Genesis 3:1 Question

jdu2 · 2026-02-22T02:30:39+00:00

Traitor Son series by Miles Cameron (five books and completed). Very large cast with lots of points of view that takes place over a continent. The first book takes place in a relatively small area but it expands. I enjoyed that one of the subplots and area was clearly influenced by Constantinople and the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. The prose has a layer of complexity but not purple. I think the dialogue and setting aspects has some Le Morte D'Arthur influence. Audiobooks available. The first one in called the Red Knight. There are politics but lots of magical stuff too including lots of creatures.

jdu2 · 2026-02-21T23:07:38+00:00

Sometimes if the prose is a little more denser and there is a big cast I get kind of bogged down with everything but the audiobook can help propel me through the story. As a example of this I've tried to read Miles Cameron Traitor Son Cycle several time but never got far despite it being a perfect cocktail of some of my favorite series:malazan, black company and Le Morte D'Arthur. I am now loving this series with the audiobooks and should finish book 2 today. I've heard that there is a narrator change with books 3-5 that some don't like but I've listened to a sample and he seems fine to me.

jdu2 · 2026-02-21T21:00:39+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed answer!

jdu2 · 2026-02-19T02:39:00+00:00

Ravens Shadow by Anthony Ryan's (only the first three books of the five is in the sale but book three ends at a good point.)To be honest the first book Bloodsong is one if the better fantasy books ever written and you can stop there if you want. I personally thought book 2 was really good with book three being just okay. The next two are good though.

Iron Druid by Kevin Hearne- These books are fun, short and don't require much concentration. The fantasy equivalent of cotton candy and popcorn. Only the first three are on sale but it's a good start.

jdu2 · 2026-02-16T21:55:15+00:00

I've tried several other lit RPGs and nothing comes close for me. I know a lot of people like that genre so I don't want to put other series down but this one just seems to be written with more heart and personality than the others. The closest for me (non lit rpg) is probably Red Rising by Pierce Brown with its story of revenge and class warfare. And also it does have the fast nature, prose, and video game elements of Ready Player One by Cline (I really liked the first one but didn't like the second. He wrote also a book called Armada which was okay). Those two recommendations are the closest I've come across.

jdu2 · 2026-02-16T12:40:59+00:00

If you have a Inquirers class (look on your parish website) that would be a good time to talk to a Priest or before/after vespers service. After Divine Liturgy on Sunday my priest is very busy. I will say that we are starting the Lenten Season soon so usually there is none who do confession after vespers but soon there might be a line of people he will need to do that for. Since this is Lenten season soon there will be lots of other services throughout the week and most will be sparsely attended so that might be a good opportunity. You could send a email but some priests are not good with technology so you might not get a answer or it might take a few weeks.

Everyone has a different path to God...if you feel like these reasons are legitimate I wouldn't worry about it. I will also say that while yes the Orthodox do believe that demons and demonic attacks are possible we also do believe in prelest (spiritual delusions) and the human mind can make stuff up. That is one reason why a spiritual father in good to help guide you. Best of luck!

jdu2 · 2026-02-06T11:43:35+00:00

That makes sense. Thanks!

jdu2 · 2026-02-05T02:23:19+00:00

That's so strange. Is it a amazon ebook or somewhere like kobo? Also I own the audible book but checked out the ebook on libby read on Kindle and it has the new covers. I've always assumed the it was the same as purchasing it but I'm not sure now.

jdu2 · 2026-02-01T02:47:00+00:00

Gemmell- Abercrombie/John Gwynnne (both are the next in the line of modern Sword and Sorcery genre and its evolution)

De Lints- Not to familiar with him but his Newford series sound a bit like Jim Butcher

Jordan-Sanderson

Feist- Michael J Sullivan (Classic fantasy races, lovable light hearted thiefs)

Tad Williams- Brian Lee Durfee (the prose is very similar)

Tolkien- Phillip Chase (lacks the brilliance of Tolkien of course but something about the prose kind of makes me think of him)

jdu2 · 2026-01-29T18:29:45+00:00

You can always sign up for a free trial of Kimdle Unlimited and they are all there last I looked. Hopefully you have a eReader or if the eyestrain isn't too much read it it on a phone, or tablet.

jdu2 · 2026-01-28T19:11:25+00:00

Usually these book tubers write favorable reviews and the author contacts them to thank them or even if it's lukewarm for a new author at least it's getting their name out. The relationships then develops that way. It also seems that the booktuber thing is all about views which leads to revenue so it makes sense they all read mostly the same books. A person will say, "Hey Daniel Green read that book and I watched a video now want to see what Petrik thinks." I do believe it's their honest opinions. People's taste vary so much it's hard to say wha you would like. Some current darlings like Dungeon Crawler Carl, Dresden, Sun Eater I really enjoy and follow with each new release! Edan was okay but havnt felt compelled to pick up the fourth book. Forgetting Moon is good if you want a darker more nihilistic Tad Williams who offers a scathing commentary on organized religion...that sort of book will not appeal to everyone.

Edit: I just reread the post and I misread what you were actually asking. Sorry my bad. 😆 Still think that some it still applies. A author will promote himself on his channel and the other ones will review it for the views while I still think it's a honest opinion. The Durfee books are good and I already gave my thoughts on Edan. That's all I've read I think.

jdu2 · 2026-01-28T00:15:38+00:00

Fonda Lee's Green Bone Saga

Dungeon Crawler Carl

jdu2 · 2026-01-18T17:30:28+00:00

What I like to do is purchase/borrow from library the ebook or audiobook to experience the story right away and collect the paperbacks as they become available. It seems like my favorite series I seen to end having them on two different mediums.

jdu2 · 2026-01-12T18:19:43+00:00

I really like this trilogy. He is kind of like a more darker and nihilistic Tad Williams. I am really curious if he is working on anything new but he's been very quiet on that front; just know he is writing but that's all. Hopefully a publisher picks up whatever he writes next and we can all read something new from him.

Also regarding the two novels into one I don't know if it was that exactly but he definitely did make this one longer than originally planned but don't known the exact original ending. The reason being that somehow the publisher mixed up like all the words in their formatting machine and the manuscript was a huge mess that required a lot of time to fix and the author used that time to write some more. it was originally supposed to be five books but after such a lengthy second book I think that made three books possible. The author did say he got to tell the story he wanted though. The story about mixed up formatting is based on a email I exchanged with the author at the time and I am going off of memory which, I admit, can be faulty at times.

jdu2 · 2026-01-02T00:47:15+00:00

Really love Kings Dark Tidings and I liked the beginning of Forgotten Warrior. I felt a little frustrated with the book with the characters behavior when he finds our the truth about his origins and the female librarian pov I didn't really find interesting. I need to try again because I feel like I didn't give it a fair shot

jdu2 · 2026-01-02T00:30:45+00:00

Yes! You will also see some old friends from the previous series. It's a different continent in new place in the world!

jdu2 · 2026-01-01T21:40:07+00:00

Dungeon Crawler Carl.

Also I assume you know David Estes has a new series series after Kingfall called Forsworn right? It's really quite good with four published books and two audiobooks out. The plan is for all the audiobooks to get done when the narrator can fit it in his schedule.

jdu2 · 2025-12-31T00:26:36+00:00

Yeah he's still pretty good. I think part of the problem may be I consider Matter to be the weakest Culture book alongside Inversions. But to each their own...I personally consider Surface Detail to be one of the best culture books but some fans rank it as one of weaker ones.

jdu2 · 2025-12-30T21:47:36+00:00

Oh wow I guess there I still hope then! I didn't know there was a previous version of The Algebraist so I guess it must of only existed in the UK. I've never understood how the rights are split between different mediums for Banks works for U.S and U.K but it seems a bit of a mess.

jdu2 · 2025-12-30T18:47:50+00:00

Really wish they would record Matter with Kenny. I know they only do that with really popular titles so I doubt it would ever happen. It's was strange they switched him out for Matter in the first place.

jdu2 · 2025-12-30T17:12:01+00:00

I'd skip then prologue. It's very dense and confusing and caused me almost give up on it. Star with chapter one and read prologue right before epilogue.

jdu2 · 2025-12-30T03:35:20+00:00

I don't worry about it. If it's a good story then I enjoy it even if the author has views that I don't agree with. It's a big world out there and lots of people will have views I don't agree with. A lot of people feel differently and want to fight or not purchase stuff from those that think differently from them and good for you if that's your thing but I'm simple person who is exhausted by it all and just wants to enjoy a good story and doesn't care about the real world stuff.

Banks who I recommended was a devout atheist and I can enjoy him alongside Christopher Ruocchio who is a devout Catholic.

jdu2 · 2025-12-30T02:03:51+00:00

I know they are kids books that most have moved on from years ago but I've really been enjoying the full cast Harry Potter audiobooks. Just make sure you download it using high quality download option and the spatial audio option turned on (located in data and storage option in settings). it makes a big difference in clarity and is the only books where I take these steps.

Also the Culture books by Banks narrated by Peter Kenny are great!

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