I love that you didn't repeat any of your recs from your first video, because that made this such a refreshing and exciting beginnner recommendations list!! Super happy to see some of my all-time faves on here, I hope you've convinced more people to pick them up and join the fanclub hahaha. Also, I desperately need to get to The Will of the Many, I have suuuuuch high hopes! Great video Petrik 🤩
Thank you so much! I hope the video succeeds in bringing more readers. We need more people talking about fantasy books! 😂 I look forward to hearing your thoughts on The Will of the Many!
Another great list and video! Just when I think I'm finished adding books to my TBR, you put something else on my radar! Paternus, Beyond Redemption and Illborn are all getting added.
I'm currently reading Dragon Mage and I am loving it! I picked it up in Nov 2021 because of you, but I just never got around to reading it (or maybe I was just intimidated by the size lol). However, I'm so glad I picked it up. I needed something epic, but with easy writing and this does just that.
I also am about to start dragon mage from your recommendations. I have my copy, but I have to finish memory sorrow and thorn first. I'm about to start the third book in MST but omg this one is as big as the first and second combined lol
Honestly love these videos, making my TBR keep growing lol. Honestly really excited about Paternus! Didn't even know it existed so thank you for bring this to my attention:) I'm getting adult oriented Percy Jackson vibes from Paternus and I'm so excited
I always smile when I hear you talk about The Will of the Many. I never thought any book would ever supplant The Name of the Wind as my favorite fantasy novel of all time, until you introduced me to TWOTM. I am not a newcomer to the genre, but not the prolific fantasy reader you are, either. I always look to you for recommendations, and several of the books you've mentioned here are on my TBR. I'm really curious about Dreams of the Dying, the themes you mentioned really speak to me. Of Blood and Fire, The Hand of the Sun King, and Legends and Lattes are also on my TBR, all thanks to you, Petrik. Thank you so much for consistently putting out great content, this is the only BookTube channel I will ever need!
Thank you so much for the kind words, and that's awesome! I, too, like you thought I'll never find another magical school fantasy book as good as The Name of the Wind, and then The Will of the Many came. Glad you loved it that much, too. I hope you will enjoy Dreams of the Dying, Legends and Lattes, and more! :)
@@PetrikLeo cool, I have a huge list tbr and I am always looking for some great ones that are underrated or almost never mentioned either from little known authors or from famous authors that I don't see recommended much
U remain such an inspiration to me and my young channel. I will be taping my review of the Mistborn era 1 tomorrow and I will be re reading Daughter of the Empire next month with Redfury books read along. I loved these books when they first came out. Great work as always!
I went and checked the video and definitely quality has improved immensely but I did enjoy the mentioned video and appreciate how much effort you put into your content. Thank you for updating the list.
I actually finished the First Law a few weeks ago. It was my first adult fantasy book. Definitely a good entry to fantasy if you like grim-dark. No magic system, the world really isn't that big, etc. I absolutly loved it. I personally find somebody like Bryan Sanderson a little intimidating because of the magic system. I've never read a book with a magic system so I don't quite know what to expect.
The First Law is one of my top favorite series! Same goes for Sanderson's books. His and Abercrombie's books sparked my love for reading adult fantasy novels! But no worries if you don't like them. At least you love Abercrombie's! 😁
I really enjoyed Shadow of the Gods (and liked Hunger more) but I just finished Malice last week and I think I liked it way way more than either. Granted you are definitely correct about the number of characters and POVs it was a little staggering even from someone who has read ASOIF and books like it.
Yeahh! I think Malice is a more difficult start compared to Shadow of the Gods. I do love them both, though! 😊 But overall, The Banished Lands Saga imo is superior.
@@PetrikLeo I’m 40% into Valor and I have to agree that if it continues on this way FatF will come out on top. And I really really liked Bloodsworn but this is awesome.
Wow. I have a lot of reading to do. Back in 2004 I was stuck in rural Africa and I read this really thick book called Dragonlance Chronicles. It was my introduction to the fantasy genre. I wonder why It's not on any UA-cam vlogger's list of favorite fantasy books. I found it really fascinating. Until now I still remember Raistlin, the main character. Thank you.
Another great video I've read quite a few of these books it's good to hear that you think The will of the Many is a masterpiece I checked it out from the library I'm going to read it next I'm in the process right now reading Flames of Mira by Clay Harmon which is a really good book one of the most original Worlds I've read in a long time and it has a protagonist that can use magma with his magic it's a lot more to it than that no spoilers another great video from the best booktuber on UA-cam
Loved the list :) a great combination of books I have already read and currently am excited to read! Im just about to start the Ranger Archives (LOVED The Echoes Saga, thank you again for getting me hooked). Definitely looking forward to a future Echoes Saga video!
Great list. I will say that if a person doesn't have experience with the genre, that shouldn't scare them away from more complex stuff either. If you have an interest in any of these series or something considered more wild, definitely go for it and dive right in if you have the desire to. "Advanced" fantasy doesn't necessarily mean hard to understand magic, though it sometimes does. It DOES often come with a significantly larger cast of characters, which can be a hurdle. At least that has been my experience are pretty new myself reading the genre. Great video. Looking so forward to The Will of the Many.
Thank you so much! I agree with you. The video and list is more of a general guide as some great fantasy books I think are suitable for new readers to adult fantasy. But if anyone want to tackle something more difficult and complex as their first book, they're certainly welcome to it! I hope you will love The Will of the Many! 😁
Quite a list there. Have either read most of them or have them on my TBR other than Cozy and Urban books, which is not a genre for me, although I did like the Blacktongue Thief.
I'm gonna have to look at some of the modern fantasy listed. I tend to have bad luck picking them out on my own so i stick to older fantasy--but i want to expand my experience. Thanks for the recommendations
I've read the Justice of kings and it led to getting even my own dad to try reading fantasy and he is not a reader. I would recommend the lord of the rings as a good beginner fantasy series. My parents both loved it and it got them both into adult fantasy.
Great video! I’ve read most the book! I agree on most of them! I love to see Heartstrikers mentioned such a fun series! I’m surprised mistborn wasn’t mentioned even though it’s mentioned in most beginners fantasy videos!
Hey Petrik thanks for your recommendations over the years. I just bought and started We Are The Dead and I am hooked. This series is mentioned so little on the internet, if not for you I would not have known about it. Thanks. Love from India.
Have you read the trilogy by Brian D Anderson called The Sorcerer’s Song trilogy? I’m finishing up book 3 and I really like them! Very reminiscent of The Name of the Wind (which I love) in a lot of aspects.
Hi there...I have just finished reading A Time of Flames by Robin Giddings. It is the first in a trilogy. I believe that the second book will be out soon. I found it to be beautifully written and different enough to set it apart. The guy's imagination is so vivid and disturbing at times, but I loved the book.
Great Recs Petrik! Btw I loved watching Arcane and hope for a season 2. After finishing Malice yesterday I would have to agree that there may be too many POV'S and side characters for someone new to fantasy to keep up with, but oh boy did I enjoy that book! 📚😌📖
I've finished Aiduel's Sin... and trust me, Allana becomes even more sinister and practically evil. I can't wait for the 3rd book to be out. By the way, will you give Dancing Jax trilogy a go?
@PetrikLeo Thanks a lot for the recommendations. The Stormlight Archive, A Song of Ice and Fire and Malazan Book of the Fallen are easy to read if English is a second language?
Ok I loved blood and fire but did anyone else think it was a st8 rip of Eragon?? Like the Fade=Shade. Dragon riders. That there’s only one kingdom in the empire that remains unconquerable. That both of the main characters “teachers” were former dragon riders that lost dragons…. It was a bit to much like eragon. Hopefully the 2nd book is more original
It definitely is inspired by Eragon in the first book. 2nd book and beyond started to become its own thing. I mean, Eragon copied a LOT from Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, too. 😂
Because the first three books of Dresden Files are mediocre to awful. I can't recommend Dresden, which I HIGHLY enjoyed, to newcomer to fantasy expecting them to be blown away by the first book.
Thanks Petrik, I am honoured to see ILLBORN included in such great company.
You're welcome! Will start Aiduel's Sin tomorrow!
I just finished Aiduel's Sin. It's fantastic! Looking forward to Book 3!
@@Walpurgis117 I just started!! Good to hear that!!
I’ve got a few books higher on m TBR right now but I am VERY looking forward to Illborn!
Waiting for part 3
A great list Petrik! And thank you so much for including The Crown Tower in your run down. I guess Royce and Hadiran thank you as well, I'm sure.
You're welcome! Royce and Hadrian is special. Looking forward to reading Drumindor!
I love how you've categoried these! Makes choosing my next read so much easier. Thanks 💜
You're welcome! Glad the video is useful to you! 😁
I love that you didn't repeat any of your recs from your first video, because that made this such a refreshing and exciting beginnner recommendations list!! Super happy to see some of my all-time faves on here, I hope you've convinced more people to pick them up and join the fanclub hahaha.
Also, I desperately need to get to The Will of the Many, I have suuuuuch high hopes! Great video Petrik 🤩
Thank you so much! I hope the video succeeds in bringing more readers. We need more people talking about fantasy books! 😂 I look forward to hearing your thoughts on The Will of the Many!
"Age of Myth" by Sullivan was my introduction to fantasy and I haven't been able to get back into previous genres ever since!
That's wonderful! 😁
@@PetrikLeo Recommendation came from Reagan from @PeruseProject who (I believe) got the recommendation from you. ;)
Another great list and video! Just when I think I'm finished adding books to my TBR, you put something else on my radar! Paternus, Beyond Redemption and Illborn are all getting added.
Heck yeah!! Really worth adding Paternus, Beyond Redemption, and Illborn to your TBR! 😁
I'm currently reading Dragon Mage and I am loving it! I picked it up in Nov 2021 because of you, but I just never got around to reading it (or maybe I was just intimidated by the size lol). However, I'm so glad I picked it up. I needed something epic, but with easy writing and this does just that.
That's so awesome. Dragon Mage is a great book! Glad you're reading it at the right time! 😊
I also am about to start dragon mage from your recommendations. I have my copy, but I have to finish memory sorrow and thorn first. I'm about to start the third book in MST but omg this one is as big as the first and second combined lol
Honestly love these videos, making my TBR keep growing lol. Honestly really excited about Paternus! Didn't even know it existed so thank you for bring this to my attention:) I'm getting adult oriented Percy Jackson vibes from Paternus and I'm so excited
Thank you so much! Paternus is a great one. Keeps getting better with each book, too! 😁
I always smile when I hear you talk about The Will of the Many. I never thought any book would ever supplant The Name of the Wind as my favorite fantasy novel of all time, until you introduced me to TWOTM.
I am not a newcomer to the genre, but not the prolific fantasy reader you are, either. I always look to you for recommendations, and several of the books you've mentioned here are on my TBR. I'm really curious about Dreams of the Dying, the themes you mentioned really speak to me. Of Blood and Fire, The Hand of the Sun King, and Legends and Lattes are also on my TBR, all thanks to you, Petrik. Thank you so much for consistently putting out great content, this is the only BookTube channel I will ever need!
Thank you so much for the kind words, and that's awesome! I, too, like you thought I'll never find another magical school fantasy book as good as The Name of the Wind, and then The Will of the Many came. Glad you loved it that much, too. I hope you will enjoy Dreams of the Dying, Legends and Lattes, and more! :)
@@PetrikLeo I figured it might have been the same for you. I'm sure I'll enjoy your other recos, thanks again!
Petrik, I hope someday you make a video about the top 10 you've read of each decade like 50s, 60s, 70s...
Whoa, that's an intriguing idea... Let's see if I can come up with some videos for it! Thank you!
@@PetrikLeo cool, I have a huge list tbr and I am always looking for some great ones that are underrated or almost never mentioned either from little known authors or from famous authors that I don't see recommended much
U remain such an inspiration to me and my young channel. I will be taping my review of the Mistborn era 1 tomorrow and I will be re reading Daughter of the Empire next month with Redfury books read along. I loved these books when they first came out. Great work as always!
Thank you so much! That is so kind of you. Good luck with rebiewing Mistborn era 1 and have fun with Daughter of the Empire! 😁
I went and checked the video and definitely quality has improved immensely but I did enjoy the mentioned video and appreciate how much effort you put into your content.
Thank you for updating the list.
Thank you so much, Diane! I will certainly do my best to keep improving. :)
I actually finished the First Law a few weeks ago. It was my first adult fantasy book. Definitely a good entry to fantasy if you like grim-dark. No magic system, the world really isn't that big, etc. I absolutly loved it. I personally find somebody like Bryan Sanderson a little intimidating because of the magic system. I've never read a book with a magic system so I don't quite know what to expect.
I read Mistborn as my first fantasy book with a magic system and it was pretty chill and easy to understand. Would recommend 👍
@@connordwyer1836 Thanks. Everyone keeps recommending Mistborn. I'll definitely be trying it out soon.
The First Law is one of my top favorite series! Same goes for Sanderson's books. His and Abercrombie's books sparked my love for reading adult fantasy novels! But no worries if you don't like them. At least you love Abercrombie's! 😁
Most youtubers only have one list of beginner fantasy books. So im very happy to see you do a 2nd one petrik thank you :)
Thank you for the kind words! Not too many great books can fit into the category. I wish I can include more. Maybe after I read more books! 😊
I really enjoyed Shadow of the Gods (and liked Hunger more) but I just finished Malice last week and I think I liked it way way more than either. Granted you are definitely correct about the number of characters and POVs it was a little staggering even from someone who has read ASOIF and books like it.
Yeahh! I think Malice is a more difficult start compared to Shadow of the Gods. I do love them both, though! 😊 But overall, The Banished Lands Saga imo is superior.
@@PetrikLeo I’m 40% into Valor and I have to agree that if it continues on this way FatF will come out on top. And I really really liked Bloodsworn but this is awesome.
thanks for the list! i didn't know Illborn has an unlikable MC🤩...adding it to my tbr!🙃
Oh you bet one of them is insanely unlikable. 😂
Wow. I have a lot of reading to do. Back in 2004 I was stuck in rural Africa and I read this really thick book called Dragonlance Chronicles. It was my introduction to the fantasy genre. I wonder why It's not on any UA-cam vlogger's list of favorite fantasy books. I found it really fascinating. Until now I still remember Raistlin, the main character. Thank you.
You'rr welcome! Dragonlance is a series I haven't read yet. Glad it introduced you to fantasy! 😊
I'll always be happy to see Fletcher and Lietzau here 🤘
Thank you! They're both amazing! 😊
You’re my favorite fantasy book reviewer❤
Thank you so much! 😊
What I love about your videos, Petrik, is that you don't go with the easy or obvious picks. Once again, well done, sir!
Thank you so much! I try my best! 😁
Love the video! Anytime I watch your content I'm reminded I really have to pick up more self-published books!
Thank you so much! Yeah you do 😊 Many awesome self pub fantasy books!!
Hi 👋 thank you for the book recommendation!! Always like ur fantasy books list too! Happy reading to you!! 😊
Thank you. Happy reading to you! 😊
This is wonderful! Thank you Petrik! 😊
You're welcome, Dyrk! 😃
I just discovered your channel and you gave such great recommendations. I look forward to your videos!
Yay! Thank you! Glad you like them! :)
Great video! Illborn has been on my TBR for the longest, hoping to get to it this year! Keep up the great work Petrik!
Thank you! I will do my best. I'm reading the sequel to Illborn right now! 😊
@@PetrikLeo How are you liking it?
Another fantastic video!!! Thank you Petrik!!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Hi Petrik. I am currently reading The shadow of the gods and really enjoying it. Have a great day!
Awesome! Have a great day, too. And happy reading! 😊
I loved both books in the Illborn series. My favourite book so far this year ! Book two is just as good, if not better. I can’t wait for book 3
Glad you love the series. Sounds great! I'm starting Aiduel's Sin today! 😊
@@PetrikLeo you will love it !
Another great video I've read quite a few of these books it's good to hear that you think The will of the Many is a masterpiece I checked it out from the library I'm going to read it next I'm in the process right now reading Flames of Mira by Clay Harmon which is a really good book one of the most original Worlds I've read in a long time and it has a protagonist that can use magma with his magic it's a lot more to it than that no spoilers another great video from the best booktuber on UA-cam
Thank you so much! I have to read Flames of Mira. I own that book for a while now. The Will of the Many is still my favorite book of the year! 😁
Loved the list :) a great combination of books I have already read and currently am excited to read! Im just about to start the Ranger Archives (LOVED The Echoes Saga, thank you again for getting me hooked). Definitely looking forward to a future Echoes Saga video!
Thank you! I haven't even read Ranger Archives yet. I hope you will love the series! Glad you enjoyed Echoes Saga!
Great video! You're right about Malice 😊. Shadow of the Gods was easier for me to read and enjoy👍.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed The Shadow of the Gods! 😊
Great list. I will say that if a person doesn't have experience with the genre, that shouldn't scare them away from more complex stuff either. If you have an interest in any of these series or something considered more wild, definitely go for it and dive right in if you have the desire to. "Advanced" fantasy doesn't necessarily mean hard to understand magic, though it sometimes does. It DOES often come with a significantly larger cast of characters, which can be a hurdle. At least that has been my experience are pretty new myself reading the genre.
Great video. Looking so forward to The Will of the Many.
Thank you so much! I agree with you. The video and list is more of a general guide as some great fantasy books I think are suitable for new readers to adult fantasy. But if anyone want to tackle something more difficult and complex as their first book, they're certainly welcome to it! I hope you will love The Will of the Many! 😁
Always good to get a recommendation from you, I have few of these in my tbr and definitely need to pick up the will of many keep seeing it every where
Thank you so much! The Will of the Many is amazing. I hope you will love it as much as I did! 😊
Quite a list there.
Have either read most of them or have them on my TBR other than Cozy and Urban books, which is not a genre for me, although I did like the Blacktongue Thief.
Thank you so much! Totally understandable if cozy and urban are not a subgenre for you! 😁 I rarely read them, too, in comparison!
I'm gonna have to look at some of the modern fantasy listed. I tend to have bad luck picking them out on my own so i stick to older fantasy--but i want to expand my experience. Thanks for the recommendations
You're welcome, Rachel! I hope some of these will click with you! 😁
I've read the Justice of kings and it led to getting even my own dad to try reading fantasy and he is not a reader. I would recommend the lord of the rings as a good beginner fantasy series. My parents both loved it and it got them both into adult fantasy.
Ah that is so cool to hear! Happy that your dad started reading fantasy because of Justice of Kings! 😁
Great video! I’ve read most the book! I agree on most of them! I love to see Heartstrikers mentioned such a fun series! I’m surprised mistborn wasn’t mentioned even though it’s mentioned in most beginners fantasy videos!
Thank you! I don't want to repeat my list. Mistborn is already in my previous video on this! 😁
I'd love for my work to be on a channel like this one day!
Maybe one day! :D
Hey Petrik thanks for your recommendations over the years. I just bought and started We Are The Dead and I am hooked. This series is mentioned so little on the internet, if not for you I would not have known about it. Thanks. Love from India.
You're so welcome! Incredible series. The 2nd book, A Fool's Hope, is the best of the series!
@@PetrikLeo OMG! Petrik replied. This is my celebrity moment. 🤩🤩🤩
@@Sir_Zoro of course, fellow Roronoa Zoro fans! 😊
@@Sir_Zoro oh wait your profile picture is from Dr Stone! Fun series!
@@PetrikLeo I am a Zoro fan indeed.
Have you read the trilogy by Brian D Anderson called The Sorcerer’s Song trilogy? I’m finishing up book 3 and I really like them! Very reminiscent of The Name of the Wind (which I love) in a lot of aspects.
I've read the first two books in the trilogy. I just got a copy of the third book! 😁
Hi there...I have just finished reading A Time of Flames by Robin Giddings. It is the first in a trilogy. I believe that the second book will be out soon. I found it to be beautifully written and different enough to set it apart. The guy's imagination is so vivid and disturbing at times, but I loved the book.
That's good to hear. Never heard of this book before. :)
Great Recs Petrik!
Btw I loved watching Arcane and hope for a season 2. After finishing Malice yesterday I would have to agree that there may be too many POV'S and side characters for someone new to fantasy to keep up with, but oh boy did I enjoy that book!
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Thank you! Yeah, Shadow of the Gods is more accessible but I think Malice is awesome, too! 😃 glad you loved Arcane. I can't wait for season 2!
Fantastic list! Saving this one :)
Thank you so much, Theo! 😊
I really enjoyed reading Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman. Was one of my first reads of the year and I loved it !
Great book! I loved Blacktongue Thief more, though! 😁
I've finished Aiduel's Sin... and trust me, Allana becomes even more sinister and practically evil. I can't wait for the 3rd book to be out.
By the way, will you give Dancing Jax trilogy a go?
I'm reading Aiduel's Sin right now! Never say never for Dancing Jax. I don't have them yet as of now, but I'm keeping the series ob my radar!
Ha ! We Are The Dead, another great series. I read all three books in just a week!
In a week!? That's amazing. But yeah, I totally agree it's a great series!
What epic fantasy books do you recommend for someone whose English is a second language?
Any books here should be good. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss or Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson are suitable as well! :)
@PetrikLeo Thanks a lot for the recommendations. The Stormlight Archive, A Song of Ice and Fire and Malazan Book of the Fallen are easy to read if English is a second language?
@@steliosgrimpas Stormlight Archive and A Song of Ice and Fire should be doable, Malazan is much more difficult imo.
Ok I loved blood and fire but did anyone else think it was a st8 rip of Eragon?? Like the Fade=Shade. Dragon riders. That there’s only one kingdom in the empire that remains unconquerable. That both of the main characters “teachers” were former dragon riders that lost dragons…. It was a bit to much like eragon. Hopefully the 2nd book is more original
It definitely is inspired by Eragon in the first book. 2nd book and beyond started to become its own thing. I mean, Eragon copied a LOT from Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, too. 😂
Can you update your best fantasy grimdark list
Yeah! Happening within this year. There are a few grimdark fantasy books I want to read before updating the list. 😁
@@PetrikLeo bakker i guess haha
Grate vid.👍
Thank you!
Hey Petrik, where did you get physical copy of mother of learning?
I can find it anywhere
On Mother of Learning Kickstarter website! I think you can still get it there!
I thought you were going to go with Malazan, R Scott Bakker, Terry Goodkind.
/troll
Hahahaha good one! 🤣
If you already hate Allana after just the first book, I'm looking forward to your reaction to how she is in the second 😂
Oh god!! I like hating her, though. Let's see how much she test me here..
@@PetrikLeo If you like hating her, I think you'll love the book lol
First 😏
Thank you! 🥲
@@PetrikLeo welcome!
What is this. Never heard of those books. 😮
Really!? Well, they're all great! 😁
I was hoping to see some RA Salvatore and Tracy Hickman, Margaret Weis. hmmmm
@noname3609 That's the whole point, isn't it? :)
@@bumblesby Raistlin and The Dragonlance Chronicles. Really good.
No beginners fantasy list is complete without Gardens of the Moon 😉😂.
Ahahhahaha plunge them into the deep end!
Petroooonalsium
Doesn't work lol
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Mistborn sucks it never clicked with me i couldn’t get past the first chapter
The first chapter is only a few minutes read. I don't think I ever had any book that made me stop reading from the first chapter.
Pfff, urban fantasy recommendations no Dresden but couple of books no one heard of.
Because the first three books of Dresden Files are mediocre to awful. I can't recommend Dresden, which I HIGHLY enjoyed, to newcomer to fantasy expecting them to be blown away by the first book.