Popular Fantasy Books I Have Not Read! (my list of shame lol)

TL;DR

Regan discusses popular fantasy books she hasn't read yet with insights on why and plans to read them in the future.

Transcript

hi guys it's regan and welcome back to another video today i am putting myself on blast a bit because we are going to be chatting through all of the popular fantasy books i have not read but before we dive into that list first a word from this video sponsor which is karma i'm so excited to be partnering up with karma again previously known as shop ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Regan expresses embarrassment over not having read popular fantasy books like "The Lord of the Rings" and plans to rectify this.
• 🪛 She discusses her preferences for character-driven fantasy and her apprehension towards series like "Malazan Book of the Fallen."
• 💦 Regan shares her interest in starting series like "The Wheel of Time" and exploring works by authors like Juliet Marillier and Ken Liu.
• 🫠 Her reluctance towards dragon-focused fantasy and her plans to read classic and newer fantasy releases.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why hasn't Regan read "The Lord of the Rings" yet?

Regan admits she hasn't read "The Lord of the Rings" due to potential boredom and prioritizing newer releases over this classic, despite being a fan of the series.

Q: What is Regan's stance on dragons in fantasy literature like "Eragon" and "Earthsea"?

Regan reveals her lack of interest in dragon-focused fantasy, which influenced her decision not to read series like "Eragon" and "Earthsea" in her childhood.

Q: What intrigues Regan about "The Wheel of Time" series?

Regan highlights the classic fantasy tropes, cheesy vibes, and potential contrast with "Game of Thrones" that attract her to "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan.

Q: How does Regan feel about character-driven fantasy books?

Regan emphasizes her love for strong character-building in fantasy literature, like the works of Robin Hobb, which influence her interest in series such as "Malazan Book of the Fallen."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Regan discusses popular fantasy books she hasn't read yet, like "The Lord of the Rings" and "Malazan Book of the Fallen."

• She shares her reasons for not reading these series, like intimidation or lack of interest in dragons.

• Regan plans to read these books in the future, balancing classics and newer releases.