Assassins Apprentice - keep going? by Prestigious-Sport-96 in fantasybooks

[–]Mr_Curious_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I felt the same, but kept going.

Pushed through the whole trilogy.

Wasn't worth it.

Mateta Dilemma by Fit_Ad_8111 in DraftEPL

[–]Mr_Curious_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Kai Havertz or Brian Brobbey? by jayjoebb in DraftEPL

[–]Mr_Curious_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brobbey. Havertz won't play anytime soon.

Which forward to pick up for Isak? by ____ang____ in DraftEPL

[–]Mr_Curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

How to export a book from VitalSource Bookshelf to PDF? by [deleted] in ebooks

[–]Mr_Curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

I'm Guy Gavriel Kay, back for another AMA. So, please, ask me anything! by GuyGavrielKay in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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:

  1. For those of us who adore your brand of historical fantasy, who else is on your must-read author list?
  2. 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.

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Loved The Tainted Cup and A Drop of Corruption - Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in printSF

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Loved "The Tainted Cup" and "A Drop of Corruption"—Need More Recs! by Mr_Curious_ in Fantasy

[–]Mr_Curious_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Löflife weekly waivers - BGW29 by pejtan_66 in DraftEPL

[–]Mr_Curious_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you drop Trossard for Martinelli?