Jonathan

“Whatever in creation exists without my knowledge exists without my consent.”

The Judge is easily one of my favorite characters that I've ever read.

I..... I actually did it. I finished Wheel of Time.
15 books
10,173 pages
4.3 million words
And what an awesome ending.

5 stars for the humor, wit, and charm. Knocking it down to 4 for a bit of a scattered and confusing feeling story.

Shannara is such a weird guilty pleasure type read for me. There are so many other series waiting on my shelf that may be newer, more unique, innovative, progressive, more classic or important. These books may be derivative, tropey, and simple, but they scratch a certain itch when I want to drop into a classic fantasy world with elves, sorcery, gnomes, trolls, druids, creatures, quests, and magic swords. I call it my Popcorn Fantasy.

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
3.75/5⭐
First off, and if nothing else, this book is very unique and doesn't really feel like anything I've really read. Between the strange world and snarky writing.
As far as that writing, I can totally see how it would be cringey and annoying to some, but i personally enjoyed it.
I enjoyed the story and the ending is NOT what i expected but I was very pleasantly surprised by it.
I had some issues though. Mainly the confusion I felt as a reader throughout. I've been told this is part of the experience but at certain times it took me out of it.
And the worldbuilding. I was left wanting more. Early in i wondered if the worldbuilding was thin or incomplete. Certain parts were held back for strategic reveals later on (very well done) but I still don't feel it fully fleshed out. Hopefully the later books correct this.
Anyway. Had issues with it but it was a very fun read with a unique feel and characters and I'll definitely read the rest of the series.