Brian Lee Durfee is criminally underrated. He only has the warrior angel trilogy, but its SUCH a great series!! Personally; I think more people need to be talking about David Estes. His fatemarked series, and Kingfall series are phenomenal.
I also discovered Abercrombie and Hobb this year. I have only 2 books to go to finish The Realm of the Elderlings. I read the Servant of the Empire a couple of months ago and absolutely loved it. I'm planning on finishing that trilogy soon. 💜
Just picked up curse of the mistwraith, and I'm so excited now. I'm a few books into Malazan and suneater and love them, so your description has me ecstatic for janny. Hobb is a master, and Fonda Lee and Ken Liu were my other favorites from this year.
I am miffed that I put down Going Postal by Terry Pratchett the last time I went book shopping now... Super pumped to get to Joe Abercrombie, more Hobb and Christopher Ruocchio next year 🙌
I discovered many new fantasy books even Abercrombie and Hobb, many indie and SPFs because I want to try different types of books , work and next year I will continue the series which I started this year and also I know I will discover new authors. 😊 Great video 👍
I hope you love Empire. The audio books are great too, trying those for re read 4. Have to say I can be a bit of a snob at times, if fantasy book tubers have not read Hobb, Wurts, GRRM and Rothfuss I do find it hard to take their top 10s seriously 😊 I can’t read physical books, haven’t been able to all year, it’s driving me nuts, but have discovered some great audio books. You’ve had an amazing year !
@@heatherauton655 To be honest, they probably aren’t worth listening to if they haven’t read them Haha. I’m glad you’ve been able to keep to your reading with audiobooks! I also hope you have great reads/listens in 2025
You really need to read “sons of the black sword” by Larry Correia. It’s an amazing series so far. 4 of 5 released. Unique magic system, corrupt political system. Hero with humble beginnings. I’ve devoured all four of them and can’t wait for the fifth. I accidentally purchased two copies of the first book though so if you want one let me know and I can send it to you.
I haven't read beyond Empire of Silence but sounds like Ruocchio drew a lot from Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun... another one of my favourite SF series.
@@SpacedOutReads its understandable but puts an unfair expectation and add more gatekeeping to those series. Personally I got more out of Malazan because that was the more emotional journey of the too as BotNS was more intellectual and wild.
You had to leave Memories of Ice in the middle? It's a really great book, one of the most epic fantasy stories. Hope you get to start it soon and don't forget a lot of it.
Hey brother, I’m getting ready to go out of country in a few weeks. (Not gonna have much internet) What’s some high octane-action packed book recommendations! Thanks brother
@@Codyleitner Hey man, Red Rising comes first to mind, though I want to give the warning that book 1 isn’t as good as the rest of the series. Even then it reads fast and is filled with action. The Bound and the Broken is a mix of Eragon and The Faithful and the Fallen is you want some classic fantasy written in a modern way. And if you just want to have a ton of fun, I highly recommend Dungeon Crawler Carl!
can you recommend some epic fantasy series with good romance subplots? even if its like 10-20% of the story, doesnt have to be a central theme, just there and good
@@overchipz I’m not the most well read at Romance, but the relationship in Sun Eater is pretty cool. The ones in The Faithful and the Fallen are nice, but very in the side. Ummm actually, The Gael Song Saga has some great romance, that was a great trilogy right until the end of book 3
Brian Lee Durfee is criminally underrated. He only has the warrior angel trilogy, but its SUCH a great series!! Personally; I think more people need to be talking about David Estes. His fatemarked series, and Kingfall series are phenomenal.
@@cryingdemon so underrated!!!!
I also discovered Abercrombie and Hobb this year. I have only 2 books to go to finish The Realm of the Elderlings. I read the Servant of the Empire a couple of months ago and absolutely loved it. I'm planning on finishing that trilogy soon. 💜
@@heathergoldsmith You’ve had so many great reads! I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying Jannys books
Just picked up curse of the mistwraith, and I'm so excited now. I'm a few books into Malazan and suneater and love them, so your description has me ecstatic for janny.
Hobb is a master, and Fonda Lee and Ken Liu were my other favorites from this year.
@@triing210 I hope you have a great time with Curse! I definitely need to get to Ken’s books
I am miffed that I put down Going Postal by Terry Pratchett the last time I went book shopping now... Super pumped to get to Joe Abercrombie, more Hobb and Christopher Ruocchio next year 🙌
@@middle-earth-ashleigh I’m miffed for you! You better get it next time, or pick up the audiobook on Libby 🤷♂️
Very good year coming up for you
I discovered many new fantasy books even Abercrombie and Hobb, many indie and SPFs because I want to try different types of books , work and next year I will continue the series which I started this year and also I know I will discover new authors. 😊
Great video 👍
@@aroojnasir5622 Thank you, I’m glad you’ve discovered so many new and good authors this year! Happy reading next year!
Rangers Apprentice is awesome!
One of my favorite series as a child and can absolutely be read by adults looking for a nice easy read.
@@LeviColson-w6r It’s so good right! And I swear the more books I read, the more respect I have for it as a series.
i discovered Hobb this year too! and i feel like i’m finally home with the books and characters I love best
@@crispywhiskers9365 You couldn’t have said that any better! Absolutely agree
Thanks
@@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS Thanks Brian, I hope you are doing well!
I hope you love Empire. The audio books are great too, trying those for re read 4.
Have to say I can be a bit of a snob at times, if fantasy book tubers have not read Hobb, Wurts, GRRM and Rothfuss I do find it hard to take their top 10s seriously 😊
I can’t read physical books, haven’t been able to all year, it’s driving me nuts, but have discovered some great audio books.
You’ve had an amazing year !
@@heatherauton655 To be honest, they probably aren’t worth listening to if they haven’t read them Haha.
I’m glad you’ve been able to keep to your reading with audiobooks!
I also hope you have great reads/listens in 2025
Empire!!!!!!!!!!! Best series!
@@Suitofboots I’m very excited for it
Joe Abercrombie's age of madness trilogy is amazing. Only read them this year and they're def my top reads of the year.
@@louiefresh They sound incredible, I fully expect them to be an all time favourite for me
Nice video... I agree with Erickson good choice. Hobb and rucchio and abrocrocombie all plan I'll try in 2025!
@@jsboisvert1981 Thank you! I hope you enjoy their works!
Going to go ahead and send this to JW
@@Amashofbooks Lord Ruler JW
You really need to read “sons of the black sword” by Larry Correia. It’s an amazing series so far. 4 of 5 released. Unique magic system, corrupt political system. Hero with humble beginnings. I’ve devoured all four of them and can’t wait for the fifth. I accidentally purchased two copies of the first book though so if you want one let me know and I can send it to you.
@@brettscott6405 I do have to check this one out, I’ve seen John and Mike mention it, it sounds very interesting!!
I haven't read beyond Empire of Silence but sounds like Ruocchio drew a lot from Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun... another one of my favourite SF series.
@@thatsci-firogue He does love that, I’m going to have to read it eventually too
@SpacedOutReads it's Wild. Unlike anything I've ever read. A lot of people try to lump it in with Malazan, they're not that similar at all.
@ That makes sense, people grouping in tough/dense reads as the same
@@SpacedOutReads its understandable but puts an unfair expectation and add more gatekeeping to those series. Personally I got more out of Malazan because that was the more emotional journey of the too as BotNS was more intellectual and wild.
That's an awesome list man. Hopefully next year introduces some new authors on par!
@@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels Thank you man, you too!!
Neah, I can't believe it Joe is at #6
@@noname3609 gotta read more of his books first, only done the 4
@@SpacedOutReads the others too good mby 😔😔😔
@@noname3609 I’m sure once I’ve read all his works he’ll be much higher!
@@SpacedOutReads Definetly.I had become a huge fan after The Heroes,such a breath of fresh air it blown me away. 😁
@ I have very high expectations for The Heroes, I found BSC to be a good step up from the first trilogy and everyone says The Heroes is better.
Robin Hobbs writing is incredible. I love, the live ship traders trilogy.
@@PeoplePleaser578 Absolutely incredible writer!
Is it possible to jump straight into live ship trilogy ? Or are reading the other books necessary ?
@ You can do that, for sure
@@Carlos-fh8wk Yeah most of her series are self contained. She has a few Easter eggs but it’s nothing major
You had to leave Memories of Ice in the middle? It's a really great book, one of the most epic fantasy stories. Hope you get to start it soon and don't forget a lot of it.
@@SouravUldyssian I didn’t get to the middle, but I will reread the first two before getting back to it, so I’ll be up in the know
As soon as I soon that pile I was like where da heck is DCC? Thanks for clarifying xoxo 😂
@@calumlott CALUM YOU CHEEKY MAN! READ DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL ALREADY!!!!
xoxo
@ it’s my next audiobook after the Illiad and Odyssey. Or maybe I’ll just keep stringing you along for years to come 😂
@ I’ll continue to do the same with Dirge then!
@@SpacedOutReads well played good sir, well played. 🤝
@ haha 🤝
Hey brother, I’m getting ready to go out of country in a few weeks. (Not gonna have much internet) What’s some high octane-action packed book recommendations! Thanks brother
@@Codyleitner Hey man, Red Rising comes first to mind, though I want to give the warning that book 1 isn’t as good as the rest of the series. Even then it reads fast and is filled with action.
The Bound and the Broken is a mix of Eragon and The Faithful and the Fallen is you want some classic fantasy written in a modern way.
And if you just want to have a ton of fun, I highly recommend Dungeon Crawler Carl!
@ AYE thanks brother, I’m up to date on Red rising. Man I love that book so much. I’ll give the other books a look! Thanks man I appreciate it!
Yeah... I'd never recommend doing Malazan and Wars of Light & Shadow at once. At least not on a first read of both.
@@thatsci-firogue Yes, that would simply be too much brilliance for one mind to handle at once.
@@SpacedOutReads I didn't even hear about Wars of Light & Shadow until about maybe two years ago but by then I'd already finished Malazan.
can you recommend some epic fantasy series with good romance subplots? even if its like 10-20% of the story, doesnt have to be a central theme, just there and good
@@overchipz I’m not the most well read at Romance, but the relationship in Sun Eater is pretty cool. The ones in The Faithful and the Fallen are nice, but very in the side. Ummm actually, The Gael Song Saga has some great romance, that was a great trilogy right until the end of book 3
Robin Hobb's writing is unmatched!
@@crystalsingh7325 She’s truly a phenomenal author!