The Fantastic Books Podcast: Fantasy and Sci-Fi Book Reviews
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Author Interview: Tom Wouters
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by fellow Kingkiller Chronicle fan, Tom Wouters, to discuss his debut book: Blood of the First Men. Drawing upon his DnD dungeon mast...
Fantasy Chat: The Lord of the Rings with Aaron
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by our friend and Amazon best-selling author Aaron N. Hall to discuss all things Lord of the Rings! We have so much fun chatting abou...
The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the Kingkiller Chronicles and Patrick Rothfuss' newest novella, The Narrow Road Between Desires, which Sam describes as "A Day i...
The Sapien Empire: Chapters 23-27 with Nathan
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The grand finale of The Sapien Empire is here and Jarim and Shindo have their work cut out for them. They have challenges internally with some Rustrai...
The Sapien Empire: Chapters 19-22 with Nathan
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stakes are ever higher for the Domain as they face internal and external threats. Tersona begins to undermine the power of Shindo and Jarim by set...
The Sapien Empire: Chapters 16-18 with Nathan
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Domain continues to grow as Shindo and Jarim make more and more improvements to their society. Offgridders have started to arrive at the edges, ho...
The Sapien Empire: Chapters 11-15 with Nathan
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The tables for civilization are turning even further as Jarim and Shindo decide to take matters into their own hands. In the Archive, they utilize The...
The Sapien Empire: Chapters 6-10 with Nathan
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stakes absolutely change in these chapters! Shindo works hard under Vibrun's orders to create a walking tank...except what he creates is a who...
The Sapien Empire: Chapters 1-5 with Nathan
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take our first dive into Nathan Ogloff's post-apocalyptic world following the downfall of civilization in the All Silence. Shindo, a talented i...
Mistborn: Chapter 38-Epilogue
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final showdown! Vin has a dramatic entrance into the glass room at Kredik Shaw as she confronts the Lord Roler. She does her best to stop...
The Fear of Moncroix: Chapters 21-Epilogue with Bryan
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the grand finale The Fear of Moncroix, and, as promised, all was revealed (including who was hiding in plain sight)! Davion and Carneth hav...
The Fear of Moncroix: Chapters 16-20 with Bryan
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in spooky-town! Davion and Carneth's well-laid plans to thwart the vampires have gone awry as Carneth is captured by Tassia and Dav...
Mistborn: Chapter 36-37
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vin is in enemy territory as she makes her way to Kredik Shaw to confront the Lord Ruler. While there, she makes many discoveries, including what is i...
The Fear of Moncroix: Ch 11-15
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're casting the Fear of Moncroix movie, and we've got some awesome ideas! This book would translate so well to the big screen, as we can see...
Mistborn: Chapters 34-35
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are into the great Sander-lanche, everybody. This is not a drill! Kelsier has his great battle and defeats a steel inquisitor to then fall to the L...
The Fear of Moncroix: Chapters 6-10
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve deeper into Vampire Territory this week with author Bryan Asher. Davion, tired of living his life as a vampire, has gone hunting for Carneth...
Mistborn: Chapters 32-33
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vin, Kelsier, and crew face one of their biggest losses yet: the Steel Inquisitor's killing of Marsh. Kelsier has now lost his wife and brother, s...
The Fear of Moncroix: Chapters 1-5 with Bryan
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get spooky, fantastic listeners! We are joined by author Bryan Asher as we delve into his third book, The Fear of Moncroix, set in his Inter...
Mistborn: Chapters 30-31
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vin goes to another ball at Keep Venture, only to discover that it's the last ball to be held for a while due to the house war. She gets ignored b...
Mistborn: Chapter 28-29
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsier, Vin, and the crew have entered the calm before the storm and, as Vin says, "everything is going to change." She fans the flames of ...
.EXE: Chapters 20-26 with Robin
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Grand FINALE of .EXE by Robin Jeffrey! The Beautiful Serpent strikes again and our heroes are at rock bottom, but by the end Cadence reve...
.EXE: Chapters 15-19 with Robin
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four crimes have been committed at the Hale household and Cadence and Chance are avidly pursuing the culprit. They're able to get into Felix's...
.EXE: Chapters 10-14 with Robin
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chance makes a shocking discovery about Cadence that sours his opinion of her, but he can't stay mad at her for long because he needs her help. In...
Mistborn: Chapters 26-27
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forced to witness hundreds of skaa executions at the hands of the Lord Ruler, Kelsier and crew are recommitted to their plan to overthrow the Final Em...
.EXE: Chapters 5-9 with Robin
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We dive back into the murder mystery realm of .EXE, where this week we discuss not one, but two crimes committed in the Hale household! The game is af...
.EXE: Chapters 1-4 with Robin
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in our first ever foray into the murder mystery genre! .EXE is a science fiction murder mystery by Robin Jeffries, who joins us to discuss her...
Fantasy Chat: Our 100th Episode
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, we're doing an unscripted chat on ALL things fantasy and you get to know your hosts a bit better! Topics...
Mistborn: Chapters 24-25
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After an enjoyable evening hanging with the crew, Vin, Kelsier, and the friends go into crisis mode as they discover that Yeden has taken the army out...
Mistborn: Chapters 22-23
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us fantastic listeners, as we continue our journey through the first installment of the fantasy trilogy: Mistborn. This week our chapters take a ...
Mistborn: Chapters 20-21
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are closing in on the halfway point the first installment of Brandon Sanderson's fantasy trilogy, Mistborn! Vin is increasing her skill set as ...
Mistborn: Chapters 18-19
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the delayed episode, but it's better late than never! This week we get one chapter from Vin's perspective as she attends another ba...
Mistborn: Chapters 16-17
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vin wakes from her injury and is rearing to go with getting back to both Allomancy and helping with Kelsier's plans. Unfortunately, she has to sit...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 99-103
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Felurian decides "her Kvothe" is too vulnerable to the dangers of the mortal world to let him leave the Fae without a proper gift. She takes him to th...
Author Interview: Aaron N. Hall
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the amazing opportunity to nerd out and become instant best friends with the author of "I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle,...
Mistborn: Chapters 14-15
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vin and Kelsier risk a daring break into Kredik Shaw, only to be thwarted by a pack of Steel Inquisitors. They barely manage to escape with their live...
I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle - Part 3
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tried our hand reading and analyzing poetry! We had a wonderful time discussing Aaron's poems and pastry recipes, even if the recipes...
Mistborn: Chapters 12-13
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsier and friends go from waging a house war to visiting a great house for Vin's first ball! She is in awe of the splendor that House Venture h...
I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle - Part 2
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue coverage of the amazing short stories written by the hilarious Aaron N. Hall. In them, we encounter holy warriors, giant spiders, ramen n...
Mistborn: Chapters 10-11
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vin learns the subtle and secret art of soothing under the tutelage of Breeze. Kelsier riles up some recruits, and we find out the fate of Camon's...
I'm Sorry Here's a Plasma Rifle - Part 1
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the wild and wacky sci-fi world of the "late" Aaron Hall, whose book has been sent back in time to us from the year 2124. "I'm Sorry,...
Fantasy Chat: The Call of Cthulhu
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our little baby podcast has turned 3 - and it's not so little anymore, thanks to all of our amazing listener support! In commemoration, we've de...
Mistborn: Chapters 8-9
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get to see the results of Vin's leap of faith, both over the wall and into Kelsier's world. Now her bigger challenge arises as she has to battle wi...
Mistborn: Chapters 6-7
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's planning time for Kelsier and friends as they meet in their new hideout to discuss their plot to overthrow the Final Empire. As Kelsier said,...
Mistborn: Chapters 4-5
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsier has been hired for a job that's bigger and better than any has ever had, so he decides it's time to get the band back together. With t...
Mistborn: Chapters 1-3
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Season three is upon us! Sam and Ana take their first steps into the world of Mistborn, where they learn about Allomancy, the Lord Ruler, and a young ...
Perilous Star: Chapters 26-Epilogue with Atlas
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ana, Atlas, and Sam bring the energy this week to talk (and shout) about the twists and turns at the end of Perilous Star! Kaeli faces both her past a...
Perilous Star: Chapters 21-25
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate episode of Perilious Star, and things are heating up for the recruits. Kaeli this week learns how to enter her celestial stat...
Author Interview: Cristina Mirzoi (The Headsman)
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holiday, listeners! We're rounding out the end of the year with an interview with the lovely Cristin Mirzoi, author of the short story, Th...
Perilous Star: Chapters 17-20 with Atlas
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kaeli goes on so many adventures this week, from big bug hunting with Pyronius, to an escape room, to befriending the Yantari, she is making the most ...
Perilous Star: Chapters 15-16 with Atlas
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bit of a shorter set of chapters this week, but they pack a punch! Kaeli, Lukka, and Joseph begin their research in the library with some u...
Perilous Star: Chapters 12-14 with Atlas
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The stakes are rising higher and higher for our zodiac recruits as they begin their group training, which entails some extreme elemental fighting. Kae...
Perilous Star: Chapters 9-11
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kaeli takes it all in as she experiences her first few days in the Celestial Realm, seeing breathtaking landscapes, meeting magical creatures, and par...
Perilous Star: Chapters 6-8 with Atlas
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in the Western Zodiac Trilogy and again joined by Atlas to discuss all things astrology. This week we follow Kaeli as she makes her fir...
Fantasy Chat: A Kingkiller Chronicle Debrief
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Elliot and Jackie this week for a full wrap-up and debrief session of The Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear. As always, we dis...
Perilous Star: Chapters 1-5 with Atlas
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ana is joined by her sister Atlas this week to introduce you all to the first book in Alyssa Markins' Western Zodiac Trilogy, a story where Zodiac...
Fantasy Chat: A History of Temerant (Kingkiller Chronicles)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The long wait is over! We are covering the history of Temerant, the world of the Kingkiller Chronicles. We discuss major historical events as well a...
The Headsman: Part 2
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two episodes feels like too few as we say goodbye to the wonderfully written world of The Headsman this week. We cover the final chapters and meet the...
The Headsman: Part 1
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we enter spooky season with a dive into the first half of Cristina Mîrzoi's collection of short stories, The Headsman. We are introduce...
The Treasure of LorRev: Chapter 21 - Epilogue
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the conclusion of The Treasure of Lor-Rev and it packs a punch! We get into the final boss battle and the epic demise of Damon at th...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 149 - Epilogue
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have reached the final chapters covering The Wise Man's Fear. There's no better way to finish such an amazing story than with more deep div...
The Treasure of Lor-Rev: Chapters 17-20
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our heroes are falling behind in this cybernetic scavenger hunt as they try to turn the tide in the battle against Daemon. Unfortunately for them, Dae...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 146-148
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our PENULTIMATE episode! (We're sad about it, too). In these chapters, Kvothe tries to change his karma by going back to Tarbean, making ...
The Treasure of Lor-Rev: Chapters 13-16
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through and we've got the chase scene to prove it! In this episode, our heroes travel to an amazing floating pyramid and recover...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 141-145
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the THIRD TO LAST, or as Ana calls it, penultimate-ultimate episode of the Wise Man's Fear. We join Kvothe on his triumphant journey home...
The Treasure of Lor-Rev: Chapters 8-12
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The treasure hunt is afoot for both our heroes and villains this week! Kanna, Gillman and Jared have formed a tentative alliance to locate the Merge, ...
The Treasure of Lor-Rev: Chapters 1-7
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another installment in the Intercontinent series! As part of our first foray into the futuristic world or Lor-rev we discuss the characters...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 137-140
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe makes his way back to Severen. We get some questions and mysteries surrounding the Amyr and Lackless box. Kvothe also has some revelations of h...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 134-136
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe helps return Krin and Ellie to their rightful homes in Levenshir, only to have to explain himself over and over to the townsfolk and break some...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 128-133 with Jackie
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe turns dark as he encounters his first people after leaving Ademre: the false Edema Ruh troupe. We call him judge, jury, and executioner as he t...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 124-127
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe, who is now a full member of the shcool, is almost out of Ademre. In this episode we discuss how he gains an old sword, his new name, and his s...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 118-123
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe is in hot water this week as he faces public shaming from Vashet because his fighting skills are progressing slowly and his understanding of th...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 114-117
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! We rejoin Kvothe in his adventures in Haert as he learns he has to train his way to freedom to help Tempi, return to the Maer, and sav...
The Assassin of Malcoze: Chapters 25-28
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the grand finale of the Assassin of Malcoze and, as promised, all was revealed. All our characters meet in the ansepole arena and chaos ensue...
The Assassin of Malcoze: Chapters 19-24
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate episode of the Assassin of Malcoze and it is JAM PACKED! We get so many amazing battles and action sequences with our charact...
The Assassin of Malcoze: Chapters 14-18
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the thick of things for our characters this week. Both Taurong and Analia, our younger characters, face decisions about sharing their sec...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 111-113
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe's previous conversation with Sheyn rewards him with an entrance into Haert, but he's not not even close to escaping danger. He has a ro...
The Assassin of Malcoze: Chapters 9-13
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this action-packed second episode we follow along with our four main characters as they face trials and tribulations. Auros and Barrett suffer a lo...
The Assassin of Malcoze: Chapters 1-8
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our second miniseries covers the first book in the Intercontinent Series by Bryan Asher, The Assassin of Malcoze. We are introduced to a series of ama...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 107-110
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe makes his fabulous, triumphant return from the Fae only to start out on another journey to Haert with Tempi. On the way Kvothe gets put through...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 104-106
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a bit of a shorter episode this week, Kvothe is in the crucible, aka he is in the presence of the Cthaeh. We cover his pivotal encounter and the ...
Author Interview: Jonathan Edward Durham
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down and chat with the amazing author of Winterset Hollow, Jonathan Edward Durham, about character development, the best time to write, and mak...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 93-98
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Following the confrontation with the bandits, Kvothe and the crew start to head back to civilization but are waylaid by an encounter w...
Winterset Hollow: Part 5
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Winterset Hollow is here and it is fantastic! We discuss Eamon's return to Addington Isle, some absolutely shocking revelations, and ep...
Winterset Hollow: Part 4
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate episode of Winterset Hollow and the action and intensity come to such a peak that we can't wait to see how the books wrap...
Winterset Hollow: Part 3
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The energy, tension, and action are high this week as we find that dark side of Barley Day traditions are in full swing. Eamon and his friends find th...
Winterset Hollow: Part 2
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our miniseries covering the new novel, Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham! We follow Eamon and his friends as their dreams seeming...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 86-92
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore some lore and the story of how Iax stole the moon. We also come to the dramatic conclusion of Kvothe's encounter with the ban...
Winterset Hollow: Part 1
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our debut miniseries features this new dark fantasy novel by Jonathan Edward Durham! This week we delve into part one of this fantastic, beautifully w...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 77-85
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this set of chapters, our group of misfits embark on their mission, entering the Eld and starting their search for the bandits. Kvothe makes some m...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 73-76 with Elliot
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elliot joins us as a guest again this week as we discuss what we call "the beginning of the end," or Kvothe and Denna's fall out. Kvothe...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 68-72
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this set of chapters we cover the "idyllic time" Kvothe spends with Denna before their big fight. They enjoy each other's company exp...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 60-67 | Part 2
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of a longer episode covering the tense time Kvothe has during his confrontation with Caudicus and the Maer's poisoning. In this s...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 60-67 | Part 1
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a longer episode (part two coming tomorrow!) covering the tense time Kvothe has during his confrontation with Caudicus and the Mae...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 53-59
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At last we are in Vintas! After losing almost all his possessions in a shipwreck, Kvothe is forced to make some tough decisions and use his cunning to...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 46-52
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ana attempts a solo episode this week covering the last bit of Kvothe's time in Imre and Beleny (i.e. The University) before heading off to Vintas...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 40-45
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're fondly calling this episode the classic 80's montage because Kvothe and his crew do so many awesome things in these chapters! He reveals...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 34-39
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kvothe's good luck streak continues as this episode opens with him getting back Denna's ring and continues with him receiving a special gift f...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 32-33
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heist! Heist! Heist! In this episode, two of Kvothe's masterful plans finally come to fruition and the taste of victory is oh so sweet! He success...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 27-31
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back, baby! This week, after a hiatus caused by us moving, we're back and ready for action! We follow Kvothe into his steepest decline o...
The Wise Man's Fear: Chapters 25-26
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We psyched ourselves out this week thinking we could cover 6 chapters when in reality we went so deeply into the first two that we cut the episode the...