Hanson was my favorite. His daring and swagger are reminiscent of Jaron, one of my favorite fantasy characters.
Hanson was my favorite. His daring and swagger are reminiscent of Jaron, one of my favorite fantasy characters.
You'll find it greatly interesting if you don't mind reading top-class character-building at the expense of plot progress.
Also, the character development has reached a level where readers can actually identify characters by their speech, mannerisms and actions. It's the height of realism.
Books aren't cheap, and the value of a fair-sized shelf or two will probably keep you watered and fed for a year and a half.
Good job, Mr Richard Swan. Us fans of yours eagerly anticipate the coming of nightfall to the Empire of the Wolf.
The Justice of Kings is what I'd call an "investigative fantasy" with enough thrill and suspense to be worthy of something by Sidney Sheldon.
And, to the die-hards who simply read this piece out of curiosity to see if their favorites made the cut, you're free to bash my head (and my pen) in the comments section below.
A Spell of Good Things brims with themes of mental health, family dynamics, and some surprisingly conspicuous allusions to the upcoming 2023 Nigerian general elections.
Never in my history of reading epic fantasy protagonists have I had cause to hate a character that was previously my favorite!
Duel at Araluen is a fast-paced, fun read that you can finish in a couple of sittings (or one sitting if you have enough spare time).
Maddie is a great MC with badass slingshot skills. I must say that I saw the plot twist a mile off, but it didn't take away my enjoyment when it eventually played out.
Perhaps, when Brandon Sanderson is done writing the Stormlight Archive, Malazan will finally have a true competitor for magic systems.
