The Ember Blade Review: With and Without Spoilers

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  • @walterblome6426
    @walterblome6426 3 роки тому +157

    And with this my TBR list grew by 800+ pages

    • @JohnSaveland
      @JohnSaveland 3 роки тому +2

      Initially my thought was "I'll hear Merphy out, but not sure I have the bandwidth for another book yet" and like 3 minutes in I'm already adding this to my cart

    • @RKStumblingbear
      @RKStumblingbear 3 роки тому

      @@JohnSaveland I felt the same way

  • @PetrikLeo
    @PetrikLeo 3 роки тому +66

    I loved this one so much. I read this one in 2018, and I've been waiting for the sequel since. It's unfortunate that Chris Wooding is putting a halt on writing the series for now. But whenever the sequel is ready, I'll be diving into it IMMEDIATELY. Glad you loved it that much, Merphy!

  • @sumitraspov
    @sumitraspov 3 роки тому +39

    Oh she loves this book
    "they're best friends"
    Ah.

  • @ScientistsReadingWorld
    @ScientistsReadingWorld 3 роки тому +80

    Merphy has a new obsession is synonymous on entering my TBR immediately

  • @lostschedule51
    @lostschedule51 3 роки тому +27

    I saw the Instagram stories and I may or may not have already bought the book

  • @colburn0004
    @colburn0004 3 роки тому +29

    Cade and Aren are 15 and 16 at the start. Or at least Aren is 16 and Cade is kind of presented as slightly younger, but it's never said.

  • @zhoradaiyu5184
    @zhoradaiyu5184 3 роки тому +14

    Your enthusiasm makes me want to read so badly,but I have so much stuff to do😭

  • @sharoncastle2177
    @sharoncastle2177 3 роки тому +13

    If merphy loves a book this much, I want it now!

  • @mckennahorman7675
    @mckennahorman7675 3 роки тому +16

    Yay I'm so glad you loved this! I'm so excited for more people to read Chris Wooding because he doesn't get the love he deserves! If you want suggestions of what to read next by Chris Wooding I HIGHLY recommend his Ketty Jay series or his YA book Poison.

  • @rohanmanro3765
    @rohanmanro3765 3 роки тому +8

    Merphy:I am going to talk about it a lot on my channel.
    Me immediately add the book to my TBR.
    And the colour combination with sticky notes is amazing. Do make a video on how you annotate your books, I know you did a similar on earlier but specifically for annotations, it would be nice.

  • @charlespeter5610
    @charlespeter5610 3 роки тому +9

    I just said to myself "where have I heard this name before???" Then I wikipedia'd him. He wrote the Broken Sky series that I *loved* as a middle schooler. Glad to see he's still doing his thing

  • @henrywayne5724
    @henrywayne5724 3 роки тому +8

    Merphy, you're enthusiasm is making me comprehend temporarily DNF the book I'm currently reading. Don't get me wrong, I'm enjoying the book I'm reading a lot. But this one seems so up my alley.
    Yeah, I'll be reading the first chapter today... Actually now.

  • @TheWitchofEndor-1
    @TheWitchofEndor-1 2 роки тому +2

    I am so mad this book isn’t more popular. It was so freaking good and I love u for recommending it to me. I NEED TO DISCUSS IT AND NOBODY HAS READ IT?!?!

  • @leewolf7096
    @leewolf7096 Рік тому +1

    One of my best read in many years. Finally got my hands on part 2.

  • @emnic1627
    @emnic1627 3 роки тому +13

    Just finished the Mistborn trilogy because of your recommendation and i absolutely loved it so I think i can trust your opinions! Haha

    • @KGrace1997
      @KGrace1997 3 роки тому +2

      I finished it last night!! Literally burst into tears as it finished I loved it sooooo much 😭

  • @allisonpalovchik4479
    @allisonpalovchik4479 3 роки тому +8

    I wasn't super thrilled with this book when I first finished it, but the more I thought about it the more I realized how amazing of a story this was and how brilliant of a writer Chris Wooding is. I loved the characters, and the prose, and the storyline, and basically everything about this book (except for the ending which KILLED me). If I ever met Chris Wooding I'm not sure if I'd want to scream at him because of how deeply he hurt me or hug him because I just found a new book to go in my top 10 favorites. Thanks for choosing this book as a buddy read for your discord Merphy, I never would have picked it up otherwise!

  • @skybelowus_
    @skybelowus_ Рік тому +1

    I just finished this book. 5/5 would recommend. I am touched by this story and will start reading the sequel (The Shadow Casket) tomorrow!

  • @Braymiller1
    @Braymiller1 3 роки тому +9

    Oh this was fun to watch! Chris Wooding has been a favorite author for a long time. I think you will have fun with the tales of the Ketty Jay. Small cast of characters, epic, sweeping story arc, and you get character focus in spades. I've read the series at least four times. Such a rollicking "Things did not go as planned" good time! Best of all, they are all published!

  • @adamsabin718
    @adamsabin718 2 роки тому +4

    I just finished this after seeing this review. All I can say is THANK YOU! This is hands-down one of my favorite books that I’ve read. I love this book…and yea, Grub is awesome. 🙌

  • @mikeanderson7047
    @mikeanderson7047 2 роки тому +1

    I picked this book up due to the spoiler free section of this video and having just finished it hours ago, I came back for the spoilers. It's easily one of my favorite books and it's worth every bit of your gushing. Thank you so much for the recommendation!!

  • @ChristopherDennis89
    @ChristopherDennis89 2 роки тому +1

    This. Is. My. Favorite. Book. EVER! I picked it up on a whim at B&N years ago, before discovering your channel, because the cover art captured my eye. I read the back of it and. Oh. My. Word. I’m currently on my second read-through in preparation of the Second book in the series (which I have the Hardcover pre-ordered thank you Amazon) and I can’t wait to to catch up with Aren and his crew again,

  • @MojiiOkay
    @MojiiOkay 3 роки тому +1

    When Harrow said I love you I was devastated 😭😭

  • @janhavi1977
    @janhavi1977 3 роки тому +6

    This book was so good! I read it a couple years ago and I had been trying to get people to read it, but hardly anyone was talking about it, so thanks! 😀 The Skaavengard bits were amazing and Aren was such a great protagonist!

  • @giorgiadifeo23
    @giorgiadifeo23 2 роки тому +2

    Okay, I just finished this book
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    I understand that Garric had to die for Aren to shine in the next book, I understand why Keel killed himself, I didn’t really care for Orica so I am okay with her death… but PLEASE I NEED CADE TO BE ALIVE! I don’t really like fake out deaths… but Right now I don’t care!!! I need him to be with Aren when he does his things in the next books

  • @colburn0004
    @colburn0004 3 роки тому +2

    Your instigram post made me instantly pick this up. So far I'm really liking it. So I'm glad I saw your IG post.

  • @terrelljohnson5811
    @terrelljohnson5811 2 роки тому +1

    I picked this book up because of you! Your reading taste is very similar to mine so I was like I can't lose. I enjoyed this book and Grub is the man next to Aren of course but when his scenes happen I laughed at what he said so much. Great story can't wait for book 2. I feel Aren is going to get better with that sword after training with Harod.

  • @gabrielfraga1742
    @gabrielfraga1742 2 роки тому +1

    Having just finished it 30 seconds ago, i LOVED this book. Maybe my favorite since TLOTR

  • @whiteraven562
    @whiteraven562 3 роки тому +6

    I'm so glad you liked this! Chris Wooding has written some of my favorite YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi novels (*The Storm Thief* and *Poison*). I hope you end up reading some more of his stuff

    • @mckennahorman7675
      @mckennahorman7675 3 роки тому

      Poison is one of my all time favorite books! I'm glad to see someone else loves it as well!

    • @whiteraven562
      @whiteraven562 3 роки тому

      @@mckennahorman7675 Same! I don't think I've ever seen anyone else talking about it before

    • @mckennahorman7675
      @mckennahorman7675 3 роки тому

      My English teacher in Highschool had us read Poison in class and I've loved it ever since. We need to get Merph to read it now so she can spread the good word! 😂

    • @shubhamtiwari9472
      @shubhamtiwari9472 3 роки тому

      I wonder if she would like tales of Ketty jay

    • @mckennahorman7675
      @mckennahorman7675 3 роки тому

      @@shubhamtiwari9472 I definitely think the would! I think it's more similar to tLoLL than Ember Blade. Plus she's been on a pirate kick lately 😆

  • @c0barsm
    @c0barsm 3 роки тому +1

    This book is amazing and I am so happy I took you up on your recommendation! Thank you Merphy!

  • @nuanceblacksywin4868
    @nuanceblacksywin4868 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this. I just re-listened to it. Chris Wooding is SO underrated. Why isn't he up there among everyones favourite authors? His books are all fantastic, especially the tales of the ketty jay. Hope you're reading those and reviewing them. Wooding deserves SO MUCH MORE praise from the all the fantasy lovers out there. And they will love him if if they just read his work.

  • @MrSean24601
    @MrSean24601 3 роки тому +1

    Your input has inspired SO MUCH of my TBR list! Thanks to you, “Lies of Locke Lamora” is my new favorite book! I’m reading “Red Seas Under Red Skies” right now! I’ll have to put this one on my list as well!

  • @Lynn-CA
    @Lynn-CA 3 роки тому +8

    So are we talking Gentleman Bastard future video mentions obsession?

  • @erinhasbooks
    @erinhasbooks 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU for reviewing this book. Your recommendation was the only reason I picked it and I finally picked it up and read it and it is now in my all time top 10 reads.

  • @TheRoosterofDoom
    @TheRoosterofDoom 3 роки тому +2

    Grub real hero. Grub like Luffy. Grub is easily one of my new favorite characters in fiction. I want a spin-off of this series narrated by Grub from his perspective.

  • @ArmednotTriggered
    @ArmednotTriggered 3 роки тому +6

    "Cade was a wet blanket."
    Jeez, all right, Merphy's dad. A little harsh. 😂

  • @anasousa3672
    @anasousa3672 3 роки тому +1

    I've been waiting for this video since you first talked about this book!! Love your videos

  • @ksusha.vysotskaya
    @ksusha.vysotskaya 3 роки тому +2

    I really believe C will come back... Somehow. Cant imagine how it can be real. I dont know why, but I believe in it

  • @Haxerous
    @Haxerous 3 роки тому +1

    I think I agree with your dad about Cade. After they escaped out of the mountains and got to the Reaver's Rest his role and POV chapters start declining quite a bit imo.
    His role shifts from neing co-equal to Aren to a side character. He doesn't really provide any major skills to the group, his motivation and back story is lack luster (especially compared to a similar yet deeper Keel). He gets relegated to comic relief to the group and motivating factor or support for Aren. But that changes after the Ghetto scene. So in the end it was best for him to die rather than become a third wheel for the Aren-Fen relationship.
    Also, I saw his death coming, because he was the last one in the row while running from a death trap. Just like Osman. Although I didn't expect him to do it a third time with Orica (also I thought Harod was bringing up the rear and not Orica so RIP). I also thought she would be important for the whole Sard subplot. But I guess she achieved her primary objective of completing her song and making it famous.

  • @davidmitchell-baker1701
    @davidmitchell-baker1701 3 роки тому +1

    I was surprised by how much I loved this book. Usually, epic Fantasy like this isn't my taste (I couldn't get into Wheel of Time, managed A Song of Ice and Fire purely because of the show), but this blew me away! I was hooked all the way through, loved how every character felt so fully developed and realised, loved the descriptions and how Wooding built the world, and the story, whilst not revolutionary, kept me fully on board and I really enjoyed myself - can't wait for the sequel!

  • @matheusvmoraes
    @matheusvmoraes 3 роки тому +1

    I was looking forward for your review since you mentioned it in the "Underrated Books" video!

  • @matthewf20
    @matthewf20 2 роки тому

    Just finished this today after seeing it on your channel last year. Such a fantastic story. Had a great time with it ☺️

  • @melissat8772
    @melissat8772 3 роки тому +1

    Yes to everything you said. Cade and Aren for life. This book was so fast paced for me but at times I wondered if you did overhype it. You did not!! That ending where they're all giving their reasons was so beautiful. I cried so hard at the bridge scene at the end. I thought they didnt spend enough time with the first death tho :( (trying not to give names)

  • @AmiRempel
    @AmiRempel 3 роки тому

    Just finished reading this today because of your recommendation. I’m so thankful I listened to you. I adored it. A new favourite for me.

  • @fantasyfanatic6038
    @fantasyfanatic6038 3 роки тому +6

    I’m hoping this book gets translated to french soon because now I wanna read it!

  • @thelibertybelle7614
    @thelibertybelle7614 2 роки тому +1

    Ugh, I just finished this book yesterday and I’m so glad I found your video because I need to commiserate with someone. 😭 Cade was my favorite character because of his simplicity and relationship with Aren. They’re friendship is what carried the book for me, so I’m definitely hoping it’s a fake out and Cade shows up in the next book… otherwise, too heartbreaking 💔

  • @guilhermefigueiredo3936
    @guilhermefigueiredo3936 3 роки тому +1

    A fantasy with more than 800 pages and Merphy's new favorite
    I want it!

  • @jackinthebox1993
    @jackinthebox1993 3 роки тому

    I'm so glad to see you gushing over a new book you really like, I just wish I had some impression of the audiobook version to make up my mind

  • @gabrielfraga1742
    @gabrielfraga1742 2 роки тому

    Started reading after this video. Expectations were high but they were met!!

  • @pjnorman262
    @pjnorman262 3 роки тому

    This book was brilliant. I’m completely on board with your enthusiasm for this book. For a 800+ page story it flew by. Every page is valuable. Loved it!

  • @brinleyowens2551
    @brinleyowens2551 3 роки тому +1

    I bought this book per your recommendation, and I am SO pumped lol

  • @gregorypault8577
    @gregorypault8577 3 роки тому

    I just finished the book and thank you merphy coz I never would have picked it up if it weren't for your

  • @joshdunlap7766
    @joshdunlap7766 2 роки тому

    I read this strictly because of your recommendation and feel exactly the same way! Such a great story and cast of characters! The last time I was this satisfied with a book was the mistborn series. Hats off to Chris Wooding for this one. Can’t wait for book two!

  • @harmanbeing
    @harmanbeing 3 роки тому

    Ordered a copy after I saw your praise for it on IG. Going to be coming back to the video later!

  • @robertocatrone715
    @robertocatrone715 Рік тому

    Outstanding review. Your energy is effective.
    Bravo

  • @pippaschroeder4388
    @pippaschroeder4388 2 роки тому +1

    I just got done reading the scene of Garric and Aren in the Sard Ghetto and it was probably the best book scene I've ever read holy cow, the feels are strong with this one.

  • @edwardmedina5348
    @edwardmedina5348 3 роки тому

    I read the Ember Blade and I have to say I absolutely love it. Thank you for sharing this. It was a wonderful read.

  • @Punkandcannonballer
    @Punkandcannonballer 3 роки тому

    Just finished this. I got chills during the "I'm leaving you" scene and when Aren catches Fen. Almost wish I sat on it until at least the second one was released but here we are. Such a great book.
    Thanks got the recommendation. Definitely a new favorite.

  • @ashlynhale3369
    @ashlynhale3369 3 роки тому

    Omg I added this to my TBR because you have me so pumped and intrigued! Haha 😊

  • @trajanparker
    @trajanparker 3 роки тому

    Ok.. I just had to order this book. You are too good at this. Please keep it up. I'v ben reading a lot of your recommendations. Thank you.

  • @SaintNicholasFan
    @SaintNicholasFan 3 роки тому +12

    How on earth does this book not even have a Wikipedia page??

  • @catrionainglis5483
    @catrionainglis5483 3 роки тому

    I picked this up as an audiobook after you recommended it last week. I was initially unsure, it definitely has that classic fantasy vibe. But I am now about a quarter of the way in and I am converted. I am really enjoying it. Thank you for the recommendation I hadn't heard of this before you spoke about it!

  • @chromakeydreamcoat9590
    @chromakeydreamcoat9590 2 роки тому

    Just finished this book and oh my word am I glad I listened to you, I agree with just about everything you said about it, a book of gold from start to finish, incredible characters, incredible journeys, incredible set piece scenes, incredible locations, incredible history and world building, just an all round amazing book and if book 2 is even half as good I'll be happy!

  • @SaintNicholasFan
    @SaintNicholasFan 3 роки тому +3

    So pumped. I’m about to start this one as soon as I’m done with Way of Kings.

    • @jaceygaither2581
      @jaceygaither2581 3 роки тому

      Ha! Good luck not immediately binging the rest of the stormlight books...

    • @SaintNicholasFan
      @SaintNicholasFan 3 роки тому

      @@jaceygaither2581Well... I just finished Way of Kings today and I’m still going to read Ember Blade next.... 😬

  • @seamusb9012
    @seamusb9012 Рік тому

    I had this for way too long, tried it then put it down for something else. Just finished and I loved it. Great world building, amazing flawed characters and great story. It's unbelievably unique considering it only came out a few years ago. Everyone should read this. NOW!

  • @thecaffeinatedbookwyrm3051
    @thecaffeinatedbookwyrm3051 3 роки тому

    Wow. Annnnnd we all go add this tome to our TBR. Great review.

  • @gabrielfraga1742
    @gabrielfraga1742 2 роки тому +1

    Grub is my favorite too!!

  • @Subject98
    @Subject98 2 роки тому

    I still need to read this, it's been on my shelf for almost 3 years. His Tales of the Ketty Jay books are awesome too. I've not read more than a few dozen books in my life but that series is currently my favorite, until something else tops it.

  • @agot7fan855
    @agot7fan855 3 роки тому

    I gotta add this to my watch later because I started reading this book after your suggestion and I’m a quarter way through

  • @kinahthecat
    @kinahthecat 3 роки тому

    It's always so exciting to see someone discovering a new favorite book. It really makes me want to try it. I am not a big fan of Tolkien, and I usually don't enjoy 'questing' type of stories, but still willing to give it a try, especially since the ebook is $5 on Kobo Canada.

  • @bonniestevens4329
    @bonniestevens4329 3 роки тому

    I ordered this on Kindle after the last time I saw you talk about. I haven't started it because I am in the middle of another series but I am really looking forward to it!

  • @aliciasorenson3807
    @aliciasorenson3807 3 роки тому

    I can't wait to see your thoughts on Theft of Swords and the rest of Ryiria Revelations, because your reaction to this one is how I felt after reading that.
    I'm definitely adding this to my tbr but will wait until the 2nd book is out!

  • @briankregg6329
    @briankregg6329 3 роки тому

    Been in my tbr for a while, I think I will now correct that!!

  • @bethanygreenwood8259
    @bethanygreenwood8259 3 роки тому

    I haven't yet read a book based solely on your recommendation yet Murphy, but I do share similar opinions to you on many of the book you have reviewed that I have already read. My plan for this one is to add it to the TBR and wait a month or two to allow you RAVE review to dissipate from my memory, then hopefully I will be able to fully enjoy it :D

  • @bookishlybookish
    @bookishlybookish 3 роки тому +1

    If you're up to a middle grade series by him, I HIGHLY recommend his Broken Sky series. It was one of the first fantasy series I read as a kid and it still inspires me today. I listened to the Ember Blade quite a few years ago and I remember being really irritated with a few of the decisions that were made (or almost made) but I'm considering re-listening to it to see if my opinions of it have changed. Sad there's really no news on the next book in this series because I did enjoy it enough to want to continue on with the series.

  • @amandalopez5459
    @amandalopez5459 3 роки тому

    Im excited to read this book! Chris Wooding got me into fantasy and a love of reading when I read his series Broken Sky when I was 13 or 14 years old. I'm now 33 so it's been too long since I've pick up one of his books.

  • @myvalley109
    @myvalley109 3 роки тому

    Ok, Merph, fine. You've just convinced me. I'll add it to my TBR haha

  • @bob12474
    @bob12474 3 роки тому

    Have a good day Merphy.

  • @tyel7179
    @tyel7179 3 роки тому +3

    Okay, I'm buying it

  • @paniklewe
    @paniklewe 3 роки тому

    Just bought it as an ebook, looking forward to it tonight

  • @mrs_kacymiller
    @mrs_kacymiller 3 роки тому +1

    Annnnnd....just ordered it. Considering The Lord of The Rings are my favorite books, I have high expectations and can’t wait to go on another quest filled with deep friendship and world building! 🙌🏻

  • @841-zainabshanafarook7
    @841-zainabshanafarook7 3 роки тому

    I feel like I need to add an entire section in my TBR list, dedicated to u at this point. Or maybe I'll just read it rn :)

  • @holeyheartedmelissa4503
    @holeyheartedmelissa4503 3 роки тому

    I would love to see a video about annotating. I highlight sometimes, but I'm curious about what you're writing on those sticky notes!

  • @MastiffDane1
    @MastiffDane1 Рік тому

    I loved this book, I thought it was a total surprise and one of my favorites. Interested to see your review of book 2,the shadow casket, that just released. I liked it a lot but a few things bugged me haha.

  • @shelliingle571
    @shelliingle571 3 роки тому

    I own the book,but I haven't read it. I am glad you enjoyed it and now I am looking forward to reading it. 😇

  • @carinaholand5070
    @carinaholand5070 3 роки тому

    Started this book today and wow it’s so good. I was hooked from page 1.

  • @rebekahjacintags3285
    @rebekahjacintags3285 2 роки тому +1

    Merphy, this book is amazing but also….. OUCH OUCH OUCH😭

  • @Imaginetheday1967
    @Imaginetheday1967 3 роки тому

    I've read 3 of his Tales of the Ketty Jay series (there are 4 total) and have really liked them. I'll definitely add this to my TBR.

  • @mannyms6678
    @mannyms6678 2 роки тому

    I have been wanting to get a book from my local library, I hope they have the books you've mentioned like ember blade and Greeks Frenchman. Fingers crossed 🤞

  • @wingracer1614
    @wingracer1614 3 роки тому

    Skipped the spoiler part. I don't usually do that because I don't care about spoilers but you hyped it up so much, I'm going to have to read it now.

  • @cazevans
    @cazevans 3 роки тому

    Yay this one deserves more recognition!

  • @SirCharles12357
    @SirCharles12357 8 місяців тому

    The book starts out very fantasy tropy, but the characters and their archs are really well done. The author also subverts some of the plot tropes which keeps you on your toes while reading. Very enjoyable book!

  • @beeryuza
    @beeryuza 3 роки тому

    Thank you for telling about this book! Just read it and it was very good.

  • @beckybol12
    @beckybol12 3 роки тому

    Just finished this book and wow! So good, I hated leaving them and can’t wait to join them again. Grub is my favorite also, but Vika is a badass!

  • @elsad5810
    @elsad5810 3 роки тому

    The rainbow notes make me happy

  • @jeremybishir1475
    @jeremybishir1475 3 роки тому

    Your reviews are the best! Thank you!

  • @edwardmedina5348
    @edwardmedina5348 3 роки тому

    I agree with your dad. It tore my heart out how Harod reacted to Orica's death. It was heartbreaking.
    I also feel that Cade isn't really dead and that may be because we didn't see him die.
    Why saw his dad die, we pretty much know Garric is dead, we saw others die. But to me Orica's death was gut wrenching, not because of her death but because of Harod's grief. It felt real and raw. It brought tear to my eyes and it was wonderfully, and beautifully written with emotion.

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 3 роки тому +1

      I'm pretty sure Cade isn't dead. Those caves and tunnels were flooded. He fell into a pool of water and somehow managed to find his way out on his own.

    • @edwardmedina5348
      @edwardmedina5348 3 роки тому

      @@wingracer1614 My Thoughts as well.

  • @BigZ7337
    @BigZ7337 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the review, I'll have to check this book out.

  • @ksusha.vysotskaya
    @ksusha.vysotskaya 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutly agree with aaall of your words about this book!!

  • @muttineni03
    @muttineni03 3 роки тому

    Wow I see now how a book can make someone so happy

  • @ambermertin8469
    @ambermertin8469 3 роки тому

    I just finished this book and I can't wait for the next to be released