Fantasy Book Club discussion

The Sub-Genre Challenge for 2018
1. Dark Fantasy:
Best Served Cold
2. Magic Realism:
Anansi Boys
3. Mythic Fiction:
The Hammer of Thor
4. Paranormal Romance:
Darkfever
5. Science Fantasy:
Emperor of Thorns
6. Sword and Sorcery:
Legend
7. Urban Fantasy
Hexed
8. Young Adult:
Scythe
9. Epic Fantasy:
Pawn of Prophecy
10. Military Fantasy:
The Crimson Campaign
11.Dragon Fantasy:
Throne of Jade
12. Fairy Tale:
Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights

So, 3 challenges again this year?
This one looks interesting, I kind of want to join in now...

Yes, but much more manageable this year. I should be able to complete all of them this year.

Plus some can do more than one challenge.

So, I had to change my Fairy Tale.

I changed my YA also to Scythe.

Finished Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights. Great story and finished fairy tale.

Tnkw01 wrote: "Finished Sir Thomas the Hesitant and the Table of Less Valued Knights. Great story and finished fairy tale."

Oh, I missed the offer on the ebook! I completed my Fairy Tale already but this one looks great.

Did you decide on your February subgenre already? :)

No, I'm kind of winging it.

Changed my Dark Fantasy to Best Served Cold.

My February read will be Hexed.

Tnkw01 wrote: "My February read will be Hexed."

Yeah! Let me know if The Iron Druid series is worth continuing. I'm a bit reluctant to start yet another long series, but I heard this one is finished now.

I think I read the first 5 Iron Druid novels plus some short stories. They're pretty good. Interesting world & characters. Fun dog too, an Irish wolf hound named Oberon. I quit reading them because they weren't available at my library, not because I didn't like them. By the time my library got them, I'd moved on.

I have really enjoyed this series. Enjoyable quick reads. I also really enjoy his secondary series from his dogs point of view.

I'm really looking forward to this read. Loved the first book and I love fantasy/dectective books.

Starting Pawn of Prophecy for my epic fantasy part of the challenge.

I finished Pawn of Prophecy. Actually loved the story and will continue the series sometime.

Started The Hammer of Thor. It is hilarious.

So I finished The Hammer of Thor. Ending up give it 2 stars. Such a disappointment.

How is the Magnus series... and Rick Riordan in general? I've always considered reading his stuff as I am a sucker for Mythology but I've never got around to it.

The first series is good. He loses his grip after.

Tnkw01 wrote: "So I finished The Hammer of Thor. Ending up give it 2 stars. Such a disappointment."

Actually, the first book was not bad but the second one was....just not very good. It was almost like Mr. Riordan used diversity in a poor attempt at a money grab. It came across as preachy and not very sincere. It did have it's good points. The humor was funny but over done and it got annoying after a while and there was some good action especially the ending. If you can overlook some of the criticisms you might enjoy it.

Working on the Dragon Fantasy with Throne of Jade.

Yeah! Dragons, dragons, DRAGONS! Dragons are the best! :p

Virginie wrote: "Yeah! Dragons, dragons, DRAGONS! Dragons are the best! :p"

Read the first 50 pages of Throne of Jade and you'll be hooked. I just can't put it down.

Ah! That's actually the reason I'm holding off for now. I know that if I start reading it, I won't stop. Until I finish the series.
Therefore destroying my reading plans! :D

It's good to know that you're enjoying it though :)

Finished Throne of Jade for my Dragon genre.

Tnkw01 wrote: "Finished Throne of Jade for my Dragon genre."

Just read your review. I really want to read it now :)
Good job on your challenge. You already got your April book :D

Yeah, I had to change my schedule a tad because of the library. But that's ok. I'm a little ahead in all my challenges. Been busy with caring for my mom but it gives me time to read a bit while sitting by her bedside.

Oh! How is she doing, if you don't mind me asking?

Virginie wrote: "Oh! How is she doing, if you don't mind me asking?"

Well, I am battling insurance to get my mother into a rehabilitation center. It is very frustrating. Mom, however, is holding her own.

Glad to hear your mom is okay for now. Navigating the healthcare industry takes so much time, energy and patience. You're doing great.

Liam wrote: "Glad to hear your mom is okay for now. Navigating the healthcare industry takes so much time, energy and patience. You're doing great."

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, it's tough but I'm not giving up.

It's great to hear your mom is holding up. You're being very strong for her, she's very lucky to have you.

Great news!! We got my mother into the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. Finally. It took exactly one month but it's worth it.

Oh wow, great news indeed! I'm happy for you both :)
You're daily reading about epic battles and dragons, the insurance company didn't stand a chance :p

So glad to hear it :) And Virginie is right.

LOL! Yes she is.

Started Hexed.

Yea, finished Hexed.

Finished my SciFi/Fantasy with Emperor of Thorns.

Finished Darkfever. Loved the story, gave it 4 stars.

I loved the Fever series! I found Mac annoying sometimes at the beginning but she grows so much throughout the series.

Nice! You're doing great with this challenge!

Virginie wrote: "Nice! You're doing great with this challenge!"

Thanks Virginie, you're a sweetheart.

Jess wrote: "I loved the Fever series! I found Mac annoying sometimes at the beginning but she grows so much throughout the series."

I thought she was a little annoying at first also. But soon she grew up, wised up and began to see things for what they are.

Finished Best Served Cold. Anansi Boys will be next.

Finished Anansi Boys. Only two more books on this challenge.

You're doing a great job, Tnkw01!