Fantology

Fantology runs the gauntlet in this episode. Stephen, Ryan, Ben and Josh start with our picks for Top 3 SFF Animal Companions, then briefly touch on top news and reviews from June and finish up with our first debate segment. Do authors "owe" their fans completed series?

 Next Up: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

 Followed By: King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

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Prince of Thorns was our first Mark Lawrence book, and definitely not our last! This one spawned an interesting review and discussion of morality and whether we could cheer for Jorg despite his despicable actions.

 Next Up: Debate! Do authors owe us an ending?

 Followed By: The Gunslinger by Stephen King

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Looking for something new? Check out Orluvoq by Benny Hinrichs! Just released yesterday, Orluvoq combines a unique Inuit inspired world with compelling characters and themes to create a memorable tale. Tune in to hear Benny tell us about his process, the inspiration for the book and his experience establishing himself as an author.

 Next Up: Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

 Followed By: Debate! Do authors owe us an ending?

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 Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

 #orluvoq #bennyhinrichs #authorinterview

Our first-time reader Kaden has made it through Winter's Heart. Through nine books now, Jake and Stephen get his take on the 'slog' and his excitement on where the series is going. Plus, polygamy, taint and the politics of Andor. Not to mention our tradition top and bottom character rankings!

 Next Up: Orluvoq by Benny Hinrichs

 Followed By: Seven Deaths of An Empire by GR Matthews

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Bad reviews! Top Sci-Fi and Fantasy Dads! Fantasy News! What more could you want? Tune in to hear Stephen, Jake and Josh break down the month of May 2021.

 Next Up: Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan

 Followed By: Orluvoq by Benny Hinrichs

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 Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

 #fathersday #sffdads #fantasybooks

Tune in for Jake's first-time impressions of Joe Abercrombie's second First Law entry and Stephen's fanboy opinions. Before They Are Hanged is a masterpiece of trope subversion. How exactly did Abercrombie craft this one?

 Next Up: Top 3 SFF Fathers + May News

 Followed By: Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan

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 Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

The Blacktongue Thief is a hilarious romp of moral ambiguity. We follow the first person narrative of Kinch, a thief brilliantly assembled from every trope of the class, on an epic adventure across a Dungeons and Dragons inspired world. Tune in for an extended non-spoiler discussion for why you should buy the book, followed by a spoilerific plot breakdown.

 Next Up: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

 Followed By: Top 3 SFF Fathers + May News

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 Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Welcome vampires and cattle alike to the Antebellum South! Zack from MiddleFantasy was kind enough to join Stephen and Ben to discuss Fevre Dream, an early George R.R. Martin timepiece novel. How does it hold up today? What similarities do we see to A Song of Ice And Fire? Tune in and find out!

 Next Up: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

 Followed By: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

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Two for one special! Jake and Ryan review two outstanding Adrian Tchaikovsky works as Fantology finally ventures into science fiction. No spoilers at first to give curious listeners a taste of the books, followed by a full spoiler discussion for experienced fans.

 Next Up: Fevre Dream by George RR Martin

 Followed By: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

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 Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Fantology's May competition will pay tribute to the mothers of SFF. Who are your Top 3 Moms in the genre? Tune in for our picks, plus a recap of a busy month of April.

 Next Up: Children of Time/Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky

 Followed By: Fevre Dream by George RR Martin

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 Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/