yes they couldve been on here! i did mention them but between me not having read them and them not being novels i left them out. i really should try them out though!
A great book series for Starstruck fans who want that similar Pretchett/Adams style of comedy with a slightly more cynical edge: the Jacques McKeown trilogy by Yahtzee Croshaw, aka Will Save The Galaxy For Food, Will Destroy The Galaxy For Cash, and the upcoming final entry Will Leave The Galaxy For Good. The stories are set in a future where interstellar travel has been made redundant by quantum tunnelling (instantaneous teleportation portals), and the protagonist is an unemployed star pilot who is forced by circumstances into impersonating Jacques McKeown, the pseudonym of a bestselling author whose works are a hagiographic melange of various real star pilots and space heroes, which leads to various hijinks.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy when talking about Starstruck Odyssey, it's a classic that I would highly recommend. Not sure which specific series you would tie it to but I'd recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora if you haven't read it. It's got found family, magic, and sweeping heist akin to Six of Crows but I wouldn't say it was a Fantasy High comp title.
I have been meaning to start reading again because Dimension 20 has swallowed all of my free time as of recent. I will be following your recommendations closely
@@julies_reading Wednesday D 20, Thursday Adventuers party Friday and Sat the Critical Role episode. I guess I can read Monday and Tuesday. Good thing I read a lot when I was younger I can still pretend to be educated.
My absolute FAVORITE recommendation I could make fits into the Crown of Candy rec list: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (or its SUPURB prequel novel A Day of Fallen Night). It's a long, grand political intrigue fantasy novel sort of Game of Thrones-esque but with women filling most of the primary roles - the endings are sooo satisfying in a bittersweet way kind of like Crown of Candy, and the stakes are always high. Can't recommend enough if that's your thing! ((Also, I immediately thought of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet when it comes to Starstruck Odyssey (haven't finished it yet, but the vibes are so there!))
I think the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy would also be a good match for anyone who likes a starstruck odyssey.
i havent read it yet so it couldnt make the list! great choice 😊
You missed the obvious choice for Starstruck Odyssey, Starstruck by Ellaine Lee. Admittedly it's a graphic novel but it still counts as a book.
yes they couldve been on here! i did mention them but between me not having read them and them not being novels i left them out. i really should try them out though!
A great book series for Starstruck fans who want that similar Pretchett/Adams style of comedy with a slightly more cynical edge: the Jacques McKeown trilogy by Yahtzee Croshaw, aka Will Save The Galaxy For Food, Will Destroy The Galaxy For Cash, and the upcoming final entry Will Leave The Galaxy For Good. The stories are set in a future where interstellar travel has been made redundant by quantum tunnelling (instantaneous teleportation portals), and the protagonist is an unemployed star pilot who is forced by circumstances into impersonating Jacques McKeown, the pseudonym of a bestselling author whose works are a hagiographic melange of various real star pilots and space heroes, which leads to various hijinks.
that sounds so cool! thanks for the rec 😊
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy when talking about Starstruck Odyssey, it's a classic that I would highly recommend. Not sure which specific series you would tie it to but I'd recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora if you haven't read it. It's got found family, magic, and sweeping heist akin to Six of Crows but I wouldn't say it was a Fantasy High comp title.
i havent read it yet somehow so i couldnt put it on my list! thanks for the recs!
I have been meaning to start reading more books again because Dimension 20 has swallowed my free time. I will be following the recommendations closely
When you said fantasy high, I was like hmmm which one would be the same themes and immeaditly thought of percy jackson as well.
Great minds!!
Was looking for new books to read, tysm for this video❤❤❤
so glad i could help!!!
I have been meaning to start reading again because Dimension 20 has swallowed all of my free time as of recent. I will be following your recommendations closely
All I do is watch and rewatch D20 lately, I can't watch anything else lol!!
@@julies_reading Wednesday D 20, Thursday Adventuers party Friday and Sat the Critical Role episode. I guess I can read Monday and Tuesday. Good thing I read a lot when I was younger I can still pretend to be educated.
felt this so hard hahaha
My absolute FAVORITE recommendation I could make fits into the Crown of Candy rec list: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (or its SUPURB prequel novel A Day of Fallen Night). It's a long, grand political intrigue fantasy novel sort of Game of Thrones-esque but with women filling most of the primary roles - the endings are sooo satisfying in a bittersweet way kind of like Crown of Candy, and the stakes are always high. Can't recommend enough if that's your thing!
((Also, I immediately thought of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet when it comes to Starstruck Odyssey (haven't finished it yet, but the vibes are so there!))
Love Priory! Easily could've added that one to my list!