Can’t recommend the blood sworn saga enough! Definitely in my top reads of the year. Starting the empire of the vampire books next year and am really excited. I’ve heard nothing but good things!
Excited to see deadhouse gates on the list! I just finished gardens of the moon and I think it might be my favorite fantasy book I've read. I didn't think it was complicated like people say it is. Being left in the dark is just part of the story. I'm even more excited to start book 2 after hearing you talk about it!
DHG is even better,get ready,let ERIKSON lead you,trust him as het trusts you ! Part 1 and 4 are absolutey beasts and Coltaine and KALAM dude .... LOVE THEM ! :D
@@noname3609 sounds awesome! This will definitely be an early 2025 read. Have you already read the series? Im assuming if I like the first books I'll enjoy the rest of the series.
@@Christian.R94 no,i will read book 3 of Mbotf after Wind and Truth by Sanderson. My advice,Keep going and trust Erikson,he will reveal everything to You!IT gets better with each book.☺️
Just stumbled on your channel through this vid and loved it! I also discovered DCC this past year and fell head over heels in love -- Butcher's Masquerade has some incredibly impactful emotional moments and that climactic sequence is just insane -- I can't wait to start bk 7! Also Demon in White is one of my favorite books of all time, and loved how you described the early books of Sun Eater as the plot is over there, then bk 2 we find the plot, and bk 3 we're running with the plot -- just perfect!
@@BooksWithBenghisKahn The famous Ben from Book Jeopardy! DCC has captured all our hearts aye Thank you so much, Sun Eater is just peak Space Opera isn’t it, really need to get that last book asap
Honestly, you should make a rule that Jay Kristoff is not aloud in these lists. Jay can't just get number one spot every time, you have to give the other books a chance😅
Top 10: 10.Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson 9.Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee 8.Wrath by John Gwynne 7.Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff 6.Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson 5.Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff 4.The gathering storm aka wot 12 by Sanderson and Jordan 3.A Time of Courage by John Gwynne 2.The fury of the gods by John Gwynne 1.A memory of Light by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan Im really sorry I couldn't put Empire of the Vampire higher but yes,it's definetly one of the best out there ! :D
Great list, not at all surprised by #1, lol. I finally started them, I'm a little over halfway through the first one! I get why you love it, lol, it's pretty epic.
@@SpacedOutReads oh yea, those are definitely Top 10 kind of reads. I'm usually reading straight into new years, so I'll be leaving it for next month, and I plan to do both top books and top series.
I also read a bunch of Robin Hobb books this month, and I think my top ones would include Assassin’s Quest (it was my absolute favorite of the Farseer trilogy), Ship of Destiny, and Fool’s Fate. Basically the last books of the first three trilogies lol. I also loved Blood Over Bright Haven by ML Wang, probably my favorite book of the year.
Very solid list! I can't fault First Law being 10. There's a lot of good books mentioned here. I'm excited to get to five Warrior angel and Empire of Vampire to be able to have more opinions on them and where I may cast them in this line up. Demon in White is amazing, I'm always for Kingdoms of Death. Everything in that book is top tier writing, Hadrian's entire journey in that singular book is absolutely mind blowing. About a week and I'll be reading Empire of the Vampire. I'm pumped! DCC for a book 1 introduction is honestly one of the best books I've ever read. It hits everything great, world building, plot, characters and pacing is probably the best of any book I've ever read. I'll be reading book 2, 3 in Feb and pre ordered 4,5,6 (hard cover versions) and will be reading them as they release. Super excited.
@@Dugrath I think The Heroes will be making a very case for top 5 in next years list, only 70 pages in and loving every line!! Kingdoms of Death and Demon in White where just perfection aye, peak of the series and genre You’ve got so many good ones lined up for next year, I’m very hyped for you
First Law is too low 🤪 JK Glad you're liking the series. I see a lot of people now (over)hyping up how dark it is (like a Bakker, GRRM or McCarthy), while yes its dark but its darker in its implications than it ever gets on page. Deadhouse Gates was when I feel in love with the series. Can't wait to restart my re-read. As someone who just finished Realm of the Elderlings on Christmas Eve, I can safely say its become my favourite completed Fantasy series... and possibly my favourite Fantasy series overall (hence I started a re-read of ASOIAF to see if that's still true). I'd say overall, my favourite of the series was Fool's Errand the first book of Tawny Man. Read it and you'll know why. If I'd to rank the various subseries: 5. Rain Wild Chronicles - Some rough parts but overall, very good. 4. Farseer - Can't wait to re-read Assassin's Quest now that I've more context. 3. Liveship Traders 2. Fitz & the Fool - I think I like Liveship Traders as a story more than F&F but I'm more attached to the 6 Duchies cast. 1. Tawny Man - Peak My other favourites: A Brightness Long Ago / Guy Gavriel Kay Wars of Light & Shadow 3: Warhost of Vastmark Memory, Sorrow & Thorn 3: To Green Angel Tower Mystic River / Dennis Lehane Lonesome Dove /Larry McMurtry The Winter of Frankie Machine / Don Winslow The Merchant & The Alchemist's Gate / Ted Chiang
@@thatsci-firogue Realm of the Elderlings over Malazan???? Wow I do need to work in an ASOIAF reread as well, to test the same. I completely agree with you on First Law, it’s dark but more is fun twisted way. I will have to get into Bakker sooner rather than later. Hopefully I’ll be more well read in your favourites by the end of next year, your list is stacked
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@@MichaelSmith-wd7pc I wish I had a good sci-fi rec for you, I haven’t read enough sorry, Empire of the vampire has one of the best couples I’ve ever read (gay or straight). Greenbone has a great gay character but his partners in the books aren’t exactly the best people.
The way I smiled when I saw that Memento and A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms got honourable mentions 🥹 also if ye think that anyone is topping Jay for top spot then ye be kiddin' yerself
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Demon in White is actually goated. For an 800-page beast, I sped through it so fast, maybe the funnest thing I’ve ever read. So unexpectedly good.
@@earlymedia3301 Just incredible right! Start to finish, absolute perfection
Can’t recommend the blood sworn saga enough! Definitely in my top reads of the year. Starting the empire of the vampire books next year and am really excited. I’ve heard nothing but good things!
@@cdh111868 John Gwynne is one of the best fantasy writers at the moment for sure, love his works!
I hope you love Empire of the Vampire
Empire of the Vampire trilogy will surpass Bloodsworn saga next year.Mark my words. :D
It's just that good ! :D:D:D
Empire of the Damned is my favorite read of the year as well. Fucking phenomenal.
@@GrapplingBook Fucking Phenomenal is the most perfect way to describe EotD
This isn’t easy. It’s easy to watch and criticize but once you start a channel, reality sets in. Great video
@@BeardofDarkness Not too easy that’s for sure aye
I read the Empire of the vampire recently the story was a lot deeper than I was expecting for a vampire story
@@Grimm44 Right?! There’s so much more too it than I’d ever expect
Also, I think you should totally do a Sun Eater re-read... 👀
@@middle-earth-ashleigh I will talk to you more about this… 👀
Excited to see deadhouse gates on the list! I just finished gardens of the moon and I think it might be my favorite fantasy book I've read. I didn't think it was complicated like people say it is. Being left in the dark is just part of the story. I'm even more excited to start book 2 after hearing you talk about it!
@@Christian.R94 Definitely agree, there’s more to pay attention to but that’s half the fun aye. I hope you have a great time with Deadhouse
DHG is even better,get ready,let ERIKSON lead you,trust him as het trusts you ! Part 1 and 4 are absolutey beasts and Coltaine and KALAM dude .... LOVE THEM ! :D
@@noname3609 sounds awesome! This will definitely be an early 2025 read. Have you already read the series? Im assuming if I like the first books I'll enjoy the rest of the series.
@@Christian.R94 no,i will read book 3 of Mbotf after Wind and Truth by Sanderson.
My advice,Keep going and trust Erikson,he will reveal everything to You!IT gets better with each book.☺️
@@noname3609 that's how I felt about GotM, everything was revealed when it needed to be. Hope you enjoy wind and truth.
Sun Eater top 2, yeah that's a good list. 😄
@@titantv4567 It’s hard to beat Christopher and Hadrian aye
Just stumbled on your channel through this vid and loved it! I also discovered DCC this past year and fell head over heels in love -- Butcher's Masquerade has some incredibly impactful emotional moments and that climactic sequence is just insane -- I can't wait to start bk 7!
Also Demon in White is one of my favorite books of all time, and loved how you described the early books of Sun Eater as the plot is over there, then bk 2 we find the plot, and bk 3 we're running with the plot -- just perfect!
@@BooksWithBenghisKahn The famous Ben from Book Jeopardy! DCC has captured all our hearts aye
Thank you so much, Sun Eater is just peak Space Opera isn’t it, really need to get that last book asap
@ heehee that’s me! Man I just love those Jeopardy games and can’t wait for another crack at it.
Right with you in needing that final Sun Eater book!
@ They are so fun to watch, must be very fun to do!
Honestly, you should make a rule that Jay Kristoff is not aloud in these lists. Jay can't just get number one spot every time, you have to give the other books a chance😅
@themangaculture I’ve honestly been thinking the same thing 😅
This is an absolutely killer list. Putting Andrew Watson higher on the radar for me. Those top 2 picks are chefs kiss
I’m going to definitely read the Damned faster than I did Vampire
@@Chance.Dillon Mate… I don’t think it’s possible to read a book slower than you did Vampire, I thought you were doing it just to tease me lol
@ 😂😂 yeah I reallly dragged myself through it for no reason. Damned will be a straight punch through
Top 10:
10.Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
9.Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee
8.Wrath by John Gwynne
7.Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
6.Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson
5.Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff
4.The gathering storm aka wot 12 by Sanderson and Jordan
3.A Time of Courage by John Gwynne
2.The fury of the gods by John Gwynne
1.A memory of Light by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan
Im really sorry I couldn't put Empire of the Vampire higher but yes,it's definetly one of the best out there ! :D
Great list, not at all surprised by #1, lol. I finally started them, I'm a little over halfway through the first one! I get why you love it, lol, it's pretty epic.
@@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels Haha it was obvious from the start aye, I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying it, have you put together your list yet?
@SpacedOutReads nah, that's a 2025 problem to deal with 😂
@ hahah that’s fair, I think I did mine too early, didn’t expect Jade Legacy to work so well for me and hadn’t planned on starting The Heroes Ahahaha
@@SpacedOutReads oh yea, those are definitely Top 10 kind of reads. I'm usually reading straight into new years, so I'll be leaving it for next month, and I plan to do both top books and top series.
@ I’m excited to see what ends up in your lists, you read so much!!!
I also read a bunch of Robin Hobb books this month, and I think my top ones would include Assassin’s Quest (it was my absolute favorite of the Farseer trilogy), Ship of Destiny, and Fool’s Fate. Basically the last books of the first three trilogies lol. I also loved Blood Over Bright Haven by ML Wang, probably my favorite book of the year.
@@shadowoflugia Hobb is just brilliant isn’t she! I need to read more M L Wang, she’s very good too aye
Very solid list!
I can't fault First Law being 10. There's a lot of good books mentioned here. I'm excited to get to five Warrior angel and Empire of Vampire to be able to have more opinions on them and where I may cast them in this line up.
Demon in White is amazing, I'm always for Kingdoms of Death. Everything in that book is top tier writing, Hadrian's entire journey in that singular book is absolutely mind blowing.
About a week and I'll be reading Empire of the Vampire. I'm pumped!
DCC for a book 1 introduction is honestly one of the best books I've ever read. It hits everything great, world building, plot, characters and pacing is probably the best of any book I've ever read. I'll be reading book 2, 3 in Feb and pre ordered 4,5,6 (hard cover versions) and will be reading them as they release. Super excited.
@@Dugrath I think The Heroes will be making a very case for top 5 in next years list, only 70 pages in and loving every line!!
Kingdoms of Death and Demon in White where just perfection aye, peak of the series and genre
You’ve got so many good ones lined up for next year, I’m very hyped for you
@@SpacedOutReads OMG,U READING THE HEROES ?! IM SO EXCITED ! ! !
It was such a breath of fresh air for me when I read it ! So damn good !
very enjoyable video 🫡
@@topsydiditagain Thank you!!
First Law is too low 🤪 JK Glad you're liking the series. I see a lot of people now (over)hyping up how dark it is (like a Bakker, GRRM or McCarthy), while yes its dark but its darker in its implications than it ever gets on page.
Deadhouse Gates was when I feel in love with the series. Can't wait to restart my re-read.
As someone who just finished Realm of the Elderlings on Christmas Eve, I can safely say its become my favourite completed Fantasy series... and possibly my favourite Fantasy series overall (hence I started a re-read of ASOIAF to see if that's still true). I'd say overall, my favourite of the series was Fool's Errand the first book of Tawny Man. Read it and you'll know why.
If I'd to rank the various subseries:
5. Rain Wild Chronicles
- Some rough parts but overall, very good.
4. Farseer
- Can't wait to re-read Assassin's Quest now that I've more context.
3. Liveship Traders
2. Fitz & the Fool
- I think I like Liveship Traders as a story more than F&F but I'm more attached to the 6 Duchies cast.
1. Tawny Man
- Peak
My other favourites:
A Brightness Long Ago / Guy Gavriel Kay
Wars of Light & Shadow 3: Warhost of Vastmark
Memory, Sorrow & Thorn 3: To Green Angel Tower
Mystic River / Dennis Lehane
Lonesome Dove /Larry McMurtry
The Winter of Frankie Machine / Don Winslow
The Merchant & The Alchemist's Gate / Ted Chiang
@@thatsci-firogue Realm of the Elderlings over Malazan???? Wow
I do need to work in an ASOIAF reread as well, to test the same.
I completely agree with you on First Law, it’s dark but more is fun twisted way. I will have to get into Bakker sooner rather than later.
Hopefully I’ll be more well read in your favourites by the end of next year, your list is stacked
Thanks for the analysis! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?
As a gay guy I'm interested in reading some sci fi - fantasy with gay characters. Any ideas? Thanks!!!
@@MichaelSmith-wd7pc I wish I had a good sci-fi rec for you, I haven’t read enough sorry, Empire of the vampire has one of the best couples I’ve ever read (gay or straight). Greenbone has a great gay character but his partners in the books aren’t exactly the best people.
The No Country for Old Men film (watched first) ruined the book for me because the film is just so damn good.
@@eveythingthatsadam I do need to watch this!!!
Dungeon Crahla Cahl 👁️👄👁️
@@LetItBe16 yes, I speak like an Australian
The way I smiled when I saw that Memento and A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms got honourable mentions 🥹 also if ye think that anyone is topping Jay for top spot then ye be kiddin' yerself
@@middle-earth-ashleigh They were so good to read, which buddy reads will make the list next year I wonder