Purchase Malice by John Gwynne here amzn.to/3b1C1ck What're your thoughts on the Banished Lands?

About to finish Shadow of the Gods the first in the Bloodsworn trilogy and it’s amazing. I’m excited to read more and can’t wait to read more of John’s work.

@thefantasynuttwork

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

"Like Sandersen or Guhrm (GRRM)." Lol that had me laugh out loud. First time I've heard that. Just discovered you off Alex Neive's shout-out video. I like the style and you've got me to add this one to my TBR now!

Started the series 2 weeks ago and on book 3. This series is everything‼️ You gave the best advice about going into this understanding it's a series. I'd only add to make a chart to keep everyone in proper order in your mind. I'm loving it and already ordered the subsequent series 😍

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome, happy reading and enjoy the banished lands!

Great review! I love this series! The characters are brilliant and the first book is just so awesome and it just gets better and better! One of my favourites of all time! Top 10

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely in my top 3 right now. Thanks so much for watching!

I love this review! I'm only midway into the first book, but it's already a fantasy world I'm really attached to. The POV chapter switch has overwhelmed me a little bit, because I read ove a long period oftime, so when I get back to the book, sometimes I'm a little cofused, but because of the chapter lengh, it's really easy to get back into it and to reread.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I definitely can see how the POV shifts can be a little much, especially with the world Gwynne built. Glad you're enjoying it though, it gets better and better with each book

Just finished Way of Kings and Words of Radiance, so today I ran out to B&N to pick up Oathbringer and Malice. Can’t wait to dive into this series! Great review as always!

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my you're in for a treat! I'll be reading Oathbringer soon as well! I think you'll love Malice and the series as a whole. Stop back and let me know your thoughts

Just about to start reading the series,great video

Great stuff! So measured and well spoken.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

I really really appreciate that. Thank you for watching!

Things I didn't expect to find on this channel, wrestling videos lol! I saw this pop up on Twitter, courtesy of Mr John Gwynne himself. Great review Jimmy! I read and reviewed Malice as well recently and it was a great start to this series.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! I'll be sure to check out your review! And you know sometimes I gotta take a break from the books and headlock people 😂

@alexnieves

4 жыл бұрын

@@thefantasynuttwork Haha you absolutely do sometimes have to headlock people. That's awesome and totally unexpected to me that you're a wrestler. God I remember growing up loving the WWF back when it was the WWF. Looking forward to more reviews from you.

I have been trying to figure out what book to read next. It is between Malice, Assassins Apprentice, and Best Served Cold (I have read the First Law Trilogy already). I think your review just sold me on Malice. Subscribed!

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!!!

Great review you really sold me on malice. Thank you for jumping straight in with what you thought of it then elaborating, your style made me like and subscribe before you asked. Thanks mate

@thefantasynuttwork

Жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

This book is amazing. I am 26 chapters in, and I am loving it. I have never been much of a reader, and this is my first fantasy book that I am reading as an adult. Obviously, Harry potter was my first. (Twenty years ago), I am 33 now.

@thefantasynuttwork

Жыл бұрын

This is a great starting point!

I picked this series up after I saw Daniel Greene and Mike from Mike's Book Reviews talk about it on their channels. I've been wanting to get into epic fantasy for a while, and I finally decided this would be a good place to start. I'm a little over half way through Valor, and this series has the hooks in deep. Still like seeing what people have to say about what I've already read.

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the warband!! I’m so happy people are picking this series up. I’m actually considering doing a read a long for this series in 2021 to maybe get even more people into it

I was this close to printing the map while reading Malice. Their journey was astoundingly engaging.

Yes! I loved Malice. A new favorite for sure and I completely agree that the long book plus short chapters is just the best. Love the review. I'm also about 25% into valor and can't wait to hear your thoughts

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

This series gets better and better with each one, so I'm excited to see what you think as well! Thanks so much for checking out my channel and reviews. I'll have newer videos up soon, finishing up a big move so have been busy, still reading though!

@niebieskie2

4 жыл бұрын

@@thefantasynuttwork always fun to find people that love the same books as me!

The long hair looks so good on you😍👍🏾

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great review definitely my next pickup

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You definitely won't regret it!!!

I've had this one on my TBR for 10 years ! Finally got around to reading and I devoured it... so good. Already onto the 2nd.. absolutely hooked.

@thefantasynuttwork

7 ай бұрын

Love to see it!

Just finished this book and was blown away.. definitely exceeded expectations

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

It's one of my favs 😁

Just finished Malice and loved it! Definitely continuing onto the sequel!!

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

They only get better from here, enjoy! Thanks for watching!!

I just got this book recently! Can't wait to read it

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Lemme know what ya think!

The way you are describing it sounds like a very similar cycle to the Traitor Son Cycle (red knight is the 1st book) by miles cameron. Just ordered this book. Super excited!

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

That's the next series I'm reading after Stormlight and Poppy War!

This showed up today. Enjoyed the review and can’t wait to get started.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Drop back here and let me know what ya think, love hearing people's thoughts on this series!

@IzroneI

4 жыл бұрын

The Fantasy Nuttwork Dude. That moment when it clicks what Gar must be gave me goosebumps. I didn’t really get started on Malice until a couple of days ago, but I already find myself about 2/3 of the way through and it is really wonderful.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

@@IzroneI That's so exciting to hear! Just wait, the story gets so much better as it goes!

Really excellent review as always Jimmy! Can't decide whether to read Malice or the Forgetting Moon next. Which was your favourite series out of those two?

@thefantasynuttwork

5 ай бұрын

I’d choose Gwynne

I love the books. i'd love to see a movie made

Awesome video ! So I recently just heard about this series and I am just looking for videos to see how others like it. 😊

@thefantasynuttwork

Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌

This just came in the mail! Ordered it because of this video. GIANTS?!!!! And most appealing to me is the SOFT MAGIC SYSTEM. Yeah yeahhh hard can be fun but sometimes I don't need my ahit explained like I'm in chemistry class. I just wanna see people shoot some God damn fire balls is that so bad?? Ahaah nah but im genuinely looking forward to this book. You've really hyped it for me! Thank you for the video and all your hard work

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment and I hope you enjoy your time in the Banished Lands!

Great review! I just finished Malice and of course wanted to hear your opinion!

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Megan! I always enjoy hearing your take as well and am glad you read it. I'll be excited to see your review 😁

You convinced me to start this series

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! Please stop back in and let me know what you think of it!

2:44 I can understand the appeal 😬....I enjoyed reading Malice and I think if next books in the series goes well The faithful and the fallen despite it's basic theme will become one of my favorite too.

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

It's just a tropey, good time 😎

I loved books 1&2 of the bloodsworn trilogy so i decided to read this while waiting for book 3. About 150 pages in and its starting to get interesting

@thefantasynuttwork

Жыл бұрын

They take off and never stop!

Oh shit, this has been on my radar for a while and now I HAVE to get the series!

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Prepare for an epic tale fullllll of heart break haha

@lisa.hennessey19

3 жыл бұрын

@@thefantasynuttwork best kind of tale!

I just started malice yesterday and I’m totally hooked. Read somewhere that the writer is similar to David Gemmel

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

I've also heard that, enjoy!!

Thanks

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I’ve read all these books. The four Faithful & The Fallen ones and the follow up trilogy. They are all EXCELLENT. If you liked Malice I can almost guarantee you will enjoy the rest even more. John Gwynne’s character work is impeccable.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear, it's always special when you find an author you really click with. I agree on his character work, it's kind of shocking more people don't talk about it. I think they're sone of the best. Thanks so much for checking out the video!

@benjaminmolina3456

4 жыл бұрын

Can I read the follow up trilogy without reading the initial quartet?

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminmolina3456 I highly recommend reading the quartet first. You won't regret it and get a lot of context, I know this from speaking to others who have read all 7 books. Enjoy!

@benjaminmolina3456

4 жыл бұрын

The Fantasy Nuttwork Thanks, i ask cause I have budget for books. That’s why I ask

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminmolina3456 totally reasonable, look forward to hearing your thoughts and opinions!

If you like combat, you should read some of the Drizzt books from RA Salvatore

Anyone else not like Veradis chapters… understand he’s necessary for the storyline but felt it was a chore to read his chapters… wish there were more Kastell chapters

Just finished Malice two day ago...the first 4/5 was kinda of a slow burn of world building and setting up the series...but damn!!! That last 100 was a pure powder keg going off. That was one of the most tense endings that I have ever read.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Are you planning on reading Valor soon? I though it ended up being even better, tons more action. I'm reviewing it next! Thanks for watching btw!

@andrewhanson405

4 жыл бұрын

@@thefantasynuttwork I just started yesterday on page 110 picks up right where it left of. When people say make room for a new entry into one's fantasy top 10, I thought it was hyperbole but after how Malice ended and Valour started I'm beginning to think the hype is legit. I always heard this series was great but I judge a book by its cover and pictures of weapons seemed so vanilla to me so I just kept putting it off. Big mistake on my part I'm ready to go on Amazon now and buy his entire catalog.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhanson405 Hey I know the feeling! I actually found out about these books because my wife liked the font on the front cover while we were shopping in a book store. A quick google search later and I was like well I better buy it I see it has tons of good reviews! Turned out to be a great pick up and I'm so glad she picked it out haha!

@MrPancake777

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Hanson the series only get better

I'm halfway through right now. :)

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

ENJOY!!!!

Trying to decide if to read The Broken Empire series of this series. Thanks for posting the video

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Broken Empire looks so good too, it's high up on my need to read list. If you pick it up Faithful and the Fallen let me know what you think!

@ReadingAde

4 жыл бұрын

Picked it up. 100 pages in and so far I’m intrigued. Thanks for posting this video.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReadingAde glad to hear it! Enjoy!!

You want good battle scenes, characters you love and love to hate, Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon chronicles (The Last Kingdom) series is amazing! I’ve picked up Malice and put it down twice but but I think it was cause I was in a reading slump each time. I’m determined to try and finish at some point.

@nolanschmidt1065

2 жыл бұрын

I really trust you’re pallet though so you’ve convinced me to pick it back up.

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

@@nolanschmidt1065 I hope it works for you! I adored the Warlord Chronicles by Cornwell, I feel Gwynne definitely was inspired by him

I’m reading this now. Only 150 pages in.

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Come back and let me know what you think when you're done!

where did you get that Nights Watch thing on the wall?!

@thefantasynuttwork

11 ай бұрын

It came with my replica longclaw sword!

Considering picking this up next. Do you still feel as strongly now as you did as of the recording of this?

@thefantasynuttwork

Жыл бұрын

I feel strongly about the experience I had with it, but if I read it today for the first time I feel as if I’d have a lot more criticism. It’s very popcorn fantasy with a heart of gold but it will not bring anything you haven’t seen before.

@bottle1211

Жыл бұрын

@@thefantasynuttwork Thank you for the response!

i just joined your channel awesome review, are all your videos all spoiler free?.

@thefantasynuttwork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! They are all spoiler free unless if they are clearly marked for spoilers :-)

Is there sufficient and good action in Malice?

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

The only series that's has even come close to ASoIaF for me is The First Law.

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah ASOIAF is my favorite all time then First Law then Faithful and the Fallen.

@user-tt3oi3sj6w

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like we have very similar tastes. I was going to start Malice once I finished Red Rising, but I may just put Red Rising aside and start it now. I'm having a hard time getting into RR

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-tt3oi3sj6w Red Rising is on my TBR, I've heard the first book is slower but the follow ups are excellent. If you start Malice please stop back and let me know what you think!!

Wheel of time!!!!!

@thefantasynuttwork

4 жыл бұрын

On book 5!!

Ugh....malice is a trope fest! When Corben saves the 'Wolven' cub I threw the book🤬 Soooooooo tired of the trope factory fantasy writing has become!😑

@thefantasynuttwork

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, I enjoyed it. Hope your next read is more enjoyable for you

@musicgenius1948

2 жыл бұрын

That’s just a stupid take about tropes in general

Strange, I had very different impressions of this book, I consider this mediocore.

@thefantasynuttwork

Ай бұрын

That’s fair, it’s not doing anything revolutionary (it’s also been many years since I read it haha)