Merphy: *praises Ages of Assasins* Me: everything she said about it sounds like something I would love *adds to tbr* Merphy: But I'm not continuing with the series Me: *gasps*
I feel like mental time travel to “the same place” could be pretty anticlimactic since the solar system and galaxy are also moving through space so you’d end up staring at empty space 😂 (ooo or if another plant happens to be there, that would be super cool)
This was one of the first books that i read, and the premise of traveling back In time grabbed me immediately! In true Daphne DuMaurier fashion, her protagonist is not a perfect person, but none the less, you can't help but want to follow along with him. I love Daphne DuMauriers stories because she has a way of sneaking in information to her stories that makes the reader think twice.
"House on the Strand" is a brilliant novel by Daphne du Maurier - it deserves to be made into a thriller movie or TV-series ;-) You can listen to a radio theatre version of it here on TH-cam. The intriguing thing is that the members of these 14th century nobility families in Cornwall are actually based on real people - you can actually look them up. I guess DdM simply "forgot" to ask them for their permission, before she involved them in her intrigues, fantasy affairs and evil plots ;-)
Hi merphy! Great video as usual! Just wanted to say you have a lovely voice, I like listening to your videos while I work! Ever thought of doing audiobooks?
Not continuing with the Age of Assassins Series is the right decision in my opinion - Personally, I loved the first but was fairly disappointed by the following two, unfortunately (I got through the second but DNFed the third...)
Hi Merphy, I mainly fallow One Piece and I've enjoyed your reviews, plus I love Harry Potter. I was wondering if you've ever read Taran Matharu Summoner series. After I finished Harry Potter this was the next big series I read that made me want to reread it. Thanks for your time.
I just added The House on the Strand to my TBR! Also, I just started reading The Ember Blade which you recommended a while back. I’m really enjoying it so far!
Assassin series remind me of a Writing Excuses episode. I don't remember which one, but the guest speaker was mentioning the story of a girl growing up on the streets and had to become an assassin to survive. And his response, as a way to prod thought about worldbuilding and narrative questions, was "Why? Couldn't she become a baker?" So now I want an assassin-style book, but instead of a killer the main character becomes a baker, which is treated just as seriously as becoming an assassin.
Thank you for your reviews that are spoiler free. You always make me pick up books I would never have thought to pick up. I'm definitely going to read House on The Strand.
Age of Assassins is a hit or miss, unfortunately it was a miss for me. The way it's written irks me even though I know it's written how it would be spoken at that time. DNF around chapter 10
Random question, I don’t remember if I’ve asked before, but what bookshelves do you have? I’ve been in the market for new ones and I love the way yours look, do you remember where you found it?
One fantasy series I recently discovered that I felt did a lot of things I had never seen before was the Invisible Library series and I highly recommend it
I did like Age of Assassins! But… Hmm. I’m curious what you’ll think of the next books. I do think they’re good books, but certain decisions in terms of the direction of the plot really rubbed me the wrong way.
Merphy: *praises Ages of Assasins*
Me: everything she said about it sounds like something I would love *adds to tbr*
Merphy: But I'm not continuing with the series
Me: *gasps*
Exactly my reaction 😂
I love seeing you freak out about a dragon story at sea!! Can't wait to see the review for that one :)
Adding Age of Assassins to TBR
I feel like mental time travel to “the same place” could be pretty anticlimactic since the solar system and galaxy are also moving through space so you’d end up staring at empty space 😂 (ooo or if another plant happens to be there, that would be super cool)
This was one of the first books that i read, and the premise of traveling back In time grabbed me immediately! In true Daphne DuMaurier fashion, her protagonist is not a perfect person, but none the less, you can't help but want to follow along with him. I love Daphne DuMauriers stories because she has a way of sneaking in information to her stories that makes the reader think twice.
"House on the Strand" is a brilliant novel by Daphne du Maurier - it deserves to be made into a thriller movie or TV-series ;-)
You can listen to a radio theatre version of it here on TH-cam.
The intriguing thing is that the members of these 14th century nobility families in Cornwall are actually based on real people - you can actually look them up. I guess DdM simply "forgot" to ask them for their permission, before she involved them in her intrigues, fantasy affairs and evil plots ;-)
Both are going on the list! Hasn't steered me wrong yet
I NEED this shirt where oh where did you get it?! @merphy
Hi merphy! Great video as usual! Just wanted to say you have a lovely voice, I like listening to your videos while I work! Ever thought of doing audiobooks?
Can you do some more recs?
I’m running outta ideas.
(You’re my favorite booktuber😜😜)
Age of Assassins and The Bone Ships have been added to The List.
I would like to know where I can purchase the cat t-shirt?
Nat, I think you would dig senlin ascends
I've had Bone Ships on my radar for a bit. Really interested in what you think.
A book you should read is Rumble Fish By S.E. Hinton
Hey, when are you going to read John Gwynne?
Hey! You are an amazing person. Could you please review Erica James- "Hidden Talents".
Please read The Bone Ships, pirates on a world without wood and it is capital A Amazing, also by RJ Barker but leaps and bounds better
Not continuing with the Age of Assassins Series is the right decision in my opinion - Personally, I loved the first but was fairly disappointed by the following two, unfortunately (I got through the second but DNFed the third...)
Please can you Reverend Insanity Novel 🥀
Hi Merphy, I mainly fallow One Piece and I've enjoyed your reviews, plus I love Harry Potter. I was wondering if you've ever read Taran Matharu Summoner series. After I finished Harry Potter this was the next big series I read that made me want to reread it. Thanks for your time.
Please review Artemis by Andy Wier.
Why Artemis and not The Martian or Project Hail Mary?
@@reaper2r I’m not sure if she has read The Martian but I know she has a review for Project Hail Mary already.
Knife Cat is back.
The mystery continues...
they've begun using tools and weapons... it's cause for concern... also, a YA novel about assassin cats would def be enjoyable...
I just added The House on the Strand to my TBR! Also, I just started reading The Ember Blade which you recommended a while back. I’m really enjoying it so far!
The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker is also excellent. And it's about pirates! Kinda.
Assassin series remind me of a Writing Excuses episode. I don't remember which one, but the guest speaker was mentioning the story of a girl growing up on the streets and had to become an assassin to survive. And his response, as a way to prod thought about worldbuilding and narrative questions, was "Why? Couldn't she become a baker?"
So now I want an assassin-style book, but instead of a killer the main character becomes a baker, which is treated just as seriously as becoming an assassin.
Please write this!
@@yourLittleSinner ...well, it will be NaNoWriMo soon. So maybe...
House on the Strand is one of the few du Maurier I haven’t read. I need to get to it soon!
I would love to see a full deep dive video from you on the books of Daphne du Maurier.
magic draining the earth of life was also in the D&D campaign Dark Sun...
The Wounded Kingdom trilogy has the most painful yet satisfying endings I've ever read. Highly recommend the series!
Thank you for your reviews that are spoiler free. You always make me pick up books I would never have thought to pick up. I'm definitely going to read House on The Strand.
Love the t-shirt 😺❤️
I need to stop my self hiatus and get back into reading more books
My friends love the Bone Ship and after reading Liveship earlier this year I can't wait to get to it *hopefully* next year!
The Bone Ships is Fantastic 🙌
OMG THAT SHIRT!!!!!!
What mic do you use? Your sound quality is amazing.
YAY! I'm excited to hear your thoughts on the Bone Ships!
Love this video and your amazing channel please stay safe and enjoy your reading love your channel love your Australia fan John
started a book club with a few friends, appropriately titled the Finer Things Club per my buddy's suggestion... reading Age of Myth first...
Age of Assassins is a hit or miss, unfortunately it was a miss for me. The way it's written irks me even though I know it's written how it would be spoken at that time. DNF around chapter 10
Random question, I don’t remember if I’ve asked before, but what bookshelves do you have? I’ve been in the market for new ones and I love the way yours look, do you remember where you found it?
I bought The Bone Ships based on the cover, basically. 🤣Haven't read it yet, but thanks for the heads-up on Age of Assassins!
One fantasy series I recently discovered that I felt did a lot of things I had never seen before was the Invisible Library series and I highly recommend it
The Age of Assassins interests me. I'll add it to my list. Thanks, Merphy! 😍🤓🥰
You should really read Flowers for Algernon
These both sound so intriguing...as does the dragon ship series!
i love these reviews so much!!
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I did like Age of Assassins! But… Hmm. I’m curious what you’ll think of the next books. I do think they’re good books, but certain decisions in terms of the direction of the plot really rubbed me the wrong way.
That’s always the gamble isn’t it? First book: great!
Subsequent books: meh…
Me, wanting to listen, but getting distracted scrolling the comments to see if anyone knows where to buy that shirt.