The Bound and the Broken by Ryan Cahill | Why You Should Read (Featuring The Author)
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Күн бұрынMike heads to Epheria to talk about The Bound and the Broken series by Ryan Cahill and why you should read it.
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0:00 Introduction & Reading Excerpt
3:42 Background Info
6:09 What Is It About?
11:04 What Makes it Good?
21:56 What Makes it Bad?
25:51 Final Thoughts
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@RyanCahillAuthor 9 ай бұрын
Mike, thank you so much for giving your time to the series. And thank you again for putting so much effort and time into this video. I'm just so damn happy you've found so much to love in my books - long may it continue!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
You got it. Oh and uh…WRITE FASTER.
@timothyzeiler2902 6 ай бұрын
when does book 5 come out@@mikesbookreviews
@julielavin8732 Ай бұрын
Yes....write faster young man.
@PetrikLeo 9 ай бұрын
Wow... This is amazing, Mike. Love the effort and result you put into the video! Always a great thing to have more "Why You Should Read" videos! Also, thank you so much for the kind words. I am super thankful for your constant recommendation of The Sun Eater. MY turn to read through your recommendation now!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Illuminati for life, Amigo.
@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 9 ай бұрын
I mean, you had already convinced me I should read The Bound and the Broken, Mike . . . But this is an epic "Why You Should Read" video!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
You’re going to love it.
@ashleyholbird4287 9 ай бұрын
"Gandalf can do magic cause hes a wizard" THANK YOU. I LOVE Sanderson but it is so refreshing to have a series just go... "MAGIC....CAUSE I SAID SO"
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
This is the Way.
@fantasyfanatic6038 9 ай бұрын
I literally finished Of War and Ruin last night and my god, what a ride it was! The Bound and the Broken is definitely one of my new favorite series!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Such a good book.
@nathancooper22 9 ай бұрын
This series is in the top 2 ever for me. It’s between this and the faithful and Fallen. If Ryan sticks the landing it could easily take the number 1 spot. I just loved it
@kflott 9 ай бұрын
If that intro doesn't get people hyped for this series I don't know what will!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Ha ha, glad you liked it
@secre7 9 ай бұрын
Just finished The Ice last night, loving this whole series, and for any audio book ppl out there the narration is fantastic and worth a listen
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
That's what my Patrons have told me.
@odiums_taint 9 ай бұрын
Why You Should Read videos are my favorite! i’ve only read The Fall so far, and for being a single-sitting read it manages to feel truly Epic. i’m looking forward to reading this series come the new year
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I think you're going to enjoy it.
@odiums_taint 9 ай бұрын
@@mikesbookreviews you’ve sold me on the series (i even snagged all the books). i’m currently on your discord’s suneater read along.. but then it’s on to cahill!
@stubbsie2k11 9 ай бұрын
Found this series a few months ago and though I was not particularly grabbed by the first book the 2nd and especially the third is AMAZING one of my all time favorite series and recommend to everybody now. Its awesome to see a fellow irish man make such a good series and loved the humor within the series. It was the humor that made me look up Ryan cause his writing LOOKED like it was from an Irish man was well happy to see he was from Ireland! we dont have enough Irish Fantasy authors around
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear!
@danielcaso132 9 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! Absolutely obsessed with this series and I’m only halfway through book two! I IMMEDIATELY clicked on this video when I saw the notification pop up. Love the videos, thanks for all the content!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
It'll only grow as you read Of War & Ruin.
@dinocollins720 9 ай бұрын
Another fantastic video! Thank you! I freakin love this series!!!
@r3dmischi3f 9 ай бұрын
Beautiful opening! I loved it❤
@andrewking9439 9 ай бұрын
Intros to these type of videos are well done Mike! Highlight without spoiling. It's like a reel of a lines that are hook lines in movie trailers.
@ravenbellebooks5665 9 ай бұрын
I always love these - and This series has absolutely been bumped up on my TBR!!
@AmeiWasHere 9 ай бұрын
Thanks to you Mike, it is on my list of books to get next! :)
@Ethan-42 9 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this one! Goddamn, I love the quotes for the intro!
@giants8585 9 ай бұрын
Ah man these are my favorite videos; love the into(s) to these
@Mmitchtexas 9 ай бұрын
Just in time! I started (and finished) The Fall last night.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Like it?
@Mmitchtexas 9 ай бұрын
@@mikesbookreviews you bet I do! Action packed from the first sentence
@kirstenholmes6 9 ай бұрын
I really love this series. Great video. So glad that you recommended it.
@Ulmo90 9 ай бұрын
What an amazing intro and what a great video, great to have Ryan jumping in to tell us what the book is about. I just ordered the Fall and of Blood and Fire
@BrianBell7 9 ай бұрын
Great series, great video. Love everything that's been released so far in The Bound and The Broken. Even the concept of "The Broken" is fresh and new.
@katieamarsh 9 ай бұрын
I am so glad that I read these, even after the first book, I was looking forward to rereading them. They’re going to be even better on reread.
@Stewart000 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! I've read the Fall & plan to start the books as soon as I've gotten caught up with some of the other series I'm behind on.
@nikk345 9 ай бұрын
As a huge ASoIAF fan who was also obsessed with the books and the world when reading it, your recommendation of this series has me itching to start it!
@danielzielinski3821 9 ай бұрын
I've read The Fall and Of Blood and Fire based on your and Petrik's recommendations. I love it so far!
@nick_a_93 9 ай бұрын
Just finished Of War and Ruin this week, such a massive book but it was so so well paced. Beyond excited for the fourth book to come out!
@sreyamroy 9 ай бұрын
Epic intro to a video... One of the best intros I have ever heard..!!!
@kingzzz6509 9 ай бұрын
I read The Fall right before you released this video and loved it. The books went on sale for The Day of the Dragon and I picked up the entire series on e-book. Can’t wait to continue.
@patrickmuir6940 7 ай бұрын
I started the first book after watching your review and was hooked instantly. I got the rest on audible and just finished the last book 😢 i cant wait for more.
@mikeprince6685 9 ай бұрын
Literally was sampling this on kindle this morning because of your Chanel, and now this pops up, it’s a sign 🗡️
@andrewlavigne44 9 ай бұрын
Ok, you sold me. I was planning on getting to these some nebulous day in the future, but now I've decided I'll start within the next year.
@chestermartini27 9 ай бұрын
Great intro/excerpt Mike! Super excited to start reading!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@angelohernandez3691 9 ай бұрын
Just finished Of Darkness and Light about 2 weeks ago. Hearing the way you talk about the series and the conversations you’ve posted with Ryan made me pick up The Fall! Now it’s one of my favorite series of all time!!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Yes!
@chrissereni9606 9 ай бұрын
Great video! Definitely helped inspire me to get back to reading this series!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@sublime053 8 ай бұрын
Currently on a palate cleanse. Just finished Swan Song a few days ago which was one of Petrik's recommendations. Loved it. This series has been on my radar for awhile now. I think I will be moving it up to my next read after I finish Skullsworn.
@RedFuryBooks 9 ай бұрын
I was already on board with these books after reading The Fall, but your extremely high praise has moved it more into a higher priority, so thanks! Oh, and that intro may have been your best one yet. EPIC
@mikesbookreviews 8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! I know you'll love the books.
@tylerblack301 9 ай бұрын
Excellent video Mike! I was so pumped after The Ice I’m doing a relisten of the series. Truly one of the best on going series ever. And the cover for book 4 is killer!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Yeah I can't wait for book 4.
@BeardofDarkness 9 ай бұрын
This is a genuine take on an amazing series. The time you spent and the effort you put forth is evident in every aspect of this project. I think you’ve also inspired me to do a “Why You Should Read” video 😂. Awesome Job!
@mikesbookreviews 8 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@SciFiScavenger 9 ай бұрын
BANGIN' intro Mike. Will watch the rest later. 👍
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Gracias!
@esmayrosalyne 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant video. I'll be using this to shove into people's faces whenever I feel the need to convince anyone again that they are missing out by not reading the Bound and the Broken, because you said it all so much better than I ever could. Thanks for making this, so happy you have found a new favourite series you are so excited about 🤩 Also, Ryan is a menace and I love him for it 🤣
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Spread the gospel, my friend.
@asfaloth12 8 ай бұрын
I. Want. To. Read. This. Seriously, I really like these videos. You really know how to sell people on reading these books.....and adding to my already massive TBR. Thanks for sharing!
@mikesbookreviews 8 ай бұрын
Hope you get to it!
@wongjason2450 9 ай бұрын
Love the series so much, cant wait for book 4
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
SAME!
@e.matthews 9 ай бұрын
Absolutely will be reading! My series "chonkers" list is Malazan reread, then Second Apocalypse reread, and then Cahill all the way. I'm sure others have suggested Bakker's world of Earwa but it sounds like you'd love it.
@ptannous27 9 ай бұрын
Love the new room setup. I just read The Fall and about to start B&F. That intro was also🔥Ryan’s awesome. Lol
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's still a work in progress. Considering moving my location to a different spot in the room.
@sunnythomas9738 9 ай бұрын
I’m sold. The blurb by the author had my interest and then finalized by you saying the characters are great. Character work is my favorite. Thank you!!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Some of the best character work I've seen.
@strangementalitypaperYT 6 ай бұрын
Can't wait to read this.
@jaycianfrini77 9 ай бұрын
I've got all of them (waiting for The Ice - ordered but not delivered yet) . Read The Fall and Of Blood and Fire so far, and I'm loving it. Thanks for the recommendation.
@KcannyTBO 9 ай бұрын
I downloaded The Fall and started it, really powerful start tbh! Super interested in following the series ^^ Also Ryan's bit in this video made me laugh so much, haha so nice of him to participate in your video! Thanks for your thoughts as always, Mike!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
He's a gift.
@gunneratijuf8915 5 ай бұрын
It was a great series thank you for recommending it to me. I’m looking forward to book four
@mikesbookreviews 5 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@aldan7812 9 ай бұрын
Ok this looks rad Mike cheers mate! This sounds perfect once i get outta Darrows head. I think the cover on that War and Ruin book sold me man that looks amazing
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy!
@seththomas6727 4 ай бұрын
Just got his free download of The Fall and brother I am already obsessed! I have Of Blood and Fire coming to my house this week! I had to get the hardcover cause I’ve seen they look gorgeous!
@connorjames8807 9 ай бұрын
This series is easily in my top 3 of all time!!! SO good!! Can't wait for the next book!!!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
It'll certainly crack into my next Top 10 Fantasy Series update.
@Deadburd55 4 ай бұрын
I just finished book 3, of war and ruin, today. Gonna start 3.5 tomorrow. This series absolutely floored me. Quickly and easily became one of my favorite series. On pins and needles waiting for book 4.
@tyarak5669 9 ай бұрын
About to finish the of war and ruin these books are incredible and I started them thanks to Mike and Petrik!!
@christopherjoynt2446 9 ай бұрын
Of War and Ruin is one the best fantasy books I’ve ever read… the series is great, and the books seem to get better with each release. Now I have to wait not so patiently for book 4…. Great recommendation Mike!
@myrarucker7953 9 ай бұрын
Just got my Ryan Cathill book!!
@GoodDredd 9 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this series and loved that he got better as the series progressed. Lots of book 1 I was struggling with characters and plotlines I just didn't care about. Then he just fixed those issues moving forward. Highly looking forward to more.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Indeed. I really liked book 1 and book 2 blew it away.
@arabellawillow 4 ай бұрын
The only thing I like more then "meeting" an author and getting to know what they're like is that Priest of Cthulhu shirt 😅
@rorycarroll7593 9 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more. I’m obsessed with this series. I read of War and Ruin in 7 days because I couldn’t put it down. I’ve never read a book that big so fast before. Even Rist the character I thought I wouldn’t like I loved his story arc. Ryan has become one of my top 3 living authors and he’s done it with his first series.
@yurickmartis5593 8 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I stayed up every night for a week straight until at least midnight, reading Of War and Ruin.
@windingleaf6284 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your passionate review of this book series - I got "infected" by your spirit and gave it a try. And now I am on the last published book, and I am already afraid on the wait for the next one .-)*
@mikesbookreviews 6 ай бұрын
So glad you liked it!
@EC_Vegas 9 ай бұрын
1/3 of the way through Of Darkness and Light. Loving the series. Ty you for bringing this to my attention!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@toastytowns 9 ай бұрын
absolutely sold
@naveen8202 7 ай бұрын
I freaking love the book tube community
@OnMeds1 9 ай бұрын
The art Featured here was amazing
@DrMetalpin 9 ай бұрын
Great, great book series. I’ve read the first 2 novels and 2 novellas. Currently reading Book 3. Each books gets stronger and stronger.
@psychosis8429 Ай бұрын
You had me at dragons I'll have to read this series it sounds really cool
@seanquirk2390 9 ай бұрын
I'm on of darkness and light and loving it so far. But if I didn't start it yet, this video would have shot it to the top of my tbr.
@Talking_Story 9 ай бұрын
The novella and first book are on my TBR hope to get to it early in 24.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I know you'll love it!
@alynam82 9 ай бұрын
This was a great review -- I got all the novels on Kindle, and only the first novella. But I plan to begin the series in the beginning of 2024
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Hope you dig it!
@wrustria 9 ай бұрын
So excited to try this sometime, Ive read almost all of my tbr pile so this will definitely be in my next haul😂😂
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Hope you can make it happen!
@mikeandtaramitchell 9 ай бұрын
Alright, you did it. Reading this next!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@RTH140 9 ай бұрын
Miiiike… what are you doing to me?! My TBR list is already so long and now you’re making me want to push it all back for a new series 😭 this series sounds amazing!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
You can do it!
@RTH140 9 ай бұрын
@@mikesbookreviews Just finished Flowers For Algernon and Childhood’s End. Starting Lonesome Dove tonight, gonna do another play through of Red Dead 2 alongside it for fun. Been craving fantasy again though, so I think I’ll crack into The Bound and the Broken right after Lonesome Dove! Love your channel, and thanks for all the recommendations and reviews - great stuff!
@stephenharrison734 9 ай бұрын
Like you, I can’t get enough. I love the novellas too. I’m so anticipating Of Empires and Dust.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
I need that book now.
@kevinwalsh9704 9 ай бұрын
If I can finish my 2023 tbr, this series will be #1 priority for 2024. Looking forward to it!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
It'll be worth the wait.
@Michael_L_Morrison 9 ай бұрын
I've read up to Of Darkness and Light, and plan to pick back up on it next year.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Of War & Ruin is special.
@SciFiScavenger 9 ай бұрын
Tempting, very tempting. I kind of ditched fantasy after getting bogged down in The Wheel of Time and also The Stormlight Archive, DNFd both a few books in. I may go back at some point, but I'm mostly SF these days. Still, I like the sound of these and i did love ASOIAF. 👍
@Morfeusm 9 ай бұрын
Similar story (different books that burned me) but I was able to change my expectations so I somehow enjoyed most of the series I read. Try the free novella if you would like it. Other recommendations: The Faithful and the Fallen (reads like Jon chapters in ASOIAF) First Law Trilogy (similar grittiness to ASOIAF but with western style and British humor).
@SciFiScavenger 9 ай бұрын
@@Morfeusm thanks for the recs, I read the Blade Itself, years ago, I think recall enjoying it, didn't realise there were more.
@heidi6281 6 ай бұрын
Sometimes as I am reading this series, somethings remind me of the WOT. But now that I finished the Belgariad, Robert Jordan must have been influenced by David Eddings. Even the structure of Memory of Light mimics Enchanter’s End Game. “The Wheel of Time turns, …the Age that gave it birth comes again.” Give me all the tropes I have seen before, it makes this tale even richer!!
@sweetmama7216 9 ай бұрын
Reading this series now because of you
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@Emroczart 9 ай бұрын
Good call on my best friends exorcism…lol it’s a fun time and so many 80’s references is awesome
@indyman_123 9 ай бұрын
Cheers Mike, for pushing the series way up high on my already long TBR... 🥲 and yes, Petrik's been going on about it for quite some time now as well. You guys know how to sell a book, tell you what. Definitely excited about it. Ryan looks like a lovely bloke, yet on the other hand, the most nerdiest of authors out there 😂 as always, a great video!
@abnushagnasty805 9 ай бұрын
Cahill is so good! I recommend him every time someone asks me for a good fantasy series.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Facts.
@ViriuZ7 9 ай бұрын
I read the first book and it was a good beginning but did not hook me, but this video did
@theritwickkumar 9 ай бұрын
SOLD !
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
*nodding*
@briangal71 9 ай бұрын
Sold
@sentinelshoshin4632 9 ай бұрын
FYI, the letter J in Old Norse was pronounced with a Y sound. YOtnar, not JOTnar. Whether the deviation was unintentional or deliberate, it doesn't detract from the substance of your worldbuilding. It can just be distracting for those of us who are acquainted with the inspirations' sources.
@elaineirving77 9 ай бұрын
Such a great series. Every fantasy reader should read it! ❤
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Correct.
@Karma7711 23 күн бұрын
You had me at Dragon Riders (and it’s not Fourth Wing)
@HonduranHoneymoonhon 9 ай бұрын
pretty convincing
@MattAT95 9 ай бұрын
OMIGOD! Pointing out the Tolkien similarities at around 23 minutes...I'm dead. That was hilarious.
@Morfeusm 9 ай бұрын
I liked the Fall but I think I am going to wait until it’s complete or about to be done… I have so many series on my TBR that I want to finish first….
@guitearist 9 ай бұрын
I NEED to give this a shot based on how high you've been on the series. I could not get into it after reading The Will of the Many. Felt way too vanilla after something interesting... I'll go back to it, but I'm hardcore into Dune before that happens
@Rhendali 7 ай бұрын
I’ve been trying to read Of Blood and Fire since July. I’ve picked it up many times and haven’t managed to make it past page 134. I desperately want to like it but I’m just so bored. Mayhaps I’ll put this on the back burner and switch to The Fall. Maybe that’ll make me want to push through. 🤞🏼
@BaldBookTuber 9 ай бұрын
Hype!
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Me in this video: FUCKING FIX IT.
@puzzlingread 9 ай бұрын
Dang! I'm excited to read this now! Has Ryan said how many books will be in the completed series?
@nilulal545 9 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic way of catching attention. Love the intro. Ryan, on the other hand, needs acting lessons 😀 Picking up the first one.
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Ha ha Ryan is like playing pool while drinking; better when you're drunk.
@nilulal545 9 ай бұрын
@@mikesbookreviews lol.. I downloaded the Novella,few pages in and I'm invested!! I picked Svidarya thats the way I wanna get to see this amazing world sounds like will be an Epic battle with different POV's, Alvira sounds fearless.
@warnerblair 9 ай бұрын
It’s been on my list
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Go for it!
@ToriTalks2 9 ай бұрын
I love how Ryan's intro to his clip is literally just every Booktuber's unedited footage. XD
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Ha ha I told him we could put bloopers at the end of every video if we wanted to.
@09RetsamEdalb 9 ай бұрын
I have honestly been itching for a dragon fantasy story. Some of the popular and classic ones just don't sound like they're for me. I'm really intrigued by Ryan saying they're more like scary beasts; I love that! I have a bunch of cash back so I might use it on this!
@Morfeusm 9 ай бұрын
You can always try that free novella before you buy…
@09RetsamEdalb 9 ай бұрын
@@Morfeusm well yeah, I planned on getting it too
@dphunk87 9 ай бұрын
I need to give book 2 a try
@mikesbookreviews 9 ай бұрын
Yes, you do.
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