The Brothers Gwynne 22.1K subscribers · Sep 13, 2026

Our Favourite Fantasy Series Ever - Part One

Reviews17

This is a brilliant series as Will put so eloquently earlier all the reasons that he loves it. I completely agree. I love the blend of kind of the Viking ages but it's the dark ages in Ireland which is quite a fresh take on the histo fiction genre which we haven't seen too much.

Jay Kristoff is a wonderful writer. ... I just love Jay Christopher's writing so much. The only reason this series isn't higher for me is because I have foolishly not finished the series yet.

Fool's HopeMike Shackle
Loved it

And some of the use of tropes that are explored, especially in book two of Fool's Hope, are just incredible things that you see so much in fantasy. ... The way it's executed is just remarkable.

Jade CityFonda Lee
Mixed

If Jade City was on the level of book two and three, it would be in my list. I absolutely adore book two and three. And I think this is a good first installment to dive into.

Jade LegacyFonda Lee
Loved it

And my favorite is the third entry, Jade Legacy. ... I think they're all riveting reads. I think they get stronger as they go along.

Midnight falconDavid Gemmell
Loved it

This is Midnight Falcon, book two of the Regante series. ... I love the regante and I think book one has, you know, one of my favorite characters, some of my favorite set pieces. Number two has some brilliant relationships between characters.

Red RisingPierce Brown
Loved it

And the last one I'm talking about this video is Red Rising. ... Drive, drive, and drive. Momentum characters you absolutely adore.

It is the winter night trilogy by Katherine Arden, beginning with the bear and the nighting gale... The mythological creatures and characters in this are just so excellent and Vasilia as a main character as well is just very endearing and you just love to follow her journey especially as she outrages those around her.

We Are The DeadMike Shackle
Loved it

Number nine for me is a series that is so dark, but it has hope and characters you love at the center of a world where everything else feels grim dark. And that is We Are the Dead by Mike Shackle.