September 2015 - What fantasy books are you reading?
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I'd say that's quite a good score. The nest one gets better still. I think the it's the quality of the overall body of work that keeps Joe being talked about.
Finished Final Empire by Sanderson. Enjoyed it.
7/10
On to Ben Aarararaaarronnaoanovitch's Rivers of London. As a former resident of the big smoke I'm enjoying the whole Laandan tone of it.
Finished Final Empire by Sanderson. Enjoyed it.
Have no problem with the lack of sex, didn't even notice it. Would have been a bit weird for people in those situations to suddenly start getting their groove on.
See what people mean about the magic system. It's extremely detailed and in a way the whole book was ABOUT the magic system, which I only occasionally found a bit tiresome.
See what people mean about the magic system. It's extremely detailed and in a way the whole book was ABOUT the magic system, which I only occasionally found a bit tiresome.
On to Ben Aarararaaarronnaoanovitch's Rivers of London. As a former resident of the big smoke I'm enjoying the whole Laandan tone of it.
Just finished Elantris. I loved the setting and the magic system. The only problem I got was with the pace of the book, growing more and more impatient after the second half and before the climax. Aside from that, I am eagerly waiting for the next installment in Sel. So, the next logical step is to dive into Emperor's Soul. Or should I take a break and finally start Codex Alera? What do you guys think? 
Just finished Elantris. I loved the setting and the magic system. The only problem I got was with the pace of the book, growing more and more impatient after the second half and before the climax. Aside from that, I am eagerly waiting for the next installment in Sel. So, the next logical step is to dive into Emperor's Soul. Or should I take a break and finally start Codex Alera? What do you guys think?
Just finished Elantris. I loved the setting and the magic system. The only problem I got was with the pace of the book, growing more and more impatient after the second half and before the climax. Aside from that, I am eagerly waiting for the next installment in Sel. So, the next logical step is to dive into Emperor's Soul. Or should I take a break and finally start Codex Alera? What do you guys think?
Farseer is one of my favorite series and I think that if you are not enjoying it yet, you never will. I remember enjoying it from the very first paragraph. I will say that I think the second book is much better with the third book being quite disappointing.
Personally, I believe Liveship Traders is a better book than Farseer, however, the characters in Farseer will forever be in my heart. ...and not just the characters, the complexity of their relationships.
Personally, I believe Liveship Traders is a better book than Farseer, however, the characters in Farseer will forever be in my heart. ...and not just the characters, the complexity of their relationships.
I just finished the first book. I really do like it and plan to continue on. I guess it was just different from what I am used to, yanno? I do like juxtaposition of the characters who actually have dimension to their emotions and personalities and of the characters who are basically static. I suppose that is the only complexity I've figured out so far. If there is any socio-political subcurrent, I'm sure to miss it unless it is incredibly basic. I'm just not wired to pick up on that stuff easily. Otherwise, I am really glad to have been suggested this author/trilogy/series! I love it when you try something new and it actually works out. Hooray and thank you to those that encouraged this leap of faith.
Unfortunately, the second book will not be available at the bookstore until mid next week. D: So for now I will be reading, while not fantasy, Carl Sagan's "Cosmos".
Ouch.
Unfortunately, the second book will not be available at the bookstore until mid next week. D: So for now I will be reading, while not fantasy, Carl Sagan's "Cosmos".
Ouch.
@wakarimasen A lot of people feel that way at the point you're at, then greatly revise their opinion of the whole series at the very end. The fact that you're enjoying the characters is a very good sign. Let me know how you like Last Argument!
I'm reading the Dragons of Requiem series by Daniel Arenson. It's about were-dragons, people who have the ability to turn into dragons at will. They are persecuted for it and hunted to extinction as they're seen as diseased and not human. They constantly fight for their right to live and try to build a kingdom of their own. Lots of extremely graphic gore, violence, and blood. It is not for children. It has some sex in it too. There are 15 books broken down into 5 trilogies that each occur at different points in the history of Requiem. You can read any trilogy in whatever order you want or do as I do and read each trilogy in chronological order. I've read the first two trilogies and I enjoy them when I'm not shocked at the blood and gore. I did put that on hold for a bit and started Fireblood from the Whispers of Mirrowen by Jeff Wheeler. Im not far into it yet tho.
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I just looked at the blurb for the first book, and it started with "if you like Game of Thrones, you'll love this". That really puts me off, it's lazy marketing and is just relying on another books success to try and boost sales. Plus I'm not a 'dragon fan'. I don't mind inclusion of dragons in stories, but it's never a deciding factor for me. Other than that it sounds great =)
I just looked at the blurb for the first book, and it started with "if you like Game of Thrones, you'll love this". That really puts me off, it's lazy marketing and is just relying on another books success to try and boost sales. Plus I'm not a 'dragon fan'. I don't mind inclusion of dragons in stories, but it's never a deciding factor for me. Other than that it sounds great =)