6:20, I would say that One Dark Window is romantasy and it's more New Adult (or maybe upper YA) than YA. I also found the magic system to be really unique!!!
I loved the shepherd king duology, never read anything with a magic system like this, I don't want to spoil anything about how the cards work but I do wish I could collect them (minus the magic of course lol) . I would say it's romantasy because the romance is heavily present but the magic/curse/main character's journey it's still the main plot. The will of the many is also in my list, I've seen SO MANY people talking about it. Hope you get to all of them next year, Sam!
I vaguely remember that first Bone Witch book. My general memory was that because it’s told in alternating timelines by a newish author, it felt a bit uneven. The flashback chapters were packed with descriptions of what clothing Tea was wearing in virtually every scene and the present-day chapters felt like they were stretched out to line things up for an admittedly exciting conclusion. I think it’s worth a revisit to see if that first impression bears out. Oh, right: that Bethany Jacobs series! I keep meaning to get to that (as well as The Empire of the Wolf)!
I liked Justice of Kings, but was a bit disappointed, because it got soooo high praises that it didn't live up to my expectations. This year I read Tyranny of Faith and LOVED it! It had its flaws, but I still enjoyed it a lot! I plan to read Trials of Empire next year.
There are so many series I wanna start in 2025. I have a good amount of re-reads I want too, like Fifth Season and the Dimple and Rishi novels. The big ones right now are: The original Mistborn trilogy, The Dreamblood series, The Earthsinger Chronicles, and Iron Widow.
The blighted stars was easily my favorite sci-fi read of 2024! Currently enjoying the sequel
6:20, I would say that One Dark Window is romantasy and it's more New Adult (or maybe upper YA) than YA. I also found the magic system to be really unique!!!
Oooh interesting!
I work at a bookstore and it’s officially categorized as adult, not YA!
More bodyguard trope is ALWAYS needed. The Blighted Stars sounds like it could be so good!
The Gael Song Series is such an underrated series for people who like historical fantasy. I’m so glad it’s one on your list ❤️
I read it this year and it was my favourite of 2024, each book got better and better I though!
I loved the shepherd king duology, never read anything with a magic system like this, I don't want to spoil anything about how the cards work but I do wish I could collect them (minus the magic of course lol) . I would say it's romantasy because the romance is heavily present but the magic/curse/main character's journey it's still the main plot.
The will of the many is also in my list, I've seen SO MANY people talking about it.
Hope you get to all of them next year, Sam!
The Will of the Many immediately joined my top 5 fantasy series list. Highly recommend
I vaguely remember that first Bone Witch book. My general memory was that because it’s told in alternating timelines by a newish author, it felt a bit uneven. The flashback chapters were packed with descriptions of what clothing Tea was wearing in virtually every scene and the present-day chapters felt like they were stretched out to line things up for an admittedly exciting conclusion. I think it’s worth a revisit to see if that first impression bears out.
Oh, right: that Bethany Jacobs series! I keep meaning to get to that (as well as The Empire of the Wolf)!
The Will of the Many is so good! It's my best book of the year!
I liked Justice of Kings, but was a bit disappointed, because it got soooo high praises that it didn't live up to my expectations. This year I read Tyranny of Faith and LOVED it! It had its flaws, but I still enjoyed it a lot! I plan to read Trials of Empire next year.
The Will of the Many and The Empire of the Wolf trilogy are so good, I think you'll really enjoy them!
I started The Empire of the Wolf since filming this video and am loving the first book!
CHILDREN OF TIME…NOW!
And thanks for turning me on to Justice of Kings…read the beginning on Amazon and thought it was great! :)
There are so many series I wanna start in 2025. I have a good amount of re-reads I want too, like Fifth Season and the Dimple and Rishi novels. The big ones right now are: The original Mistborn trilogy, The Dreamblood series, The Earthsinger Chronicles, and Iron Widow.
Empire of the Wolf is so your vibe !
I started reading this since filming this video and I’m loving it! The audiobook is really good!
I desperately want to read one dark window!!
Read the Gael Song trilogy this year and really enjoyed it. Also loved Children of time but I never continued with the series
Gael Song seems so unique - I’m excited.
@@ThoughtsOnTomesIt is amazing, the author clearly did lots of historical research but the plot and characters are fantastic too.
I LOVED the Bone Witch trilogy- they are seriously slept on by booktube/booktok