As a fantasy enthusiast I am pretty surprised it's not on here.

[@ConnorOBrien]

Oh wow, so many fantastic books ahead of you! I've read the first book in Wheel of Time, but I never continued. It put me in a big reading slump.

[@dareisayit]

Thank you so much for featuring The Emperor's Blade! I love the series. I can't wait until Skullsworn comes out (which is Pyrre's companion novel)!

[@BooksRebound]

Lynette Floyd omg thank you so so much for telling me he has another book. Who is Pyrre though? I don't recall the name

[@dareisayit]

Matthew Bryan She is the assassin/Priestess of Death! www.goodreads.com/book/show/29939037-skullsworn?ac=1&from_search=true

[@BooksRebound]

Ohfuckkkk Oh fuuuuuuck!! Thats fantastic omg that is SO exciting!!! She was my favourite character. The narrator did such a good job so thats why I love her so much! His voicing of her was very witty, ironic, deadpan and just overall tsundere. YAY

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Lynette Floyd Just based on the second book, a book just on Pyrre will be amazing! I can't wait to read the third book so I can be ready. Just finished the Liveship Traders series, so The Last Mortal Bond should be soon!

[@DivineBeingFromHell]

One of my top authors whos books that i've been obsessed with is David Eddings

[@ConnorOBrien]

I'll have to check his books out then. Is Pawn of Prophecy a good place to start?

[@neilp5839]

DivineBeingFromHell

[@neilp5839]

Exactly. Eddings!

[@lilymcallister9751]

Yes. Pawn of Prophecy. It is a classic.

[@simoncrooks7441]

Thanks for the review, I'm looking for a book to read. I really liked the Robin Hobbs series

[@filipab0oks]

Hi :) new to the channel and just added a few new books to my tbr !! Brandon Sanderson 😍😍👌 I started with the Mistborn trilogy which is an absolute masterpiece, and then I read Elantris (really really liked it) and I'm currently reading The Alloy of Law and it's so much fun, Wayne is hilarious!

[@ShyFly1000]

I totally really liked your review but would have loved a written list of the books so I could find them easier. I subscribed. I'm an audio book phile so i want to try to find the last book you mentioned in audio. Wish me luck.

[@call_me_pebble]

I just started reading The Riyria Revelations and Im loving it so far! The relationship between Royce and Hadrian is very inticing and I cant wait learn more about them. My favorite thing about the series so far is how easy-going of a read it is, the author has created a vivid and complete fantasy world with government, religion, and economy but it isn't hounding you with details. Other books ive read like ASOIAF and The Witcher series tend to drag on and on with convoluted political and econmical conflicts, and while it adds a certain amount of realism can get pretty tiresome to read about. I like how Sullivan has played around those themes but doesnt drone on about them and he does so without sacrificing the maturity of the novel. Sorry to bore you with my thoughts, just wanted to share! Cant wait to read more from Sullivan and check out some other books mentioned in your video!

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Wheres the leak Ma'am Oh my gosh! Yesss! I'm god you're loving them! The forth book in the prequel series comes out soonish, and I can't wait! You cannot bore me with any Riyria thoughts lol keep them coming as you make your way through the series's

[@call_me_pebble]

Connor O'Brien i just finished Theft of Swords and im loved it! Going to get thr next book this weekend. The revelation at the end of Avempartha, though not altogether unexpected, very intriguing. Cant wait to see where that leads.Just between the first two books Sullivans writting clearly improved.

[@Sad_Soraya]

Hey im like a newbie when it comes to Brandan sanderson books, but what did you mean by the ORIGINAL mistborn trilogy?

[@ConnorOBrien]

Sadiyah Ali Hi! So Mistborn is planned to be a larger series made up of smaller series. The original trilogy is The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, and The Hero of Ages. Then set on the same planet/world is the Wax and Wayne series which hasn’t been completed yet. It is set chronologically a long time after the first trilogy ended. If I’m not mistaken, Sanderson has two or three more series planned to be set on Scadrial (the name of the world that Mistborn takes place on).

[@Sad_Soraya]

Connor O'Brien oh wow thank you so much for explaining this to me☺️☺️

[@luxindreams]

Love your enthusiasm it's infectious! Thanks for this video, great recommendations!

[@ConnorOBrien]

Thank you!! I hope you find some new favorites!

[@ShaneBruggeman]

That hourglass in the background is really cool. Where did you get it?

[@ShaneBruggeman]

Nevermind, found it: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-games-professor-slughorns-hourglass/31385961

[@ConnorOBrien]

Yep! That's it!

[@ToastDragonFantasy]

Interesting - 'The Emperor's Blades' didn't do a lot for me but maybe I'll still give the second one a go. I've read 'The Farseer Trilogy' and really liked it so I'll definitely give 'Ship of Magic' a go.

[@ConnorOBrien]

+ToastDragon Fantasy The second book definitely has a different feel to the first. A lot more political and different powers emerging to try to take control. Also the magic system and religious system is expanded and plays a bigger role. If you do check it out, I hope you like it. If you liked Farseer, you are going to LOVE the Liveship Traders trilogy

[@lascellesstoddart3907]

does the theft of sword start off slow ?

[@ConnorOBrien]

Nope! The plot gets going pretty much straight away. I think they get accused of assassinating the king within the first few chapters (the chapters are pretty short) and away you go!

[@doraaaa0613]

oh when you mentioned the bisexuality and non monogamous relationships, it peaked my interest even more! might have to check it out. you don't really see much or any of those themes in fantasy books, it's something i was just thinking about the other day. unless i'm really not up to date on the fantasy or high fantasy genre lol! i'm just getting back into it after a couple years of reading pretty much only non fiction. i've put all of these on my reading list, i'll start with brandon sanderson, i've seen his name so much in book stores in the fantasy section idk why i didn't check him out earlier

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

I love the hour glass in the back.

[@ConnorOBrien]

Same! It's from Noble Collection

[@t.d.orel_author]

Love your recommendations! Thanks for the insight!

[@ConnorOBrien]

Hope you'll check out and enjoy some of them!

[@aspirant7713]

Pls make video on Strom light archive The way of kings

[@ConnorOBrien]

I'd need to reread it before I could make a video on The Way of Kings. I did film and post a video about Oathbringer earlier this year after I finished it. Until I have a chance to reread Way of Kings, you could check that one out if you're caught up with the series.

[@dreamingcities]

These all sound great!! I've been meaning to read some of Robin Hobb's books for ages, I really need to get around to it soon. :")

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Daisy J Yessss you should! I just finished Ship of Destiny and it was a 5 star book for me. Sooo good

[@annettetesta8816]

Read Farseer, Liveship, Tawny Man , Fitz and the Fool, in that order. Wonderful!

[@ROMANCEADDICTED]

Do you like terry goodkind ?

[@ConnorOBrien]

I’ve not read any books by Goodkind yet. I have the first book in the Sword of Truth, but I haven’t picked it up yet. Do you recommend his books?

[@wordsofclover]

I just read The Emperor's Blades this week. I liked the book though felt it a bit slow to take off for me. I liked Valyn's story the best, as his warrior training was so cool and his storyline was a lot more interesting. I'm really hoping for more of the sister in the second book as she was great but didn't get a lot of time at all in the first book.

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Fred Weasley Died Laughing The sister gets waaaay more time in the second book. Her story becomes the most interesting, so I think you'll really like it.

[@Dragondarkness30]

I want to read these books that you have mentioned I just came out of a reading slump and I have seen you mention some of these books on your channel before. I find that for me to keep going with reading I like an easy read to get back into reading my thing is biographies then I get back into reading.

[@bighands69]

Try Novelettes as they can be short and could be read in a day if you tried. But many of them will not be grand fantasy settings.

[@syedraidarsalan4685]

You have featured really great books except AoIaF and LotR which was the thing I was looking for, but for people who has no idea about fantasy, it would have been better if you also mentioned those.

[@ConnorOBrien]

Thank you! I quit AoIaF partway through A Storm of Swords. I read about 300 pages of it, and nothing had happened. So I can't really recommend those. Also, I'm skeptical if the series will ever be completed by Martin.

[@unf0rtunatetwinkie]

Yaaaas I love the turned hour glass in the background. What happens if your video goes longer than the sands of time??? 😂

[@ConnorOBrien]

unf0rtunatetwinkie haha I'm glad you noticed! After I turn it, I don't look at it, so it'd probably just sit finished for the rest of the video 😂

[@farmageddon2978]

great books i have read most of them im running out of good things to read!!

[@ConnorOBrien]

Have you read Twelve Kings in Sharakhai? I’ve only read the first two and the prequel novellas, but I really have loved that series so far.

[@The_Reductionist]

Your opinion on wheel of time?

[@ConnorOBrien]

I've only read the first book, so I don't have an opinion on the series yet.

[@TheStokieJoner]

Excellent one of my favourites

[@epicbookworm1646]

I cannot believe you didn't mention A Game of Thrones (possibly the best book ever written), but I could not agree with you more about Brandon Sanderson! I absolutely loved the Reckoners Trilogy, and have gotten as far as The Well of Ascension with the Mistborn series. While A Game of Thrones might objectively be the best book ever, The Well of Ascension is probably my favourite one.

[@ConnorOBrien]

I didn’t include A Game of Thrones because I unfortunately got bored about three hundred pages into A Storm of Swords and stopped reading. I really loved A Game of a Thrones, but I haven’t finished the series. I’m not sure if I will. I may try watching the TV show to see if that resparks my interest in the books.

[@darrelljones5536]

Connor O'Brien Game of Thrones is boring and highly overrated. People would not really know about Game of Thrones if not for the show

[@ahbyahdmohammed7694]

Finally a guy channel on KZbin recommends! I'm intrigued as to what books you recommend us viewers to read XD

[@TheTNTgaming]

Emperor's blades sounds good might pick it up, but they all look pretty good

[@ConnorOBrien]

+TheTNTgaming haha I think they're all awesome! So I don't think you can go wrong with picking up any or all of them!

[@TheTNTgaming]

cool

[@neilwalker7849]

You tried David Gemmell? LEGEND and the rest of his books are great

[@adampender8813]

Malazan Books of the Fallen?

[@ConnorOBrien]

Adam Pender I’m only two books into the series so far, so I can’t push it on people yet.

[@adampender8813]

Connor O'Brien awesome series. What is your take on them?

[@ConnorOBrien]

Adam Pender So far the series has been daunting, but I’ve heard that once you get into the third book, things start becoming a lot more graspable and concrete.

[@fitzmansel3454]

I love your revies, but i have to ask you where and how it called this hourglass on your right side !

[@ConnorOBrien]

Izzy Jimmys Slughorn hourglass from noblecollection . com! It's awesome!

[@fitzmansel3454]

Thanks a lot. It's in my whishlist :3

[@clarecarter9172]

I know I've commented about Warbreaker before but I think it is so underrated and I wish we had more of it!! I love Lightsong more than anything, really :P

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Clare Carter I know Sanderson isn't opposed to writing another book set in the same world as Warbreaker, so I'm still keeping my fingers crossed!

[@clarecarter9172]

Maybe it'll happen someday! The guy writes a whole lot though so I can't really complain

[@rohinisingh4521]

Please check out "The Time Manipulator;s Son". Below is the synopsis: "Powerful aliens hide on an asteroid floating above the planet Chyspah. Fearing for her child's life, a widow breaks the laws of her people and makes contact with the leader of the planet. Her actions kick off a long series of strange occurrences and unexpected discoveries that lead three boys to solve their parents' mysteries as they're caught in the midst of the royal family's fall from power. Daniel experiences bizarre episodes of time travel, while Anomar learns he was adopted-and that his real parents belong to a species of aliens with supernatural powers. With the reluctant help of their timid friend Benardo, the boys dig deeper to find the truths hidden in their own lives. What they learn will change everything they thought they knew about themselves-and each other."

[@maxpeers8764]

Could you do a book review of Illusion: through the never series by Tracey R. Newman?

[@ConnorOBrien]

If I happen across it, then sure!

[@jwilham]

It's so hard to find a good book you like with out burning the cash to see. I hope some of these are pretty decent.

[@ConnorOBrien]

If you have access to a library, you should take advantage! It costs a ton less than buying everything.

[@h.walker1332]

The riftwar saga?

[@ConnorOBrien]

I haven't read that one yet!

[@gabsbrown6903]

You should either read the strange and beautiful tales of ava lavender or lockwood and co

[@ConnorOBrien]

Gabs Brown Ava Lavender is amazing! I love that book. These were all strictly adult recs, and I feel like Ava Lavender is marketed more toward a YA audience. Magical realism can also be hit or miss with people. But yes I loved that one. I still should read Lockwood and Co.

[@TiLiteJoel1]

I enjoy hearing your videos on your novels I use to read a lot but I've had a set back due to illness and I wanted to ask which books do you recommend for someone who's starting over in getting back to reading books like The Lord of the Rings ? Or other fantasy books like that and do you get a discount on buying theses books ?

[@ConnorOBrien]

+J. A. Well I'm glad you're getting back into reading and doing better. Hmm I don't read a ton of older fantasy, but if you're okay with newer fantasy, I've got you. Song of the Shattered Sands is a great series. The first one is Twelve Kings in Sharakhai. I have a review of it on my channel. It's a very good series for beginners because it allows you to wade into the world without just dropping you in.

[@bighands69]

In my opinion you may find it hard to get a book as good as LOTR. Books I would consider to be top notch in fantasy would be Game of Thrones (ASOIAF) which is a dark medieval sort of world where human drama is at the forefront with a mystery type magic in the background which you are not given an explanation of. Also his dark materials trilogy by Philip Pullman which can be described as a coming of age in a dark fantasy world and is very well written and explores manything from religion to many worlds theories. Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is an amazing well written historical fantasy Novel with mature characters and settings.

[@gabrielejuce4100]

Hello there. Did you read Game of Thrones? :)

[@ConnorOBrien]

Hey! I did read A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. But I stopped the third book after 370 pages because I got bored unfortunately.

[@gabrielejuce4100]

Oh, okay. Nice to hear other feelings about this series. haha :)

[@lw1343]

Galadrielle Do you actually think he would a book like that?

[@dcarman686]

I love Ice and Fire but it looks like he'll never finish the series. He got fat and happy. Stick a fork in George he's done. The series was amazing.

[@deadcaptainjames6045]

Boom Ol easily GRRM writes way too much fluff in his books. He is too detailed, im done with that eries also. Especially seeing how he only cares about that stupid tv show.

[@TheLJShow-ys8wr]

One day I will be on top of this list.

[@Ann86dk]

I've only read 'The Final Empire' by Brandon Sanderson. But it did make my list! I'll get to the rest of the trilogy as soon as all these readalongs are over. I have Ship of Destiny on my list as well :D

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Anita Lind The Final Empire is mildly a standalone (you know what I mean?), so that makes sense. Oh my gosh Ship of Destiny is amazing!!! I just finished t recently. So so good

[@Ann86dk]

Yes I do. Because the ending of that first book wrapped up really well, but I'm so happy there's more books in the series. I definitely think 'Ship of Destiny' is my favorite in that trilogy. Such a solid ending to it. So happy to hear you enjoyed it as well :D

[@billthebearheart1644]

I can't believe you actually made it out of Hogwarts with that hourglass! Bravo!

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Bill TheBearHeart Thank you! It was difficult!

[@nushiminx1057]

The battle axe

[@Cactusmushrooms]

Hey, I see you have The Mortal Instruments series. Really curious to know your thoughts about them

[@ConnorOBrien]

Hah they were formative for me. I read them as they came out and when I was first getting back into reading. I honestly don’t know how I would feel about them if I reread them or read them for the first time now, but I liked them a lot when I was a teenager. Oh jeez City of Bones came out when I was 15! I liked the Infernal Devices better than the Mortal Instruments, and I enjoyed the original trilogy more than the additional three books. I thought the Shadowhunter’s Codex was a waste of money. I haven’t actually read anything past that. I’ve been meaning to pick up the Tales of the Shadowhunter Academy to see if I’d still enjoy her stories and writing, but I’ve been picking up other things instead.

[@Cactusmushrooms]

@@ConnorOBrien I've finish 'the infernal devices' and I absolutely love the shadow world. But I have doubt picking up 'the mortal instruments' and still haven't pick it up, part because many people are let down and I hear 'infernal devices'are much much better. So, I'm really afraid it'll destroy my love for that trilogy. But since you enjoy the original more, I guess I'll pick it up. Thank you:)

[@ConnorOBrien]

Mawimawii Renthlei oh no, I said the infernal devices were better. The first three books of the mortal instruments (a six book series) are better than the latter three. I still think the Infernal Devices outshone the Mortal Instruments though.

[@Cactusmushrooms]

Oh yeah Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@thesonicmaestro]

I'm about 4 books into Brandon Sanderson's books. I want to read all his books... I've read only Elantris and The Mistborn trilogy. Will probably read Warbreaker soon. I'm still reading Promise of Blood (Powder Mage trilogy) right now and it's good! :)

[@ConnorOBrien]

+rc_kunoichi that's awesome! I hope you love Warbreaker when you get to it. I need to reread Elantris soon so I can do a review on it. I also want to start Promise of Blood after I finish the Chronicle of he Unhewn Throne

[@lilymcallister9751]

You had me sub at the love of MJS. Yisss!!!

[@impel8643]

try reading the book Dawn of Wonder The Wakening by Jonathan Renshaw. It is by far one of the best fantasy books I have read in a long time

[@instinctzhassalin368]

you should read wheel of time.

[@ConnorOBrien]

I read the first one a couple of years ago, but I haven't read the second one yet!

[@NerdyDude186]

+Connor O'Brien consider the audio books for wheel of time they are fantastic. I'd recommend listening to the first on KZbin and finding the rest online especially if you are hesitant to spend the chunk of change they cost

[@Jrdn357]

Best series' ever are The Wheel of Time, A Song of Ice and Fire, Sword of Truth, and Mortal Engines.

[@syedraidarsalan4685]

Have you forgotten about LotR

[@Jrdn357]

I love that series but honestly, it doesn't come close....

[@aliciaroper7877]

Thank you for this video!!!!

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Booktalk With Alicia You're welcome!! Thanks for watching!

[@jessesbookcorner6183]

A Game Of Thrones by Gorge R R Martin good series!

[@richardbenitez7803]

I never of any of these authors or any of these titles and I read this stuff.

[@harrycorbiniv]

Brandon Sanderson for the win!!!

[@BooksRebound]

ugh I REALLY want to like Robin Hobb but I just can't. I HATE her. I read the first Farseer trilogy and her Soldier Son trilogy. NEVARE IS ABSOLUTE TRASH! I've never hated a character so much. I find her books quite long but it seems like absolutely nothing happens. You know when there's a book in a series that doesn't advance the plot at all. Like all the characters just go round and round in the same space. I feel like ALL the Farseer books were like that. And the plot of Soldier Son does actually move along but it feels like it doesn't. It's almost episodic like 90% of the book doesn't advance the plot and then 10% does, often at the end.

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Matthew Bryan I wasn't a big fan of Farseer and loved Liveship Traders. But yeah no need to waste time on books you don't think you'll like. Too many books and not enough time!

[@bighands69]

Robin Hobb is nonsense at best. Her books are trash to be honest. An assassin that does not assassinate is just pure nonsense because the character is good. I read the first two of the Farseer trilogy thrillogy and could not bring my self to read the third book.

[@BooksRebound]

bighands69 dude you should read Soldier Son just to see how bad it is! Nevare is the worst character ever. so weak. so naive. so bullheaded. I hate-read book 2 and can't bring myself to start the 3rd

[@mikeyfreeman5776]

I loved all of the farseer books but I hated the soldier son trilogy it was like a massive prank honestly I kept thinking that Navare was on the cusp of becoming a great/strong character but he literally never does he's weak the whole series. The third book was God awful because it was from Navares perspective like usual but he is "trapped" inside his own body that is being controlled by someone else almost the ENTIRE novel. Wtf how can you make a character that is basically useless who has no effect on most of the story! God damn.

[@annettetesta8816]

@@bighands69 what books would you recommend?

[@williamscales6589]

hey i saw your page and was woundering would you review my book i started writing. im a young writer that just want feed back

[@armstrongriccio1002]

Do the novice triology

[@ConnorOBrien]

What is the name of the author?

[@armstrongriccio1002]

The name of the author is Taran Matharu you read the second 2 books but never the first

[@ConnorOBrien]

Armstrong Riccio Oooh the Summoner Trilogy. I did read the first book, but it was only included in one of my wrap ups. The link to it is in the description of my review of the second book. I also did an individual review of the third book and an individual review for the prequel novel. I actually just finished the Summoner’s Handbook last week, but I haven’t decided if I’ll do a separate video for it or not.

[@armstrongriccio1002]

Ok you’re r the best subscribed 👍

[@melodycrickett240]

I recently read a mindblowing fantasy book called "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds". It centered around a girl whose thoughts could reshape the fabric of reality. Amazingly epic and trippy read written by author Blackwick. Would really recommend to all fans of epic fantasy books to check it out.

[@Abstractreference260]

Prince of nothing by scott bakker

[@supertroepie260]

Finally the world makes sense again and the 'name of the wind' or 'the kingkiller chronicles' was not mentioned in a top fantasy book recommendation!

[@camilamvera9363]

With liveship traders I had to put the book down sometimes to breath because I was so angry 😂 Robin Hobb is really good at writing very hateful characters 😂

[@ConnorOBrien]

Camila For real. Kyle is still my most hated character ever.

[@camilamvera9363]

@@ConnorOBrien Yes!!!! I've never hated a character so much!!!

[@ROMANCEADDICTED]

How old r u ?

[@ConnorOBrien]

26

[@ROMANCEADDICTED]

Connor O'Brien u r great

[@ConnorOBrien]

Thank you!

[@ROMANCEADDICTED]

U r welcome handsome

[@salwaaj1356]

these are my fav series. Thx to this video, i realise i didn't finish reading the Ship of Destiny :0 i must have been distracted. I have a habit of reading multiple books at the same time. I remember hating Malta so much, more than kyle, more than kennit...ok, i resented Althea's mother and sister at first. then, it was 'the kinglin' little shit specially when he offered that women who resisted his advances to be raped by ..aaargh. and there was the time Althea got mistreated once she revealed she was a woman in disguise.

[@batotit]

Brian Staveley, (sigh) trust me, stay with the first two books, there is simply no satisfying conclusion to everything in the third.

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Batotit Oftwotree Dang that sucks! I hope I still like it though.

[@ROMANCEADDICTED]

Yes i love terry. Goodkind sword of truth saga its very entertaining

[@johnbowen4442]

My Lives with Lucifer,Satan,Hitler,Jesus very entertaining on amazon .

[@jonathanprince2505]

My recommendation for coming of age, dystopian fantasy is "Vivian Amberville - The Weaver of Odds" by Louise Blackwick. It's a new and little known author, but the book has a fanbase of 2-3 million readers.Vivian Amberville is basically a masterpiece of the fantasy genre, in right league with George Martin, J.K.Rowling and Patrick Rothfuss. Vivian Amberville follows the story of a teenage girl who can manipulate the outcome of events. She can travel between dimensions and ultimately discovers she can reshape reality. The story mainly takes place in two worlds: one is a futuristic failed Great Britain, the other a fantasy realm where thoughts can be shaped into things. The masterpiece of this work is the multi-layered world the author created, the lifelike characters and the hidden messages in the story. A recommended read for fantasy and sci fi fans!

[@dillydul3535]

Very good recommendations! I think you’d love A Canticle of Two Souls by Steven Raaymakers. It’s a brilliant Fantasy novel :)

[@asobimo5532]

Omg a booktuber that has actual different taste and doesn't show all same books all other booktubers I watched did. Like all of then said Casandra Clares books are the best but I think they are mediocre.

[@kentonfugate2249]

WOT WOT..... neff said

[@CalebSteele]

If you like epic fantasy, check out my up coming book called "Teloston University: The Cult of the Black Moon". Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nHhauYadOnhKc

[@aKaCrowley]

i cant read brandon sanderson books....the covers are terrible that cuts it out for me

[@ConnorOBrien]

Have you seen the UK ones? A lot of people like those

[@kreiger]

I really liked the Emperor's Blades too! I need to pick up the sequel. Books of the Raksura is also great!

[@ConnorOBrien]

+kreiger have you read the Forth/continuation of the books of Raksura? I wonder how it compares

[@kreiger]

I haven't yet! Mostly because it was only released in hardcover and all my previous copies are paperback...lol. I also haven't read the novellas either. Would you recommend them?

[@j.ccosmo9100]

•_• the edge cronicles

[@ConnorOBrien]

Sam Champlain Haven’t finished it. Well, I haven’t finished the Quint trilogy yet. I did read the Twig and Rook trilogies. Also these are all adult fantasy recommendations! I will hopefully be doing another middle grade/ children’s recommendation video soonish!

[@j.ccosmo9100]

You responded so quickly ;-; im so stunned

[@j.ccosmo9100]

Connor O'Brien wait have you read accidental hero its sci fi about this boy named jack who discovers superpowers that is the one im reading now

[@j.ccosmo9100]

Connor O'Brien well not really sci fi just like modern finds island that is sci fi

[@ConnorOBrien]

+Sam Champlain haha I’m taking a break from studying for a final lol

[@darrelljones5536]

Please make a video About books with male protagonist I’m Having a super hard time finding one which I blame on the whole feminist movement

[@FromAnArtistsMind]

Thanks for spoiling the cloud roads though.. I bet if no one told you, you would wonder whether he finds his own kind.

[@ConnorOBrien]

It happens in the first few chapters. And the fact he comes across his own species is in the blurb. It's not a spoiler.

[@moumitareads3738]

I don't like warbreaker

[@niharikamathur8908]

omg u r so cute I couldn't stop myself ;-)

[@ricksanchez525]

"hey what's up you guys Connor" CONNOR MCGREGOR!!!!!!!

[@gogozeppeli9267]

Such a trashy list....

[@ConnorOBrien]

GO! Go! Zeppeli! What are some of your favorites?

[@gogozeppeli9267]

Connor O'Brien im into halen colben myron bolitar series right now ....yeah i know its not a fantasy...only real fantasy i read was game of thrones( have intensive to buy the other books as the author himself seemingly gave up on ending the story smh), enjoyed murder on the orient express and sherlock holmes ...oh and "Home" by halen colben is the best thriller ive ever read!! I want to buy more books just dont know which....send me some recommendations...im into mystery, thriller, fantasy ...what i hate? Slow pacing,200+ pages of fillers cough the farseer trilogy ..so slow paced and her other books too...

[@ConnorOBrien]

Hmm for thrillers and mysteries, I'm not the best person to ask. Joce from the channel scribblesreads and Katie from ChapterStackss both read a fair amount of those. For fantasy, I'm surprised you made it through a lot of A Song of Ice and Fire. I found those books very dense and boring for hundreds of pages. Hobb's books can be slow as well, but I think the Liveship Traders is the best Hobb I've read and enjoyed them a lot. For quick-paced fantasy, if you haven't checked out Michael J. Sullivan, his books are very fast reads. Bradley P. Beaulieu's Twelve Kings in Sharakhai is a faster-paced epic fantasy. I read a self-published novel called Paternus that was a quick, interesting fantasy book as well. I think it'll take more than one fantasy series to know what you'll like in the fantasy genre. It'll take some trial and error to find out what you like the most.