Fantology

It might have taken a few long months of pandemic season, but we made it all the way through Stephen King's The Stand. Check out our review below where Jake and Josh talk through the large cast of characters and compare King's pandemic to ours. Plus, we wanted more meat back on the menu!  Next Up: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2  Followed By: The Wolf's Call by Anthony Ryan  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3i9BpX6  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Stephen King saw it coming. Jake and Josh highlight The Stand, King's version of a pandemic that brings the world to its knees. No spoilers here, so all can safely listen in and let the team convince you to read the book!  Next Up: The Stand Full Spoiler Review  Followed By: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3i9BpX6  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNb  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Beautifully brutal, The Dragon Republic is a must-read for any fan of the genre. R.F. Kuang builds on her debut, The Poppy War with a strong follow-up novel that expands her world and exacerbates the conflict. Stephen & Ben give their review here and talk through favorite characters and moments. Plus, Rin: swipe left or swipe right?  Next Up: The Stand by Stephen King  Followed By: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3s5GKTQ  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG   Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Haven't read R.F. Kuang's Poppy War series yet? Check out Ben & Stephen's review of the second book, The Dragon Republic. No spoilers for the first two books in this quick review, which will be followed up by a full spoiler review in our next episode!  Next Up: The Dragon Republic Full Spoiler Review  Followed By: The Stand by Stephen King  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3s5GKTQ  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

The end is near. We've split book 7 in half and Dan, Nathan & Stephen are once again here with our penultimate review, chalk full of hot takes and inevitable mistakes. Are Dobby & Hedwig emotional departures? Do we forgive Ron? Would the Weasley family wear masks in 2020? All these questions answered, plus more in our top and bottom 3 character ratings. Tune in!  Next Up: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang Non-Spoiler Review  Followed By: The Dragon Republic Full Spoiler Review Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3ocCX4T  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

We've hit the century mark! Fantology celebrates 100 fantastic episode with a review of the 2020 year in books and other SFF news. Our favorite reads get exactly what they were hoping for - a tier list treatment! Check out how we rate our reads of the year, plus see what we're looking ahead to in the 2021 year in fantasy.  Next Up: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One  Followed By: The Dragon Republic Non-Spoiler Review  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Come hop in a time machine with us and go back one year to a time before Covid-19. A time before mass movie and tv release delays. Before the successful release of Rhythm of War and several other hot fantasy titles. At the onset of the year Stephen, Josh and Jake gave their predictions for 2020 and at the conclusion of the year we now look back at how accurate they were (not very!). Plus, a timeless discussion on the obligation authors have to their readers and fans.  Next Up: Episode 100! 2021 Primer + Top Fantasy of 2020 Tier List  Followed By: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Andy aka CubsFan Han, was kind enough to come by and tell us about the current Star Wars landscape and pump up some major excitement for the upcoming projects. We also review season two of The Mandalorian and get an expert breakdown of the music and connections to other Star Wars media. Plus, have you watched Clone Wars and Rebels? Because we really, really need to apparently!  Next Up: Fantology 2020 redux  Followed By: Episode 100! 2021 Primer + Top Fantasy of 2020 Tier List  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

This is the Rhythm of War Review that you've been waiting for! Fantology bids farewell to the book that has consumed our last five months with some final comprehensive coverage. We talk our fist-pump moments and speculate on the upcoming book five finale. Plus, a shocking theory about Odium's champion that seems just terrible enough to be true.  Next Up: The Mandalorian Season 2  Followed By: Fantology 2020 redux  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3dI5smN  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Haven't read Brandon Sanderson's new Stormlight Archive book, Rhythm of War, yet? Or are you new to Roshar entirely even? We've covered this book exhaustively and are now ready to offer our spoiler-free opinion on the book and broader series. Spoiler: Read it! Plus, we give our ratings out of 10 and get into a little bit of a debate over time management.  Next Up: Rhythm of War Full Spoiler Review  Followed By: The Mandalorian Season 2  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3dI5smN  Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG  Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books  Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology  Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop  Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/