What Are You Reading, Part 2

[Ammanas]

@maxal from Wikipedia: Flintlock is a general term for any firearm that uses a flint striking ignition mechanism. The term may also apply to a particular form of the mechanism itself, also known as the true flintlock, that was introduced in the early 17thcentury, and rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies, such as the matchlock, the wheellock, and the earlier flintlock mechanisms.

So flintlock fantasy means fantasy with gunpowder and guns basically. The term serves the purpose of alliteration and approximate technology level.

[Guest]

Just now, Ammanas said:

@maxal from Wikipedia: Flintlock is a general term for any firearm that uses a flint striking ignition mechanism. The term may also apply to a particular form of the mechanism itself, also known as the true flintlock, that was introduced in the early 17thcentury, and rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies, such as the matchlock, the wheellock, and the earlier flintlock mechanisms.

So flintlock fantasy means fantasy with gunpowder and guns basically. The term serves the purpose of alliteration and approximate technology level.

Thanks for explaining 

[Dunkum he/him]

5 hours ago, Left said:

I finished the Earthsea trilogy yesterday! Wow, Ursula Leguin has to be one of the most underrated fantasy authors of her time. Her work was far better than anything that Brooks, McCaffry, or Goodkind put out. I mean, set aside the fact that the books are fantastic, Sparrowhawk is black, the priestess of Atuan was a vulnerable but strong female character, Sparrowhawk is awesome not because he kills dragons but because he can talk with them safely. How on earth are these books not considered as important as Middle Earth, Pern, and WoT? 

 

Yea, LeGuin is one I recommend to anyone who asks me for fantasy recommendations.  Her sci-fi is pretty good too, most of it, at least.

[Sunbird she/her]

Currently doubling up on Duskfall by Christopher Husberg and a re-read of The Hero of Ages. I'm really enjoying them both. Duskfall feels different than a lot of other epic fantasy I've read, and since one of my good friends reviewed it very positively I have pretty high expectations for the 1/3 of the book I have left.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

Just finished The Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks. Add book 5 to my list of things to look forward to, cause that was awesome. I really like where all of this seems to be heading. Trying to decide now whether to start Sabriel or The Night Angel trilogy. 

[StrikerEZ he/him]

2 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

Just finished The Blood Mirror by Brent Weeks. Add book 5 to my list of things to look forward to, cause that was awesome. I really like where all of this seems to be heading. Trying to decide now whether to start Sabriel or The Night Angel trilogy. 

Start Sabriel! The Old Kingdom Series is so good! 

[Koldun he/him]

I'm currently reading Grace of Kings, Riyria Revelations, and the Red Rising Trilogy.

[Left he/him]

12 minutes ago, Koldun said:

I'm currently reading Grace of Kings, Riyria Revelations, and the Red Rising Trilogy.

Upvote for Red Rising. 

I'm approximately a third of the way into Chapterhouse Dune. It's pretty meh so far. It hasn't gotten as disturbing or weird as Children of Dune, but it's not especially good either. I guess the best comparison is that it's like God Emperor, but with a lot more characters/conflicts, but none are really that interesting.  

[Ammanas]

44 minutes ago, Koldun said:

I'm currently reading Grace of Kings, Riyria Revelations, and the Red Rising Trilogy.

Love all three of those books! I think a lot of the "western" audience just didn't get Grace of Kings, but I thought it was amazing. Goldn Son and Morningstar are improvements on a already pretty solid Red Rising.

[AngelEy3 he/him]

19 hours ago, StrikerEZ said:

Start Sabriel! The Old Kingdom Series is so good! 

I started Sabriel. One chapter in and I'm hooked already. I actually tried starting Lies of Locke Lamora again first,  but something in my head keeps me from getting a good hook.

[Jondesu he/him]

I'm just a little ways into Rogue One, but I also just picked up the first two books of The Powder Mage trilogy. Which they purchased because I recommended them. Which means I'm the first person to read these copies. Which is cool.

[Sunbird she/her]

So I finished Duskfall tonight and it was pretty awesome. (Awesome enough that I'll probably write an in-depth review of it in the near future!) The "About the Author" says Christopher Husberg went to BYU and was mentored by Brandon Sanderson, so that's cool too. =)

Now I have a dilemma: what to read next? XD I've got a giant pile of physical books that I need to read, including but not limited to:

Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull
The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Ones and Zeroes by Dan Wells
Mortal Coil by Derek Landy (This would be a re-read for me)
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan
Demon Road by Derek Landy
Lockwood & Co: The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud
Back Off, I'm a Ninja by Natalie Whipple
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Defy by Sara B Larson

Plus a few from less-known authors that I feel like I should read and review sooner rather than later:

Storms by Kevin L Nielsen
Dr Wolf: Dragon's Bayne by Cheree Alsop
The Lady and the Frog by L Palmer

Any arguments for which one I should read next?

[AngelEy3 he/him]

On 3/27/2017 at 6:32 AM, StrikerEZ said:

Start Sabriel! The Old Kingdom Series is so good! 

Finished Sabriel. It was very good and entertaining, but somewhat lighter than I would have expected a story about Necromancy to be. That being said, I ordered the other 4 Old Kingdom booksfrom Amazon, and should have them by Friday. I get to read at work, so my pace can be fairly quick. I should really start going to the Library though... I totalled up my Amazon orders for the last 6 months and found out that I've spent over $400 on books. Wife was not impressed with me, lol. 

[Oversleep]

6 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

I ordered the other 4 Old Kingdom books

...wait... *counts* Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen... that's three...

There's two more?

[StrikerEZ he/him]

18 hours ago, AngelEy3 said:

Finished Sabriel. It was very good and entertaining, but somewhat lighter than I would have expected a story about Necromancy to be. That being said, I ordered the other 4 Old Kingdom booksfrom Amazon, and should have them by Friday. I get to read at work, so my pace can be fairly quick. I should really start going to the Library though... I totalled up my Amazon orders for the last 6 months and found out that I've spent over $400 on books. Wife was not impressed with me, lol. 

Yeah, while there is necromancy, it's definitely not meant to be very dark. At least, that's how I interpreted it. There's so much more to the world than just necromancy, trust me. 

 

11 hours ago, Oversleep said:

...wait... *counts* Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen... that's three...

There's two more?

Yes, he made a prequel, Clariel. Then he made another book, more recently, set after Abhorsen, Goldenhands.

Edited March 30, 2017 by StrikerEZ

[Sunbird she/her]

On 3/28/2017 at 10:34 PM, Sunbird said:

So I finished Duskfall tonight and it was pretty awesome. (Awesome enough that I'll probably write an in-depth review of it in the near future!) The "About the Author" says Christopher Husberg went to BYU and was mentored by Brandon Sanderson, so that's cool too. =)

Now I have a dilemma: what to read next? XD I've got a giant pile of physical books that I need to read, including but not limited to:

Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull
The Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Ones and Zeroes by Dan Wells
Mortal Coil by Derek Landy (This would be a re-read for me)
Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan
Demon Road by Derek Landy
Lockwood & Co: The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud
Back Off, I'm a Ninja by Natalie Whipple
The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Defy by Sara B Larson

Plus a few from less-known authors that I feel like I should read and review sooner rather than later:

Storms by Kevin L Nielsen
Dr Wolf: Dragon's Bayne by Cheree Alsop
The Lady and the Frog by L Palmer

Any arguments for which one I should read next?

I decided on Dragonwatch and finished it this evening. I have been indescribably happy today to be reading about Fablehaven again. =)

Next up: Demon Road.

[A Budgie she/her]

So I finished The Sands of Mars (Arthur C Clarke) and I've just started on Alcatraz...enjoying it so far.

[Darkness Ascendant he/him]

oh damnation.

Read The Complete Persepolis...

Holy crap. That is one hell, of an autobiography. I feel drained...

Oh: and as for Sabriel, there's also "Over the Wall" Which is a series of short stories I think.

Edited March 31, 2017 by Darkness Ascendant

[Sunbird she/her]

@A Budgie ALCATRAZ!!!

[Left he/him]

I finished Chapterhouse Dune. It was actually quite a bit better than I was expecting. I'm frustrated by the lack of a conclusive ending, because it makes me want to start reading the sequels that Brain Herbert wrote. I'm not actually interested in reading Brian's work though. I'm probably going to end up reading some, because there's something in me that really wants an end to the saga. A full explanation of the true purpose of the Golden Path, the effects of the Cyborg, and the final reprucussions of the Scattering. Ugghh....I should have just quit reading after Dune because I'm sure there's not going to be an ending that will satisfy me. 

 

[StormingTexan he/him]

14 minutes ago, Left said:

I finished Chapterhouse Dune. It was actually quite a bit better than I was expecting. I'm frustrated by the lack of a conclusive ending, because it makes me want to start reading the sequels that Brain Herbert wrote. I'm not actually interested in reading Brian's work though. I'm probably going to end up reading some, because there's something in me that really wants an end to the saga. A full explanation of the true purpose of the Golden Path, the effects of the Cyborg, and the final reprucussions of the Scattering. Ugghh....I should have just quit reading after Dune because I'm sure there's not going to be an ending that will satisfy me. 

 

So I stopped after Children. There are many times I think I should pick it back up. The Dune universe is almost haunting and it's killed me sometimes to think I've never seen how it ends (does it end?). I've read a few people's reviews that say you really should just stop after Dune and then just imagine the rest how ever you want. 

[Left he/him]

Just now, StormingTexan said:

So I stopped after Children. There are many times I think I should pick it back up. The Dune universe is almost haunting and it's killed me sometimes to think I've never seen how it ends (does it end?). I've read a few people's reviews that say you really should just stop after Dune and then just imagine the rest how ever you want. 

I know the feeling. So far, having read the six Frank Herbert books, there isn't a proper ending. After Children each book ends, and I want to stop, but I can't because too much was teased and I just have a horrible ache in me wanting to know where the universe is going. Whenever I recommend Dune to people I always tell them to only read the first book. There's no need for them to try to get into the rest and then get pulled along in this agony that I've been going through for the past three years as I fight myself on whether or not to keep reading. 

[Dunkum he/him]

I did read wikipedia summaries for some of the books after Children (the last one I read), and to be honest, it sounds like things sort of get a bit out of control.  clones and spice-trance invisible people abound.

[Briar King]

1 hour ago, Left said:

I finished Chapterhouse Dune. It was actually quite a bit better than I was expecting. I'm frustrated by the lack of a conclusive ending, because it makes me want to start reading the sequels that Brain Herbert wrote. I'm not actually interested in reading Brian's work though. I'm probably going to end up reading some, because there's something in me that really wants an end to the saga. A full explanation of the true purpose of the Golden Path, the effects of the Cyborg, and the final reprucussions of the Scattering. Ugghh....I should have just quit reading after Dune because I'm sure there's not going to be an ending that will satisfy me. 

 

I would reco reading the 2 BH wrote to finish and then never ever ever ever ever ever read another Dune bk by them again.

ever ever ever ever...........ever

Edited March 31, 2017 by Briar King

[A Budgie she/her]

13 hours ago, Darkness Ascendant said:

oh damnation.

Read The Complete Persepolis...

Holy crap. That is one hell, of an autobiography. I feel drained...

Oh: and as for Sabriel, there's also "Over the Wall" Which is a series of short stories I think.

Persepolis was amazing.