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Recently I have had more time to myself to sit down and enjoy a good book, specifically, on the commute to and from work but that doesn't sound as relaxing out loud now does it? Anyhow, I am always looking out for good book suggestions as well as opportunities to brag about books that I loved. Would love to hear what people have been reading and what they thought.
To start, here are my two cents:
The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss
The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear tell the story of Kvothe, a hothead of exceptional intelligence and theatrical talent. After a dark series of turns that I do not intend to spoil here he is set in search of a group, thought to be a myth, known as the Chandrain. This series (though the final book in the trilogy has yet to receive a release date) is page turner that sets up a complete universe that is easy to immerse yourself in. One of my favorite aspects is that there is magic, but the magic is grounded and explained through the lens of physics.
The Broken Empire by Mark Lawrence
Prince, King, and Emperor of Thorns set the stage pretty clearly in the titles and cover art alone. This trilogy is a lot darker and not for a younger audience. The series depicts the rise of Jorg of Ancrath, a relatively brutal leader who will cut down his own men if he even senses disloyalty, as he seeks revenge and power after watching the brutal murder of his mother and brother. In this post-apocalyptic world, the barrier between thought and reality are somewhat blurred giving rise to various forms of magic such as pyromancy and necromancy. This series was amazing and, best of all, it is a complete trilogy so you can read it start to finish! There are some MAJOR twists and turns in this book without overdoing, Lawrence even shits on drawn out series like GoT in an interview. Lawrence has a second trilogy, The Red Queen's War, which I just started and it is set in the same world.
To start, here are my two cents:
The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear tell the story of Kvothe, a hothead of exceptional intelligence and theatrical talent. After a dark series of turns that I do not intend to spoil here he is set in search of a group, thought to be a myth, known as the Chandrain. This series (though the final book in the trilogy has yet to receive a release date) is page turner that sets up a complete universe that is easy to immerse yourself in. One of my favorite aspects is that there is magic, but the magic is grounded and explained through the lens of physics.
Prince, King, and Emperor of Thorns set the stage pretty clearly in the titles and cover art alone. This trilogy is a lot darker and not for a younger audience. The series depicts the rise of Jorg of Ancrath, a relatively brutal leader who will cut down his own men if he even senses disloyalty, as he seeks revenge and power after watching the brutal murder of his mother and brother. In this post-apocalyptic world, the barrier between thought and reality are somewhat blurred giving rise to various forms of magic such as pyromancy and necromancy. This series was amazing and, best of all, it is a complete trilogy so you can read it start to finish! There are some MAJOR twists and turns in this book without overdoing, Lawrence even shits on drawn out series like GoT in an interview. Lawrence has a second trilogy, The Red Queen's War, which I just started and it is set in the same world.
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