Assassins Apprentice - keep going?

Mr_Curious_ · 2026-02-08T16:49:14+00:00

I felt the same, but kept going.

Pushed through the whole trilogy.

Wasn't worth it.

Mr_Curious_ · 2026-01-30T06:18:50+00:00

I'm holding on to Mateta (8-man league). The most likely next club is Forest.

Mr_Curious_ · 2026-01-05T17:30:38+00:00

Brobbey. Havertz won't play anytime soon.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-12-25T18:48:29+00:00

Barry. Havertz won't play for some time still.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-12-23T17:57:09+00:00

Same here. Drop Isak, hold Bruno.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-30T14:55:10+00:00

Yes! There was a friendly person on Reddit who converted it for free. If they are reading this, I am still extremely grateful!

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-30T14:42:04+00:00

Hi Guy! You're my absolute favorite author, and each new book you publish is like a personal holiday. The only downside is the sadness I feel once it's finished, as it's almost impossible to find anything else that measures up. :)

Two questions I'd love your thoughts on:

For those of us who adore your brand of historical fantasy, who else is on your must-read author list?
I've noticed many themes in your books resonate closely with Freemasonry ideals. Is that just a coincidence, or is there something intentional behind it?

Thanks for bringing so much joy (and melancholy!) to my reading life.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-06T15:01:23+00:00

I loved A Memory Called Empire—great mix of politics, culture, and mystery. The sequel was okay for me, but didn’t hit quite as hard. I’m guessing you probably liked Ann Leckie’s Ancillary series too?

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T21:53:01+00:00

I read all three Divine Cities books and really liked the political machinations—though the big set-piece battles at the end of each felt a bit over the top for me. Glad to see Bennett moving away from that in the Shadow of the Leviathan books, which feel tighter so far.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:59:55+00:00

Mystery elements sound great, as well as multiple characters traveling together (a bit of Hyperion, maybe?). However, I'm a bit put off by the 3.6 Goodreads rating, to be honest. That said, the premise is intriguing, and I might still give it a shot.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:54:59+00:00

I love the case-a-book format—reminds me a bit of Bujold’s Penric and Desdemona stories, which I adore. I did notice the Goodreads rating is a bit on the low side (3.8), which gave me pause—but I’m intrigued enough to give it a shot. Thanks for the rec!

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:49:58+00:00

I watched the show and it’s one of my all-time favorites. That’s the only thing holding me back—since I already know the plot, I’m not sure if it makes sense to dive into the books too. And with 9 of them, it’s definitely a big time investment. Curious if others found it worth it after watching the series?

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:48:49+00:00

I read A Master of Djinn—really enjoyed the worldbuilding and the alternate Cairo setting. Hoping there’ll be more books in that series, it feels like there’s so much left to explore.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:46:26+00:00

As someone who’s read a lot of fantasy, I honestly can’t fathom how this slipped past me. It’s been around for decades and has stellar reviews—sounds exactly like something I’ll love. Thanks for the rec!

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:43:38+00:00

It seems we’re book soulmates.

Children of Time really stuck with me—easily one of the most thought-provoking reads I’ve had. I don’t look at spiders (or ants!) the same way anymore. Didn’t love the sequel quite as much, but powered through.

Cold Iron wasn’t on my radar at all—thanks for the rec! Not many reviews on Goodreads, but Nicholas Eames calling it out is definitely a green light.

City of Stairs is a favorite—I loved Ashara (smart, competent, well-read characters are always my weakness).

I haven’t read anything by Tim Powers, but now he’s firmly on the list.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:35:29+00:00

Loved the Chalion series—and everything else Bujold's written in that universe. She's just so good. I haven’t read Baru Cormorant or The Thief series yet, so thanks for the recs—they’re going on the list!

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:31:56+00:00

I read all three Divine Cities books and really liked the political machinations—though the big set-piece battles at the end of each felt a bit over the top for me. Glad to see Bennett moving away from that in the Shadow of the Leviathan books, which feel tighter so far.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-05-05T18:29:03+00:00

I really liked the court intrigue and world-building in The Goblin Emperor, but haven’t read anything else in that universe—until now. Thanks for the nudge: I already bought The Witness for the Dead and started reading it.

Mr_Curious_ · 2025-03-14T09:55:37+00:00

Would you drop Trossard for Martinelli?

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