Babel

The Books of Babel #1-4

by Josiah Bancroft

Genres: Fantasy

Kindle Edition

About the author

Before settling down to write fantasy novels, Josiah Bancroft was a poet, college instructor, and aspiring comic book artist. When he is not writing, he enjoys recording the Crit Faced podcast with his authorial friends, drawing the world of the Tower, and cooking dinner without a recipe. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Sharon, their daughter Maddie, and their two rabbits, Mabel and Chaplin.

Reviews

[Carie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is my ultimate comfort read. I've revisited it multiple times, and what keeps me coming back are the subtle inner world connections that reveal just how much thought and planning the author poured into the series. Bancroft explores serious questions of society, power, and relationships. For example, he addresses the female experience of threatening toxic masculinity with deep understanding. Yet, his writing is a delightful blend of wit and wry humor, with wordplay that'll leave you grinning. The snappy back-and-forth dialogues between characters is pure gold. It's a perfect balance of intelligence and fun. I keep coming back to spend more time with Senlin and his crew.