Fantasy for the Ages

Zach jumps into another science fiction series with this spoiler-lite Book Blast, his reaction and thoughts about Dan Simmon's award-winning novel Hyperion. Was it worth the read? Did Zach enjoy it? Does he think Jim should read it too? All this and more, within! #SFF #ScienceFiction #SciFi #Hyperion #HyperionCantos #Booktube #Booktuber #Booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join u...

Gregory Kontaxis brings us back into the world he first introduced us to in The Return of the Knights with this prequel tale, building out the world a bit more as he presents a backstory of John (Long Arm). We understand both him and this context of the first book of the series thanks to this short and thoroughly consumable fantasy tale. This video is Jim's spoiler-lite reaction - no major plo...

Today's Book Blast sees Zach sharing his spoiler-lite thoughts on the fourth book in Pierce Brown's Red Rising Sequence, Iron Gold. But is it the fourth book? Or is it the first book of something new? Zach has thoughts. #SFF #ScienceFiction #SciFi #RedRising #IronGold #Booktube #Booktuber #Booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk S...

Here it is, the epic conclusion to The Expanse, as Zach gives his spoiler-lite reactions to Leviathan Falls. Did James S.A. Corey nail it, wrapping up the series to Zach's satisfaction? Check out his thoughts here. #SFF #ScienceFiction #SciFi #TheExpanse #LeviathanFalls #Booktube #Booktuber #Booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Sup...

Steven Erikson deliver another tour d'force with this fifth entry into the core Malazan novels, and here's Jim's spoiler-lite reaction to the book, just after he completed it. Wow, just wow. #fantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction #malazanbookofthefallen #Malazan #booktube #booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon:...

We move through the first three chapters of the book here, and wow, this book doesn't waste anytime getting into significant matters. Fun! #fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #LordOfChaos We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/col...

Time for the 2nd to last novel of The Expanse, Tiamat's Wrath, as Zach brings you his spoiler-lite reactions to this book, one that feels like the middle of a series-closing trilogy. Book 7 was set-up - this one is packed with events. What a ride! #SFF #ScienceFiction #SciFi #TheExpanse #TiamatsWrath #Booktube #Booktuber #Booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: ht...

Zach brings another book reaction to you here from his journey through The Expanse (James S.A. Corey), this time on Persepolis Rising, Book 7 and really the start of a concluding trilogy. Big new things kick off here, as forgotten plot points explode back into relevance. Check it out. Spoiler-lite! #SFF #ScienceFiction #SciFi #TheExpanse #BabylonsAshes #Booktube #Booktuber #Booktubers We hope you&...

Here's a first of a series of Book Blasts Jim & Zach did while Jim was on vacation visiting his son in Austin, TX. Nice to record in the same location again. This is Zach's spoiler-lite reaction to Book 6 of The Expanse, Babylon's Ashes, safe for non-readers but entertaining for those who have already been through The Expanse. #SFF #ScienceFiction #SciFi #TheExpanse #BabylonsAshes...

We fantasy fiction fan(atics) get pretty passionate about what we like... and what we don't. And some topics seem to be more inflammatory than others. Jim shares nine words/phrases that can be the secret sauce if you want to get a rise out of the fantasy fiction lovers in your family, friend circle, or local watering hole. Go on, give it a try - but perhaps know where your exits are first. Ple...

Took me awhile to figure what to say about this in full spoiler mode. Hard to be succinct, but I believe I've captured the key critical elements of the story. SPOILERS!!! Let me know what I SHOULD have mentioned, if you think I left something completely essential unmentioned. But don't spoil anything past this book. Please!!! #fantasy #malazanbookofthefallen #SFF #FantasyFiction #Mbotf #bo...

Everyone seems to want to do a remake these days. As if there are no original ideas left. But this isn't a new thing, and in this episode Jim goes on to talk about many of the greatest remakes in science fiction, fantasy, and horror over the years, while also taking note of some of the biggest busts in this category. How many of all of these have YOU seen? #fantasy #SciFi #remakes #reboots #SF...

There are SO MANY different books and series awaiting us. Deciding what to read, and what not to, is a little daunting. I mean, it's a good challenge to have, but still a challenge. Here's six different SFF series that I've read that, on further analysis, I should have read sooner - they're that good. If you haven't read some (or any) of these, you really should. Heck, if you a...

Jim & Zach come with another full spoil discussion of a book series they've read, The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie, and here they are ready to tell you what they REALLY think about it. Great? So-so? And are they on the same page with each other. Watch to find out. #fantasy #FirstLaw #grimdark #SFF #FantasyFiction #ReadingForPleasure #booktube #booktuber #booktubers We hope you'...

Zach and Jim kick off a new series of episodes, these focused on spilling the full dirt on something they've both now read. They speak full spoil, so these will be only for those who have already read these books. They tell it like it is, pulling no punches, sharing what they appreciate and what they don't like about these works of SFF. First up, Night Angel Nemesis, the eagerly awaited no...

He can't help it! The Dresden Files is sucking him in, or so it appears when you watch Zach's spoiler-lite reactions to this, the 8th book in the series. I mean, come on - SplatterCon!!! #fantasy #UrbanFantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction #DresdenFiles #ReadingForPleasure #booktube #booktuber #booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Suppo...

Jim & Zach return to complete their coverage of this massive book 6 prologue. So many plot lines! So much foreshadowing! Such a huge amount of awesomeness!!! #fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #LordOfChaos We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch: https://www.newcre...

Zach returns to The Dresden Files, here to react to book 7, Dead Beat. What his dad wants to know it: Has this book finally made Zach a convert? Does he believe in the power of The Dresden Files yet? Enjoy this spoiler-lite chat on an entertaining book! #fantasy #UrbanFantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction #DresdenFiles #ReadingForPleasure #booktube #booktuber #booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscri...

Time to finish the trilogy, thought the series goes on. Here's Zach's spoiler-lite reaction to the third book in Pierce Brosnan's space fantasy series. #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #SFF #Fantasy #RedRising #MorningStar #booktube #booktuber #booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Let's enjoy a collaboration with Derek & Justin of D & J's Epic Quest podcast, to talk about Season 2 of The Wheel of Time. It's all done, we've had time to ponder. Just how good (or bad) was it? We chew on this together - enjoy! (There MAY be some hot takes...) Find more Derek and Justin on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@djsepicquest2...

Zach returns with his spoiler-lite reactions to the second book of Pierce Brown's Red Rising series, leading Jim to have increasing interest in getting this series read. Will you agree? Check it out. #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #SFF #Fantasy #RedRising #GoldenSun #booktube #booktuber #booktubers We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Sup...

Jim continues his epic journey through all the Stephen King books he missed over the years. Here's his spoiler-lite reaction to a doozie, a book that surprises in what it is able to pull off. Both those who've read it and those who haven't should find things to enjoy in this episode. #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #SFF #Fantasy #StephenKing #11-22-63 #booktube #booktuber #booktuber...

Time to begin covering Book 6. Here's our thoughts about the first half of the massive Prologue of Lord of Chaos! OK, slightly more than half, but wow, this is a huge prologue! #fantasy #WoT #SFF #WheelOfTime #LordOfChaos We hope you'll Like and Subscribe! Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Check out our merch:...

Zach's coming at you today with a spoiler-lite reaction video to the 5th book in The Expanse, Nemesis Games. The action continues, the plot advances, and a couple of characters really shine. And some of the book doesn't. At least, that's what Zach says - check the video out for all the details! #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks #SFF #TheExpanse #NemesisGames #booktube #booktuber #book...

Jim may have a problem. He REALLY likes to finish, to complete, anything he begins. And this certainly applies to books. While it may strain the TBR, it also comes with some delightful benefits. In this episode, Jim shares some of the great lengthy series he has completed, giving some recommendations about them. He also touches on a few that are still in progress, just a couple he started but has...