Fantology

How do we rate books? What boosts ratings and what tanks them? Can a book recover from a bad start? Will a poor ending forever taint a story? All questions answered!Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

The Liveship Traders trilogy is a longtime favorite of Stephen's. But did Ben and Josh see Ship of Magic the same way in their recent introduction to the series?Next Up: Book Review Timelines Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Audible is moving in a concerning direction for authors - let's talk about what this means and what the future may hold. Thanks Daniel Greene for kicking this off!Sign this petition!https://www.change.org/p/convince-audible-to-revise-it-s-new-royalty-modelDaniel Greene videos & Reddit reference:https://youtu.be/xhTmMv_s578?si=6pEhH-razIqqV_Tihttps://youtu.be/AfSWV4O8tMY?si=IPi3grVDs8owdCT0https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1mcsjbh/audible_are_not_actually_meeting_50_royalties_for/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Fantasy has levels obviously, but how do we define them? We review Daniel Greene's method and offer some tweaks and then place our favorite series in the tiersNext Up: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

The latest secret project goes deeper into the future, and more into science fiction than ever before! But is this a good thing? Tune in for the full Isles of the Emberdark review.Next Up: Ship of Magic by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

It really is embarrassing that it's taken us this long to read what is already a sci-fi classic in Project Hail Mary. What makes it work so well? And could anything be improved? Plus, the movie is going to be good, right??Next Up: Isles of the Emberdark by Brandon Sanderson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Valentine's is a long way off, but don't tell our lovely contestants! Tune in for a quirky fantasy shipping game show.Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Murderbot season 1 has wrapped and we have thoughts! What would it take to improve this to a 10/10 show? And how are they going to adapt season 2?Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

For too long Fantology has passed on reviewing Robin Hobb! That time comes to a close as Jake has started the Farseer trilogy. Tune in for reflections on Fitz's first adventures!Next Up: Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com

Join us for a goodbye tribute to Kekon & the Kaul family. The Greenbone Saga has produced some all time characters for Stephen, but did Josh & Ryan feel the same?Next Up: Assassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Witness! Jake and Stephen have finished Reaper's Gale. We discuss which plotlines exceeded expectations and which ones were exceedingly confusingNext Up: Ship of Magic by Robin HobbCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Dylan from Friends Talking Fantasy joins the gang for a fancasting episode! Using an idea from Norwestcon, we're casting the Stormlight Archive adaptation using talent from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Friends Talking Fantasy can be found here: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Jake and Stephen review the first five episodes of Murderbot on Apple+. We chat through the humor and pacing of the show and debate if Alexander Skarsgård is too sexy to be an asexual AI.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Season 2 of The Last of Us had plenty of shock and awe, but after seven episodes how did it measure up?Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Say it ain't so! The Wheel of Time has been cancelled. But why? Was this inevitable? And can the show be saved?Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

We are continuing through the Greenbone Saga by Fonda Lee with book 2, Jade War. Stephen loves the series, but what do Josh and Ryan think?Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erickson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

 Jake and Stephen revisit The Devils, an entertaining new romp by Joe Abercrombie that will be up for best fantasy of the year!Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Jake and Stephen are back into Malazan! Check out our first time reader impressions of the first half of Reaper's Gale Next Up: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Stephen and Jake were invited to attend Norwescon 47 as panelists! Tune in for our first big exposure to the world of SFF conventions.Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven Erikson Check us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links below:https://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

That's a wrap for season 3 of The Wheel of Time. It wasn't perfect, but we definitely want to see more!Next Up: Reaper's Gale by Steven EriksonCheck us out on YouTube:https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcastChat with us more and support in the links belowhttps://www.fantologybooks.comhttps://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbGhttps://www.patreon.com/fantology_bookshttp://www.audibletrial.com/Fantologyhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shopMusic Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/