WHY YOU SHOULD READ THE POWDER MAGE TRILOGY BY BRIAN MCCLELLAN!!!

In this video, I discuss why you should read the Powder Mage Trilogy, an adult flintlock fantasy series, by Brian McClellan. It's been a few years since I've read this series, so forgive me if my details are a bit muddy!
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Megan
Megan welcomes viewers back to her channel and discusses why they should read the Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan. She was requested by a subscriber to make this video and hasn't reviewed the books before, so she's excited to share her thoughts. She provides an overview of the trilogy's plot, characters, and world-building, mentioning its military fantasy and flintlock fantasy elements. The story follows Field Marshal Thomas and his coup to overthrow the monarchy, leading to civil unrest and external threats. Megan explains the magic system, including powder mages, knacks, and sorcerers, and discusses key characters like Daniel, Adamant, and Mila. She also mentions side characters like Beau and Pole, as well as the involvement of gods in the story. Megan praises the series for its political intrigue, battles, magic, and high stakes, comparing some scenes to those in Brandon Sanderson's works. She gives her ratings for each book and concludes that the trilogy is worth reading for fans of fantasy, especially military and flintlock fantasy.

[@ScullyPop]

I could listen to you talk about books all day.

[@megansreadingrevelations]

I could talk about them all day!

[@mimirudollfie3532]

This is my February TBR: For The Wolf Howl’s Moving Castle The Powder Mage Trilogy - Promise of Blood - Crimson Campaign - Autumn Republic Late to watching this video because I’m a new subscriber but I have found this series to be very entertaining that I am reading it this year in February. Thank you for the review of this series. I really got sucked in. 😊

[@muttineni03]

Great review!! Really enjoyed the video and looking forward to read Powdermage soon as possible 👍

[@megansreadingrevelations]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@shaunpstitches]

Great breakdown. I started reading Promise of Blood a few years ago and then I got busy with theatre (this has been a common theme in my reading, basically sums my entire thirties) and then tried to pick it right back where I left off when I had time again and was lost, didn't remember enough, so I shelved it for time being. I do want to get back to it, and even more so now.

[@godmodeenabled1]

Great video megan, I am definetly interested in this series and kinf of fantasy.

[@megansreadingrevelations]

I’m glad I could recommend something to you 😃

[@VicRibeiro777]

Very good review. I read the first trilogy, and really enjoyed it, I also read the up to that time at least, short stories set in this world, most of them was really good, I think only one did not work for me. They added to the character and backstories of the people in the books. I want to do a re-read of all the works and then move on to the sequel trilogy. McClellan is a very promising writer and deserves more readers. Thank you for doing the review ^_^

[@megansreadingrevelations]

Thank you for watching :) I have Sins of Empire but just need to find time to read it. Everyone says it is so good!

[@AndrewsWizardlyReads]

Powder mage was good. The second trilogy is even better!!!!

[@VicRibeiro777]

good to hear that!!

[@crypticweeb]

Couldn't agree more!

[@megansreadingrevelations]

So many books to read...!!!

[@BookBlather]

Great review, Megan! This series sounds great!

[@megansreadingrevelations]

thank you for watching!

[@Rajathon]

I enjoyed this series and had fun reading it. It had a few warts but I am excited to read more of his books.

[@megansreadingrevelations]

Same here! I have Sins of Empire but just need to figure out when to fit it in!

[@doomfable3378]

I have the first book. Haven’t read it, but looking forward to doing so. Thanks for the review.

[@megansreadingrevelations]

Definitely let me know your thoughts once you read it :)

[@DanTehSamuraiMan]

I've read the entire trilogy, as well as its sequel trilogy - but not the novellas set in the same series. It's definitely set in a different "era" than most fantasy, and it fills a different niche. Good recommendation!

[@megansreadingrevelations]

I have Sins of Empire but just need to find time to read it! Thank you for watching :)

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

Meagan I am really really trusting your thoughts and opinions on this book 📖 series so I will give it a go for you please stay safe and enjoy your reading love your Australia fan John ❤️❤️❤️

[@turtleanton6539]

interesting video

[@ken52682]

Loving the trilogy, on the 2nd book right now.

[@elessarbre]

Flintlock military fantasy. I haven't really read anything like that except for Mistborn era 2, and Destiny's Crucible. I actually might check this one out.

[@megansreadingrevelations]

I'd say there are definitely similarities between this and era 2, except this is inspired by the Napoleonic Wars I believe.

[@crypticweeb]

Grrrreat review!

[@megansreadingrevelations]

Thank you 💛💚

[@alysonserenastone2917]

I feel like I've heard of this series before. I don't know where, but it just sounds really familiar.

[@DanTehSamuraiMan]

I first heard of it from Daniel Greene, and most of his recommendations I ended up liking. Maybe you heard it there too?

[@megansreadingrevelations]

I think it's made the rounds through Booktube :)

[@mrpopodopalis1056]

This series sounds really interesting I don't think I've read any flintlock fantasy.

[@megansreadingrevelations]

This is a great place to start!

[@BoboftheOldeWays]

@@megansreadingrevelations Yet, in some ways, it's also the worst place to start, because it's so much better than the rest of the genre. After you read these books, other flintlock fantasy books will diminish in comparison. The only exception I can think of is the Iron Elves trilogy, which more or less established the genre.