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I'm currently reading "Les Enfants de Ji" from Pierre Grimbert. I like to read some French fantasy authors once in a while. Otherwise, I was taking a break from the Wheel of Time, the next book on my list being the seventh one.
Was reading Release That Witch but dropped it pretty fast. Other than that, catching up on the latest volume of Ascendance of a Bookworm, patiently waiting for Re:Zero vol 22 and slowly making my way through the Spice & Wolf audiobooks
I'm reading The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu. So far it's excellent. I feel it's criminally underrated on Goodreads.
Currently, I'm reading A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
The chosen mode for the story flow has been a bit challenging for me, but not so much as to overcome my interest in the story. I've enjoyed it much and will see it through.
Such a gorgeous cover too.
What is your opinion on the wheel of time? I’m reading it currently, crown of swords I think. I really enjoy it, but at times I feel like there are some random plot twists haha
Even though I’m done with Reddit at the end of June, I’d still like to try and complete my r/Fantasy Bingo card. To that end I just finished Hounded by Herne for my Druid spot (been wanting to start the series), and I’m reading the Gurka and the Lord of Tuesday right now.
I'm currently halfway through The Last Echo of the Lord of Bells by John Bierce, as well as procrastinating starting Waybound by Will Wight. Progression Fantasy is my thing right now.
I love the idea of progression fantasy I generally enjoy it in different mediums like web novels or Manhua, I've read a couple series I believe could be considered PF like The Demon Accords, Cycle of Arawn, etc... and thoroughly enjoyed them. Do you have any recommendations for some series to read through?
Honestly the only two progression fantasy series that I can recommend are Cradle by Will Wight, and The Immortal Great Souls by Phil Tucker.
Warformed: Stormweaver is also great, but only the first book, Iron Prince, is out.
I just finished Waybound by Will Wight and enjoyed the series finale! I've also been working my way through the Malazan book of the Fallen, I'm on book 4 House of Chains
On my Kindle, I just finished re-reading Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut for the first time in probably 15 years. Helluva book, and reading it as a teenager certainly changed the heading of my moral compass. Still deciding what to read next.
I've also been re-reading my paper copy of This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. It warms my gay little heart.
The Wheel of Time will always be one of the most impactful books of my life. I really needed it when I was immersed within. I've been wanting to reread for some time, but I've been holding off until I really need again. 💜
I've read a few of the books several times and have done the whole series beginning to end twice. Definitely important books in my life. Hell, I have two of the chapter markers tattooed on me.
That's some dedication. 😊
I'm close to finishing Assassin's Aporentice. Robin Hobb is great at writing characters and their interactions. It feels like Fitz has an organic community all around him.
Robin Hobb....😘👌 chef's kiss, S tier author.
I've probably reread the Assassin and Farseer series 6 or 7 times. You're in for a good run of reading!
Just finished the first book. It was incredible. I'm taking a break to read the first Earthsea novel then I'm hopping back in the saddle
Earthsea is a fuckin banger!
Question - Did the TV series 'Wheel of Time' do the book(s) justice?
IMO, yes, it was a good first season with some flaws that will hopefully be improved upon just like the first book was good (not great) and definitely improved upon by subsequent entries.
I've read the series 3 times, and am on my 4th read (book 9) right now. Having re-read book 1 in 2019, I had a pretty clear memory of it when the show premiered and was glad to see some repetitive and inconsistent content from book 1 cut and replaced with more integral subject matter (e.g., the warder bond).
Overall, I am most happy to see the world and characters introduced to a larger audience, who seem to be finding the books in the lull between seasons. I also typically give adaptations plenty of leeway to tell the story in a way that works for the new medium. I am psyched to see how they did with season 2.
I only read the 1st book so can't speak to the rest of them, but imo absolutely not. The TV show's finale was garbage. That said Episode 6, which deviated quite a lot from the book, I actually preferred to the part in the book that's supposed to correspond to it.
Tunnel rat on royal road. I like the premise and the interactions with ai and humanity.
Ouuuuuuu, I'll have a look
(Audiobooks) I've recently finished book 2 of the Mistborn series - The Well of Ascension. Otherwise i'm trying to get myself through book 2 of the Temeraire series - Throne of Jade. I'm torn, it may be that the narrator is killing it for me, or there's just not enough action for a dragon based story.
Mistborn is such a good series!
I mostly prefer to read over audiobooks as my head narrator is often a lot better than audiobooks narrators.
On book 9 (Winter's Heart) of the Wheel of Time right now, albeit for the 4th time! If it's your first read of the series I hope you're enjoying it, it's my favorite of all time. Book 11 is one of the very best!
I also just started The Prince of Nothing series, for which I've heard good things. I'll have more to say about it later.
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