Fantology

We were honored to participate in the inagural #WoTaHoliday Charity Livestream, which raised over $5,000 over the course of 24 hours of brilliance from Wheel of Time content creators. For our segment we stole Wheel of Time Characters and sorted them into Knights Radiant Orders and Houses from A Song of Ice And Fire & Harry Potter. Tune in to see where your favorite characters have landed!  Next Up: Rhythm of War Full Review  Followed By: Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 1  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/

What. A. Ride. Part Five had everything we needed and was the perfect payoff for the end of this 1200+ page tome. Fists pumped! Guts punched! Evil slain! Stephen, Ben and Josh break down the ends of our favorite characters arcs and talk our theories, hopes and dreams for book five. Which really can't come soon enough. Plus, watch for a discussion that includes a Mistborn spoiler at 45:00-50:30. We give an ample warning in the audio as well, so you should be safe. Next Up: Wheel of Time Characters in Other Series  Followed By: Rhythm of War Full Review  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/

As the Sanderlanche approaches the Fantology crew embraces our Taravangian-ish role in pausing our read in order to review part four. How much of this setup will pay off in part five? What are we expecting for the conclusion? And who have our favorite characters been thus far? Plus, Stephen's apology to Dabbid, whom he had previously forgotten the existence of.  Next Up: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Part 5  Followed By: Rhythm of War Full Review  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/

What kind of fantasy book reader isn't a sucker for a good map? The full Fantology 5 is here for this episode to present our top fantasy maps and kick of December's Twitter competition. Let us know your top maps & compete for fabulous prizes! Plus, November news featuring a little book written by Sanderson, TV adaptation updates, corporate greed and an update from Patrick Rothfuss!  Next Up: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Part 4  Followed By: Rhythm of War Part 5  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're well into Rhythm of War by now, and plot threads are everywhere! Sanderson is expertly juggling his characters and all we can do is try to keep up until the Sanderlanche begins. Tune in to hear our hot (and cold) takes, theories and our top and bottom moments in part three. Plus, which character is the AOC of Roshar?  Next Up: Top 3 Fantasy Maps + November News  Followed By: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Part 4  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/

A few hundred pages later, we've completed part two and are that much closer to our destination. If you're along the journey with us, tune in to hear our opinions and theories. Stephen & Ryan talk everything from Bondsmith conjecture to Shallan's character representation and a suprising yet inevitable speculation on her dark past. Plus, we name our part two MVP and top & bottom moments!  Next Up: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Part 3  Followed By: Top 3 Fantasy Maps + November News  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/

It's finally here! As promised, Fantology will be reviewing all five parts of the latest entry to the Stormlight Archive. We discuss the climactic opening, the quality of the villain cast, and most importantly: our theories for the rest of the book. Plus, Ben tries to make Papa Dal a thing. Yay or nay?  Next Up: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson Part 2  Followed By: Rhythm of War Part 3 (There's a theme here)  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/

In all seriousness, this is a strong episode. Dawnshard focuses on a paraplegic character, so Stephen opens up about his experience with paralysis and Brandon Sanderson's fantastic disability representation. Plus, did we mention this is a Stormlight novella? There are mind-blowing cosmere ramifications here! Don't forget to read this novella before Rhythm of War.  Next Up: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson - Part 1  Followed By: Rhythm of War Part 2 (There's a theme here)  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/32WIjJ1  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/

Need a refresher on the 1200+ pages preceding Rhythm of War? Here's our review and recap of the many, many events of Oathbringer. And this book wasn't just about quantity either - the quality and epic awesomeness of these moments just cannot be overstated. So hey, sounds like we liked the book! Plus, our Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings Stormlight Archive crossovers!  Next Up: Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson  Followed By: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson - Part 1  Buy the book! https://amzn.to/3f2hFDc  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 biggest event of 2020 is almost upon us! Brandon Sanderson is attempting to redeem this awful year with 1200+ pages of goodness otherwise known as Rhythm of War. And we're getting you ready for this tome with a recap of the series up to this point. Let us know what you want to happen next in the Stormlight Archive!  Next Up: Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson  Followed By: Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson  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/