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George RR Martin doesn’t seem to want to write the end of this series. He seems to have run out of steam.

Hey man. Love the channel, gotten a few great recommendations. Have you checked out The Black Tongue Thief? Audio version is amazing too.

I think every Hobb fan has thrown her books at least once! Really enjoyed the spoiler vlog style with updates as you progressed through the book. Hope you can push through the exquisite torture. One of us, one of us…

Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series, Katherine Kurtz's Chronicles of the Deryni and yes, Stephen R. Donaldson's masterful Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever. These are my top three fantasy series. Each one is a masterpiece of fantasy.

L.E. Modessit " The Magic of Recluce." One of the best. I'll always love Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft and the Weird Tales magazine introduced this genre to the world.

Here is the simple fact, when there is nothing riding on it, no mony just rabid fans, someone saying just give me time, is fair, but as soon as there is money involved, you need to cough up and make good on the promise that was made.

You’re a king for including Malazan ❤

Yes, I so appreciate your acknowledgement of Tolkien.

A little sad that Lightsong didn’t make the list.

i woud throw Zelazney's Chronicles of Amber on that list. At least the first series. But since you can get both series in an omnibus print these days, why not splurge?

SPOILER at 3:11 smh.

"I know how this sounds, it sounds ridiculous." And then it gets insane.

Sorry, I was like, "What's June?"

No Sword of Truth? That’s surprising. The whole series is very much worth the read

No Riftwar by Raymond E. Feist. Opinion invalid.

Having read all but one of the authors you list here I can confidently say that, for me (and most of my friends) the majority of these wouldn't even be close to a top 10. Just shows you what an amazing breadth of great fantasy authors are out there and how different people's tastes can be. Anyone want some really classic stuff to chase down? Try Michael Moorcock (Elric, Hawkmoon, Count Brass, Von Beck, Eternal Champion), Robert E Howard (Conan), David Gemmell (Legend and so many others!), Roger Zelazny (Chronicles of Amber), Anne Macafferey (Dragonriders of Pern), Gene Wolf, Weis and Hickman (not just Dragonlance but also Darksword, Rose of the prophet, Death Gate cycle, Starshield, The Sovereign stone trilogy), Fritz Lieber (Fafrd and the Grey Mouser), Terry Brooks (Shannara, Running with the demon trilogy), Ursula Le Guin (Earthsea quartet), Raymond E Fiest (Riftwar), Terry Goodkind (Sword of Truth series), Jack Whyte (Skystone series), James Barclay (Chronicles of the Raven), Elizabeth Hayden, Janny Wurts, Stephen Donaldson.......and that's just the stuff from my collection I can remember enjoying! So much for avid readers to enjoy, and something for everyone out there.

what about the riftwar saga?????

Cheers geezer

Can confirm, The Sky on Fire is as good as it sounds!! Though, A Chorus of Dragons still has my heart ;) Also, how is this the first time I am hearing about Navola and the 3rd book in the Lamplight Mysteries series?!?! Thanks for sharing!!

Andrew, I just looked for your upcoming Harbinger of Justice book and found another fantasy book by the same name published in 2021. I don't know what you can do about this, but I wanted to mention it.

The blood dimmed tide was super good! Defo a step up from book 1 I highly recommend it !

Awesome list! Hahaha you killed me on the novella outtakes.😂. I love that you share that with us! So excited for Failures and Book of Elsewhere!

The Sky On Fire has one hell of a cover

Literally my favorite new release channel. I find titles from you none of the other channels I sub to are talking about

I had audiobook arcs of "The Spellshop" and "The Sky On Fire"; "The Spellshop" 🥰was AMAZING! Best for those who like cosy fantasy and my favorite book I've read this year!!! However I strongly disliked "The Sky On Fire" 😵‍💫

Keanu and Meiville? 🤪 What?!🎉

Have you read The Windup Girl?

PAOLO!! One of my favorite authors 😍

Keanu has already produced media in the same universe, the graphic novels BRZRKR

I'm really excited for The Failures since Ruocchio also praises it. I even pré-ordered it 😁

Thanks for the share, my friend 😃

Dude, is your shoulder ok? That didn't sound good. 😅

2:49 😂😂😂

I love how you do your reviews with spoilers. It really helps me when I’m reading books in the middle of the series. Plus it has been so much fun to watch your journey! I’m glad you’re enjoying them

I'm really liking your coverage of this series. I read these books well over a decade ago and you're letting me remember why I loved these books so much. Can't wait for book 3 and your Liveship Traders trilogy coverage!

I think that the Stephen Donaldson books deserve more credit. If you’ve not read them, then why not?

King Killer series is so over rated, first book is "ok" , second book is truly bad, and third book is.....yeah. As to his vaunted prose- it's fine but if it's not in the service of a good plot, what's the point?

Andre Norton’s books along with Tolkien’s are my favorites

Doors of stone will never be published. Read the Dresden files instead. At least Jim actually writes books.

"Devastated and badly damaged" "she has sent many reader to therapy" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I would rephrase the question as: Is Epic Fantasy Going out of Style for Now in the Realm of Traditional Publishing?

As far as 'promises' from the magic... we're told, over and over, that wildlings are insanely dangerous because they will usually try to do something and not realize it'll just blow everyone up. Except then, half the main characters are "wildlings" and all it really is is, a super-power. Basically everyone in school gets taught "you can't do this" and thus they can't do it, but if you're never taught anything, then you can just wish for anything you want and it will work. There's never a danger, never a downside, never a fulfillment of the 'promise' that there's some downside to being a wildling. it's just a way Jordan wrote that all his main characters can be awesome without putting in any actual effort or trying.

Dying is passive. It is being eviscerated in the dead of a moonless night by those who loathe concepts such as faith and hope.

Just found first three books of First Law available for free on kindle unlimited if you have that. You mentioned wanting to read the series. I grabbed them while they are free. Got your book as well. Thanks for great reviews!

Dragonlance books by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

I think you enjoy Edward G Robertson’s series Cycle of Arawan his series has many of the tropes you like especially the quest. In later books the main character, named Dante, becomes an op character. It’s also got a great buddy trope going on with lots of wit and humor. He’s got three series now in the same world.

Michael Sullivan’s Riyria Chronicles, I’ve listened to this series so much and every time I get so absorbed I miss exits! Loved Will Wight’s books too.

Some newer authors that maybe should be discussed are Edward W. Roberson and Michael Sullivan. Both have multiple books in series that all fit together and both are skilled at world building and including humor and wit.

Good video, solid points. It's not a slingshot, it's a pendulum :), and I agree.