Welcome to the Fantasy section of T.L. Branson. This is where I keep everything fantasy-related in one place—series reading orders, standalone reading guides, reviews, summaries, and curated lists—so you can either dive deep into one world or browse for your next obsession.
Only here for reading orders? Head over to my Fantasy Books in Order hub for a clean, A–Z directory of every fantasy series guide on the site.
I want to start off by thanking HarperCollins for the opportunity to review an ARC of Crush the King by Jennifer Estep.
If you haven’t read her earlier books, I’d recommend first checking out my reviews for Kill the Queen and Protect the Prince.
I consider myself a bit of a milkshake connoisseur.
Given the choice between cookies, …
I recently finished Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson.
Surprises.
Who doesn’t love surprises? Am I right?
That sudden rush of a adrenaline when you realize something special is going on. That bursting through the seams excitement you get as you open the present or discover the unexpected gift.
Surprises come in all shapes and sizes.
A bar of chocolate, …
Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan had a lot of potential, but ultimately failed to impress for me.
I liken it to Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.
It’s my favorite kind of ice cream.
If the option is available, I get me some Mint Chip wherever I go.
I grew up in the US and have lived here …
The Court of Miracles by Kester Grant is a retelling unlike any other I’ve ever read.
Thanks to NetGalley and Alfred A. Knopf Books for the ARC of The Court of Miracles that I received. The Court of Miracles is set to publish June 2nd, 2020.
I should start off this review by saying that I’d never read, watched, or …
Reading The Toll by Neal Shusterman was a lot like racing against Usain Bolt in the Olympics.
Or at least what I imagine racing him would feel like, cause let’s be real, I’d never be in the Olympics.
What I mean is that no matter how hard I try, I simply wouldn’t be able to run fast enough.
That’s the …
Blood Heir by Amélie Wen Zhao was an interesting book to say the least.
One of the greatest things going for it is that Blood Heir was a story unlike any other I’ve ever read before.
And that’s a pretty difficult thing to do these days. There’s nothing new under the sun, and nearly every fantasy book seems to be …
Today I’m reviewing Red Rising by Pierce Brown.
It’s kind of become my thing to draw a comparison to a series so that you, the reader, can know what you’re getting into.
My comparison for Red Rising?
“May the odds be ever in your favor.”
Eight simple words, but I would be surprised if a single person out that doesn’t …
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim just floated to the top of my favorites list.
A…MA…ZING!!
24
Did you ever watch that TV show on Fox?
My wife hates it. But it was my favorite show back in the early 2000s.
There’s never been another show that’s had quite the effect on me that 24 did. I discovered the show …
It’s been a long time in coming, but today I finished up Tiger Queen by Annie Sullivan.
In full disclosure, Annie and I are friends and co-admins on the YA Fantasy Addicts Facebook group. I also received an ARC of this book from the publisher (that’s why it’s a long time in coming, cause I’m a little behind. Sorry …
Before we get started, I have a small confession. I’ve never read the Wheel of Time. So why am I writing a post on the Wheel of Time reading order?
Bear with me here.
Don’t hit that back button just yet.
I know you went for it.
Just like you, I’m interested in reading the Wheel of Time. Why? Because …