Fantology

The Blacktongue Thief is a hilarious romp of moral ambiguity. We follow the first person narrative of Kinch, a thief brilliantly assembled from every trope of the class, on an epic adventure across a Dungeons and Dragons inspired world. Tune in for an extended non-spoiler discussion for why you should buy the book, followed by a spoilerific plot breakdown.  Next Up: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie  Followed By: Top 3 SFF Fathers + May News  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3oLWN8o  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below  https://www.fantologybooks.com  https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Welcome vampires and cattle alike to the Antebellum South! Zack from MiddleFantasy was kind enough to join Stephen and Ben to discuss Fevre Dream, an early George R.R. Martin timepiece novel. How does it hold up today? What similarities do we see to A Song of Ice And Fire? Tune in and find out!  Next Up: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman  Followed By: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie  Find Zack & MiddleFantasy - https://www.youtube.com/c/MiddleFantasy  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3uYdb7O  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below  https://www.fantologybooks.com  https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Two for one special! Jake and Ryan review two outstanding Adrian Tchaikovsky works as Fantology finally ventures into science fiction. No spoilers at first to give curious listeners a taste of the books, followed by a full spoiler discussion for experienced fans.  Next Up: Fevre Dream by George RR Martin  Followed By: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie  Buy the books!   https://amzn.to/3bmqzeu  https://amzn.to/3uOacyQ  Check us out on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below  https://www.fantologybooks.com  https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Fantology's May competition will pay tribute to the mothers of SFF. Who are your Top 3 Moms in the genre? Tune in for our picks, plus a recap of a busy month of April.  Next Up: Children of Time/Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Followed By: Fevre Dream by George RR Martin  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below  https://www.fantologybooks.com  https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Release day episode! Stephen and Josh cover John Gwynne's latest hit in depth, starting with a no-spoiler discussion. If you're interested in The Shadow of the Gods, we'll let you know what you're in for and if you've finished already tune into the latter half of the episode for our spoiler takes.  Next Up: Top 3 SFF Mothers + April Fantasy News  Followed By: Children of Time/Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3vyXBPS   Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below  https://www.fantologybooks.com  https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Ben and Josh, our resident team of twins, team up on this review of early Stephen King. How does The Eyes of the Dragon compare to other King fantasy? Tune in a find out! Ten minutes of no spoiler conversation, followed by a full book review.  Next Up: Children of Time/Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Followed By: Top 3 SFF + April Fantasy News  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3ncCWOI  Check us out on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below  https://www.fantologybooks.com  https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Stephen, Jake and first-time reader Kaden continue their trek through the Wheel of Time in book 8, The Path of Daggers! We talk the momentum of the series, favorite character moments and debate when the slog begins. Plus, who would you want by your side on a deserted island in the Aryth Ocean?  Next Up: The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King  Followed By: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3uY9QW0  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below   https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

We welcome Alex & Zach from A Hero's Journey Podcast to talk through Elantris. Tune in for our discussion of how Sanderson's writing and the Cosmere itself has progressed since the adventures of Raoden, Sarene & Hrathen. Brandon Sanderson's first published work isn't one to skip!  Plus, don't miss your chance to win a hardcover copy of the book by listening to both episodes.  Next Up: The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan  Followed By: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3uzqZFo  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below   https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Stephen and Ryan revisit the entirety of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files (with full spoilers). We get Ryan's tier list rankings for the books and retrospective thoughts on the series as a whole. Is it really urban fantasy? Or epic fantasy in disguise?  Next Up: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson  Followed By: The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan  Buy the books! https://amzn.to/3sABEz0  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below   https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Who are the best sidekick characters in SFF? All five Fantology members give their picks and now request to hear from you! Plus, news in March including new Abercrombie and Wheel of Time on Prime speculation.  Next Up: The Dresden Files, Full Series Review  Followed By: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson  Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast  Chat with us more and support in the links below   https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/