Hey bookworms! Have you checked out Licanius yet? Let me know what you think below.

@jungen1093

4 жыл бұрын

No😔 I’ve actually started Old Man’s War thanks to you👀🙏🏾

@garrettwagner5270

4 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see what you think about this series. I liked it, the WOT comparison isn't deserved in my opinion. It's a good, solid series. With some great magic and some good character arcs.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@jungen1093 That's a neat trick since I haven't even read that one!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@garrettwagner5270 I see zero parallels to WoT so far. It's weird.

@garrettwagner5270

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews Yeah, it feels like a Marketing shtick

You are quickly becoming my favorite booktuber, love your recommendations

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that.

@lydiam.1833

3 жыл бұрын

I agree totally. My favorite as well. Nice to not have to try to distract myself from globs of lipstick, or the hyperactive pajama boy that seems to be so popular right now, and listen to a level-headed, mature take on various books. The reviews are very helpful to this old lady!

Mwahahahahahaha! I love this video. I hope you'll enjoy it, Mike. I loved the entire trilogy, and the quality continues to escalate as the series progressed imo. Honestly it's more of its own thing (different than WoT; more like Sanderson's, well not a surprise because he indeed wrote this trilogy because of reading Mistborn trilogy) since the second half of the first book. Anyway, Islington somehow managed to magnificently wrap up every plot points, which is freaking insane because there were a LOT of things to resolve within three books! Enjoy!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

It's odd to hear damn near everyone that finished it saying how satisfied they were with the ending. That's extremely rare in modern fantasy. I jest, but I always appreciate and value your opinions on these things. Thank you for never letting me get bored.

Really enjoyed Licanius Trilogy. For a first time author he did an excellent job.

I listened to the Audio books. Starts a little slow but has one of the best endings ever. Liked it enough to buy the Hardcovers for my shelf and contact the author to get signed copies

You already know I adore this series, but your open mindedness is always what I love most about you as a reader. In my opinion, every book should be viewed as its own, and honestly not compared to another bigger series. I hope you enjoy this series and I honestly think you will!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying it so far just 200 pages in.

Licanius definitely doesn't have the fluff, which at times made me think "there is no way all these events would happen one after another". It was lacking some breaks for me. But in the end I absolutely loved both books 1 and 2. I still have to finish the 3rd one. My husband loves the WoT and he enjoyed the Licanius Trilogy tremendously!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's the downfall of fast-paced books is they don't tell you how much time is passing between events. That was my only criticism of Faithful and the Fallen. Each chapter needs a date/time or something to signify these events aren't happening minute by minute.

I enjoyed each book and the series as a whole. It is not without flaws, but a good story with a great ending. Take the negative and soso reviews from those readers who finished only the first book with a grain of salt. When you see how things from the earlier books are tied together later in the series, many complaints/concerns/questions are addressed very well, at least in my opinion.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, judging a trilogy as a whole off of the first 1/3 seems foolish. If I had done that with Red Rising it never would have become one of my favorite series like it has.

I’m so happy you started this it’s a truly brilliant series even though it’s incredibly confusing as time goes on.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Most epic fantasy seems to go that way lately.

Hahaha Mike that opening was your best yet. As soon as you said your enjoying it I felt like saying sh#t... another series I need to buy. I can honestly say I've loved every recommendation I've got from you. I say you'll be hitting 30k before 2021. I've called it

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

That would be something.

I like big books and I cannot lie!

In all honesty, I feel like James Islington writes a lot better than Brandon Sanderson. It was so well written that I had to just stop and appreciate some of the prose I was encountering. I have not once done this with Sanderson. Glad you are starting this series. Good luck.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

High praise indeed!

I've read the first two, and really enjoyed both of them. I'm waiting until the 3rd is in b format (paperback) before grabbing it so it matches on my shelf...

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was one of the reasons I wanted to wait.

@toddherzman126

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews I couldn't wait when Oathbringer came out, so that series doesn't match anymore, but I figure I'll be buying the next Stormlight books as they release anyway. Besides, they changed the cover style over here slightly since the initial release, so getting them perfectly matched is no longer possible.

I am on the last book right now. I've got probably 20% more to go and oh boy, you are in for a ride. This series just keeps getting better as it goes. I'm so happy you're giving these a read!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

It's great so far.

@SleeplessNinja

4 жыл бұрын

Finished it earlier today. You're not going to be disappointed!

I love this series and I think it gets better and better. I can see why some compare it to WoT but that doesn't bother me. It feels like an homage to WoT and not a copy. Like the first WoT is an homage to LotR.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Folks always forget that little nugget of info.

This is one I have been interested in, but of course have no room anywhere on my TBR for it. I did like you telling everybody what other booktubers thought of it, though. Nice to know we watch similar channels. There reviews shouldn't stop anyone from reading something if there interested in it. Good luck fitting in your schedule.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Because I know 90% of the people I've talked to said they didn't read it because of those 3 reviews.

@Catcupid

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews That's too bad. I like getting different points of view on books. Sometimes it helps me see things I missed or vise versa.

Now that was the best opening I’ve ever seen on booktube. Simply amazing.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha I'm glad you guys liked it.

It is a very enjoyable read...Looking forward to the 3rd Book. Thx for the Vid. Stay safe and Gruß from Germany

I thought Licanius was great. I liked the first book but the second and third books are leaps and bounds better IMO. The ending is one of my favorite endings to a series ever.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

"Satisfying" is the word I've heard most about the ending.

@OtherTheDave

4 жыл бұрын

Mike's Book Reviews Not sure I’d go so far as to say “favorite”, but I definitely concur with “satisfying”.

@petermcgill5365

4 жыл бұрын

Mike's Book Reviews the last 100 or so pages wrap it up so unbelievably well. The last chapter is probably the best chapter I have ever read and I am a Sanderson/wheel of time super fan.

I read all of Licanius in the past year and absolutely loved it! Probably one the best series prologues and epilogues that I’ve ever read. It’s definitely more plot than character focused, which is refreshing among modern fantasy. Excited to see what you think!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Even folks that are mixed on the series say the ending is amazing.

You are the most honest, humble n entertaining booktuber I wish your channel explode soon

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day!

Yesss please keep reading Licanius, books 2 and 3 are so good!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyype!

I'm a huge WoT fan and I enjoyed Licanius. It's nothing like WoT though...lol. It's not incredible, but there's a LOT to enjoy and some really good concepts. It's impressive as a first work by an author.

Just finished the last available gentleman bastards book yesterday. Starting Dresden Grave Peril today. After that I've decisions to make on what series is next. I've got red rising, malice, and way of kings in my kindle ready to go thanks to you.... decisions, decisions.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Malice!

@gardnereric10

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews can't argue with that passionate response lol

You're not gonna regret it dude. I only read the 1st book so far, waiting to resume once book 3 is released in paperback, but definitely one of my fav reads from this year

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I really have enjoyed the first 200 pages.

I have popped 'The Shadow of What was Lost' on my to-read list; gorgeous covers on this series! Will have to come after a few other big beefy series I've got on the go or planned.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Never judge a book by its cover...unless it's awesome. I mean, that's how I discovered Red Rising.

@raireads

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews That's how I discovered quite a few things over the years! A good cover does help catch the eye and reel you in; even cement the desire to read the book sometimes!

I found that book (Licanius) by accident in a B&N. Totally blew me away. He's moving onto a new series I believe.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

Hehhe I, too, like to make yearly as well as monthly TBR lists, but I only follow them like half of the time. I blame you reviewers haha. Re Licanius, Sanderson recommended the trilogy over on his website, naturally I picked it up right away... and I actually liked it a lot. Islington writes awesome epilogues. In books 2 and 3 especially. I really hope you end up loving the whole trilogy. Also, love that intro haha.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I can handle another epilogue that good.

That intro bit was me every time I look at the pile of books opened next to my bed

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha

@nuinwea

4 жыл бұрын

Every damn night lol

@annehelatrix4627

4 жыл бұрын

@@nuinwea I knoooow

I love the licanious trilogy! It has a very good pace and the plot is awesome.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree about halfway done with book 2.

Super happy you decided to pick these up 🙂 can’t wait to see what you think

BEST! OPENING! EVER!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, glad you liked it. That was as sincere as I could be.

I am so bad about interrupting my own reading plans! The intro is such a mood 😂 I literally bought The Shadow of What Was Lost last week!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

How's WoT coming along?

Demon Cycle 4 was where I had issues, although I wasn't a fan of Ahmann Jardir and the Krasians from the beginning. Licanius is in my TBR.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

For me it was Peter V. Brett being super horny or something when he wrote it. I'm not against sex in a book, but Daylight War damn near became erotica and I HATE what he started doing with Leesha.

I've read the first two and gave each a solid 4 stars on Goodreads. I'm going to read the third soon but am reading a few other things first. I like to savor more than devour because when a series is finally over I can't look forward to it anymore. Rereading isn't fun for me because the surprise is gone. I rarely watch movies twice either, usually just to show it to a guest that hasn't seen it or something like that. I like to keep trying new things.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I get that and I'm usually the same way.

This book series is fantastic in my opinion. So happy you picked it up! When I first read the first book I thought it was so-so. The second one got me loving the series. The third one blew my mind, so much so that an hour after I finished book three, I was rereading the entire series.

@darialemesheva2647

4 жыл бұрын

Эпилог третьей книги просто разбивает мне сердечко. Сейчас тоже перечитываю серию.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome!

Hi I’m glad u liking this series it’s one of my favourite it’s great series.. I’ve got the third book too!! Happy reading to u!! 😊📖

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Coming straight from binging Sanderson's works I was delighted to find this trilogy and I thought it definitely had the same energy.

I'm with you, I could not finish Witcher. I expected to love it....just not for me I guess. I'm enjoying Traitor's Blade and finishing up Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings! My TBR includes Licanius and Empires of Dust! My first full re-read of WoT will be sprinkled in (just finished Lord of Chaos).

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Making The Witcher an actual background character in a series called The Witcher was a poor choice, IMO. But I still have 3 books to go and that might change.

@srswriter1165

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews Personally, as a whole, I preferred the novels to the short stories, though that seems to be an unpopular opinion nowadays. I never got the complaint that Geralt is relegated to a background character, as he doesn't really lose prominence in the saga. Sapkowski's focus has just become wider, now having two protagonists to juggle instead of one and choosing to build on the lore of his world (some of the best chapters of the books don't revolve around Geralt or Ciri). It may be upsetting if you just wanted to read about Geralt and his monster hunts alone, but it's ultimately a more complex and rewarding experience, as it explores the politics, morality and characters of the world in a more interesting and thought provoking way than the short stories. Regardless, Geralt gets plenty to do in the next three books.

So far, An Echo of Things to Come is even better!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

This is encouraging.

Agree on the Demon cycle, had the same experience lost me early in the 3rd book

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Brett clearly wanted to be an erotica writer.

I loved this series. It was really well done, the ending piecing everything together very well.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I've heard the ending is something special.

Awesome :) love the intro. The shadow of what was lost is on my physical TBR and will be read soonish lol. Just about 400 pages into WoT book 4 though, taking my time with these fluffly books but enjoying it.

I’m currently reading book three. The first book feels like a new author finding his feet. The next two are really good though! I’m enjoying this series way more than I thought I would.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I was prepared to have some "first time author cringe," but I've found it fine so far. If he actually gets better this might become a beloved series to me.

LOL. This opening.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Sums it all up, don't it?

Not like you need more to read but I just finished Senlin Ascends and it seems like a book that would be an instant favorite of yours. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in the series since I hear they only get better.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I get plenty of recs for the Books of Babel. It'll happen one day.

Good palate cleanser is Zelazny's Amber books each one is novella length almost. It is very influential on lots of books including Dresden files. First one is "Nine Princes in Amber"

Haha, that's your best intro yet!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Less is more, I figure.

Licanius has been in my Amazon basket for the longest time! It's definitely one of those 'ill get to it soon' series. 😂 Good effort for taking the dive! Something about those books seems like it will be a wild ride! (And that cover art 😍)

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

You should!

I'm a Wheel of Time fan, and for me this series was something similar but at the same time something new. Pacing and overall flow of the 2 books I've read so far was good, characters was unique enough to make me feel for them and plot has me anxiously waiting for climax. In the end as a debut novel I think this is a good book.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I can agree with that.

Best. Intro. Ever. 😂

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, it seemed fitting as I looked at my calendar and said 'what are you doing, man?"

I almost stopped this series after book one, but I'm extremely happy I didn't First book is maybe 2/5 for me, but second and third are 3,5-4,5/5. This trilogy has one of the best endings ever, rivaling even Gathering storm's ending for me

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

High praise, indeed.

I relate so hard with you.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I have all sorts of respect for those who create a TBR and stick with it.

I read it around the same time as WoT, I do not see that much of a connection anymore then other fantasy. I loved this series. Book 2 & 3 is where things really start to get wild, but it makes sense. It doesn't have any of my favorite characters in fantasy, but the lore and timeline is something else.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I'm really liking the lore so far.

What a start of the episode 😂😂😂

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't think of another way to put it ha ha

Hey there Mike. I know exactly how you feel. I am currently jumping between listening to Traitors Blade, Son of a Witch by Gregory MaGuire, and the Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan. You have done a great job of making me want to jump into the James Islington series now too. I have no idea when I am going to get to John Gwynnes books too.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Petrik is as detrimental to my TBR as I seem to be to my viewers.

It was ok, I might check out the second book.

MIKE!!!!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

CRAP!!!

Mmuhuhahahahahahaha! I read the first book a couple of years back. Seen it was worth a re-read, so I plan to get to this when trade paperback comes out and read all 3 at once. Hope you enjoy this one Mike!

So many books to read so little time. I'll put this on the list but on the back burner, wheel of time is my big read in the second half of this year

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

To commit to the Wheel requires a vast amount of dedication. The Creator be with you on your quest.

@HobbiesofaMan

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews Thank you!

Haha, great start to the video, awesome! I own the first two books in the Licanius Trilogy though I haven't started it yet, have the third book in paperback on pre-order. I've read great things about the trilogy and decided to buy last year, yes, last year...too many books to read ;-D

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

What are you working on right now?

@amandapelland

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews I'm reading Traitor's Blade and next is Poppy War.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@amandapelland Ah, nice. Poppy War is certainly happening for me next year.

I loved the first book. Am rereading it now and will go straight into book 2 so I am upto date for book 3 when it comes out this year.

the first bit of this book reminded me a little of Rithmatist. it doesnt really make me think of WoT at all until a ways into book 2. but that is only because ‘the immortals’ are what i wish i had gotten out of the forsaken

I haven't read this but it's on the TBR. Looking forward to your thoughts, as I'm really enjoying the series you have been recommending so far.

Hey Mike, I just started this trilogy too but on audio narrated by Michael Kramer. I think that narration is what's giving me so many WoT vibes but the series also borrows a few similar elements. I did feel like the first bit was sort of a slog but about half way through there is an interesting twist that reminded me a bit of Magician's Appretice

Read the first one. Have not read the second. I keep coming back to the first thinking I may not have read it. I think I liked it... Probably.

I loved the wheel of time and never really understood the comparison between the two. The first book was good, it definitely had some issues. The second one was much better, the characters felt more realistic. I haven’t finished the third one yet trying to complete oathbringer before rhythm of war is released but, I do look forward to finishing the trilogy.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I’m about halfway through book 1 and digging it. Waiting to see how Islington writes big action though.

Man that looks promising! Slowing chipping through Oathbringer. Just started Hero of Ages after finishing Valour.

I might look into it. Can’t wait to start WoT in October.

Loved your intro, Mike! 😂

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Seems I need to curse more. You hooligans love it.

Those other book channels are annoying ... no thanks. You & Petrik are my go-to. Keep it up.

I picked up the first Licanius as a Daily Deal. The blurb looked interesting and the price was right. I never realized that it was compared to WoT until after reading it and I honestly don't see why they're compared - maybe because a lot of epic fantasy gets compared to WoT. WoT is one of my two favorite series, but my feelings of meh-ness for the first Licanius have nothing to do with that. It was alright, but not good enough for me to rush to the second one and with so many phenomenal books on my TBR, I'm not sure when I'll get around to it. And tbh, if I don't get to it, I'm fine with that.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know it is one hell of an assumption on my part and I don't have any facts to back it up. Just seemed too much of a correlation for me to ignore. I enjoyed WoT and I'm enjoying this so far. Hopefully this comment ages well, ha ha

I am 16 chapters in this book and because I'm listening on audiobook I don't know how many pages I'm in but so far my thoughts are...not so positive, but nonetheless lemme tell you my thoughts of the book( so far): So first the characters: I would say that so far as I know there are three main characters ( a girl and 2 boys) and I think they are interesting and have a lot of potential. The girl is stuck in a very tricky situation ( spoilers: basically her powers are taken away by that guy and I'm excited to see if she will ever get these powers back or not. Because if she doesn't she as a main character is at a disadvantage and I want to see how she will handle this loss and what direction will she take after getting over her loss. So far she is acting pretty neutral about her loss but it may affect her more when I suppose the main plot starts moving on i suppose) or if she does, how will the author make that satisfying and not just a cheesy cop out). Now the boys: so ill be just plainly honest the most main guy, Davian is kinda...boring. his powers are introduced but thats about it for him. His friend i feel like maybe a layered character and I hope he is ( even though i have been warned that the characters in this novel are plain but...well here's hoping I feel differently) Now plot: the plot so far is pretty formulaic, its fine I suppose, but if there's one thing I noticed its that I find myself never really WANTING to pick this book up. It seems as a chore so actually I'm taking a break from it( not dnfing it, but instead I'm listening to Stormfront( unrelated but the narrator of Dresden files is great!)and once I'm done ill come back to this book) We did just recently get introduced to 2 more characters and I want to know them a little more so atleast there's that. Magic system: I don't have a lot to say alot here as well, because so far the magic system seems super soft but the characters talk about it as if it's hard, I have also heard that eventually we do get to understand the magic as a whole as the book progresses. So thats something I'm looking forward to. Comparison: lot of people compare it to WOT i can't really do that because I myself am only on the second book( the great hunt) and same goes for comparing it to Sanderson and again I've only read the Skyward book 1 and 2 and WOK book 1 part 1 so maybe when ill be done with these massive series I may compare THEN 😅 HOWEVER I will try to atleast see myself through the ending because I've heard this book has a great ending and I am all for great endings!!! Haha that's a big comment and may yet get bigger if I keep updating my journey but...oh well🤣😅 So its 28th of September 2020, and I thought I'd dnfed this book after reading 15 ch but I didn't have any other book on audible so I guess I gave it a second go: I am now 19 chapters(not alot of progression but its something) and oh SPOILERS! So anyway we just got to know that Wirr is a prince, and this is a trope that tends to bother people but in this case it didn't bother me(which is a good thing) and I like that the author does not keep you hanging after ending a chapter with an open ending. So I wasn't like ohhhhh I want to skip this chapter. So thats good. We are also introduced to Cadon i believe and i think he's interesting. By his attitude he looks innocent but....i dunno. I don't know if I should trust him because when he gets his memories restored he may turn out to be a...not do good guy. And honestly a part of me hopes that that will happen. Cause I know he's a main character so hopefully the author has something grand in stock for him.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I always say life is too short and TBRs are too long to read something you aren't enjoying.

I’ve read the first two books in this series, and have found it to be reasonably enjoyable. I do think the WoT comparison is quite apt actually, in much the same way (but to a slightly greater extent) that Sanderson’s work is comparable to WoT. I think this is mostly due to the writing style that they all share, with the archetype Jordan being the superior realization of the style (understandably). Another big similarity between the three is the broad style of magic, “harness external power which can be used in these specific ways”, though with slight variations in “hardness”.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I see. I thought folks were calling it derivative of WoT plotting.

I have got this on my TBR lists, so interested to see what you thought. However, I have some books that I need to read, and then got Lovecraft Country to read, which I am pretty stoked about.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I’m really liking it about halfway through.

I loved the first two books, I'm still waiting for the third one. I mean the second book has some similarities with the Wheel of Time but it feels so much more like something by Sanderson

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a lot of Sanderson's world from this, too. In the very best way.

It's a nice tale so far that, for me, reads well but I'm not quite invested in the characters yet & on this rainy afternoon I returned to an old favourite rather than continuing .... Not giving up though as it was also a big bowl of ice cream & chocolate kind of day, think I just needed the comfort of a character that I did care about.

I am reading book 3 and the whole series is enjoyable.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear.

Ive just finished The Painted Man, loved it. Hope I like the rest of the series.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so, too.

And now I know what I'm reading today lol

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

ONE OF US ONE OF US

My TBR is now even bigger oh dear.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

We all must suffer this together.

Just finished the first book about 30 seconds ago, immediately wanted to get your opinion but I was completely sucked in by this book, absolutely one of my favourites!!

I read book 1 and thought it was alright but not that amazing. Never got around to book 2 but maybe I'll give it a shot.

That intro 😂😂😂😂

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Seems many folks can relate to that feeling ha ha

The beginning of this video makes it seem like an apology video lmao

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Well, I mean 2 months ago I made a video saying I was going to finish Witcher and Demon Cycle first. I finished neither. So, yeah, I am sorry for folks that wanted to hear me talk about those things.

I really enjoyed this series. Quite honestly I felt it was just okay until book 3 when my mind got blown. I hope you can get there. I will definitely be back to see what you think in the end! (Also... I am a fan of WOT and this is NOTHING like it.)

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I'll get there. Rather soon.

Junji Ito - Venus in the blindspot is a great collection of horror manga, just get it.👍

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus, you guys are persistent about the manga stuff.

My wife bought this for me two years ago and just haven't been able to stick it on my TBR yet.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

It's worth it.

Its in my tbr for a long time. Don't know when i am gonna start them.

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I have so many books I say that about. It's sad.

@shortanimations5207

4 жыл бұрын

I'd probably start it soon but its just that someone says it's good and someone says its trash. Want to hear your thoughts on this series.

I was a big fan of the Licanius trilogy! I think it has some significant flaws but also some great strengths. I see how the flaws are too much for others, but I didn't mind them as much. I appreciated the lack of profanity/explicit sexual scenes (a little more Sanderson-esque adult content level). I'm excited to see what James Islington does next

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Flaws, for sure, but as I said in my review for book 1, I don't think they were flaws anymore detrimental than almost every other fantasy story out there. And the romance basically being shelved immediately was refreshing!

I’ve wanted to start this series for awhile. I just started the Riyria Revolution this week so that’ll keep me busy for awhile

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Riyria is solid.

Hahahahhaha :) great video man, we sre getting to 30k!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hope so!

Just ought Licanius yesterday as it’s been calling my name 😂 I’m going to start it today. I’m almost finished A Crown Of Swords so I think I’ll take a break for a couple of weeks before I start the slog As always LOVE your channel

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

It's so pretty to look at that I swear it talks to you.

Poor decision making? You and me both. I'm reading Imajica just because I saw it on a book haul of yours. Really enjoying it. Now I just have to resist Licanius for now. Too many books to read!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I definitely wish I could clone myself and read everything at once.

Have done the first 2 - 2nd one was a struggle but was in the middle of house sale etc Book 1 was very cool though Maybe need to go back to them

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet. I'll let you know when I get to 3 and we can buddy read.

@dpeady78

4 жыл бұрын

Mike's Book Reviews sounds like a great idea

I will be reading this book next month along with malazan 🤔🙄

There's only one aspect of the story thats comparable to the WOT really.... other than that i think its a special series, i really enjoyed it. Totally worth the anguish of upsetting your TBR. I liked the classic feel to the book, but its much darker than you think... JI is not afraid to have his characters suffer in ways that are truly horrific, A character called Asha is a perfect example....You might find the second book a lengthy one to read, its not a novel that you can just breeze through, get that note pad out, theres a lot of information to take in with different time lines. I'm yet to read the third novel, but im very excited, but its a shame it took so long for it to hit UK bookstores. Id rate it 4 .5 for the first, then 4 stars for the second!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I'm about halfway through book 2 and it has been worth crashing my TBR.

@danielnewton1414

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesbookreviews totally worth it!! Licanius is really something special. Im so excited to get into book 3!!! James Islington is one to watch, his future efforts, im confident are going to be astounding!!!

Great vid, thanks! I hope you pick up the Witcher again at some point.... Baptism of Fire was the pinnacle of the series for me and I think you'd like it too!

@mikesbookreviews

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

Damn, that intro had me laughing!

I love the first book but then I waited so long to read book two and I basically forgot what happened in book one, so I did not enjoy book two so much. I plan to re-read the series though once book three trade paperback comes out in December 🙂