The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan Book Review & Reaction | a Unique Fantasy Mystery Debut

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Mike heads out to deliver the King's Justice by talking about the fantasy debut novel by Richard Swan, The Justice of Kings (spoiler-free).
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0:00 Introduction & Background
1:58 What Is It About?
2:52 What Makes It Good Or Bad?
10:45 Why You Should Read It
13:00 Final Thoughts
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Комментарии : 124

@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy 2 года назад

A fantasy version of Hercule Poirot? Sign me up! Thanks for another excellent review, Mike.

@simonsuarez7561 2 года назад

I'm intrigued as well!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Yeah, man. So unique in a genre that has started to feel similar in the modern landscape. I think you'll enjoy.

@austinmoore1113 2 года назад

Yup, sold!

@kflott 2 года назад

Once again Mike adds to my TBR. A mystery novel in a fantasy setting has me intrigued.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@nickwhite4168 5 месяцев назад

This was an awesome book. One of the best paced novels I have read! The pacing was so good I read this book faster than I have read anything else!

@user-vu8bz3ur3l 4 месяца назад

Quite true.

@fleetadmiralmatteo4123 2 года назад

I'm a huge Agatha Christie fan, so a fantasy take on Poirot is right in my wheelhouse. Thanks for the review. Sold!

@Johanna_reads 2 года назад

"The Hooty and the Blowfish of debut novels!" Hahaha! Loved this review and have high hopes for loving the book!

@MichaelSmith-kw9hz 2 года назад

Love your channel, keep up the awesome work. I had preordered this and it was waiting at home for me this afternoon, after work. Really looking forward to this one. Thank you !!!!!

@ChaoticWonder87 2 года назад

Mike, I love these reviews. You’re so honest with laying out the good and the bad and you still manage to realize that just because something works for you, it might not work for everyone. Waiting on my pre-order to come in. Also, I ran out and bought the Pines trilogy at your suggestion and my brain is still recovering from that big twist. Keep up the great work.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

I appreciate the kind words. I hope you enjoy the read!

@marcusmusings 2 года назад

I pre-ordered this, but I'm going to wait till March to read this for March Mystery Madness. Once again, you and Allen continue to wreak havoc on my TBR

@SmurfyKimberly 2 года назад

I received an arc from Orbit too and loved it! I thought it was such a quick read and fast paced. Very unique read, I loved that it was different from the normal fantasy books. I’m ready for book 2! Lol

@joeri7130 2 года назад

This seems so interesting and refreshing, I hope I'll get to it soon. My hardcover copy actually got delayed by 3 weeks. Anyway, thanks for the in depth review! Edit: definitely agree with buying the first book, I've bought a couple of debuts and sequels that I haven't gotten to yet (Brian Lee Durfee's trilogy for example)

@ToddsBookTube91 2 года назад

This video brings me joy Mike!

@grnberet9401 2 года назад

I picked this one up today based on your review of this. Looking forward to it!

@atom0191 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, Mike!!

@mummzy936 2 года назад

had added this to my TBR last time you mentioned it. after watching this review I've decided to buy the hardcover. looking forward to starting it!

@Tyler.Morgan 2 года назад

Been looking forward to this book for a while now and was excited to hear what you had to say! Super glad that you liked it and I'll be picking it up on release. Going to try to get through it before the TGAT read along begins. Thanks, Mike!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

You'll fly through it. Very quick read.

@SJ-GodofGnomes21 2 года назад

Definitely going to read this!

@amandapelland 2 года назад

Yeah!!!! Mike!! This book just arrived in the mail and I'm reading it today!! I looovvvve the cover!! I would buy a poster and plant it on my wall.

@dnall499 2 года назад

Hey Mike, long time watcher here, and I just want to say that this review was, I think, as refreshing to me as this new series was for you. I love all the read alongs and how vocal of an advocate you are for the books and series that you love, but watching you going in blind and giving your audience a well structured recommendation just felt, well, new. I hate to dredge up meta-channel commentary, but I know it's been said that you are taking a more conservative pace and approach with the channel, but, to me, this review was a highlight for what I love about your channel: Just a chill guy giving good recommendations on pretty damn good books. It's what i love about this place. Thanks for everything! I'll be using your link to snag a copy!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

@tjphoenix100 2 года назад

Love your shirt man! My favorite record!🤘🏻

@dylanzeevaart124 2 года назад

Awesome video once again mike. You made me order another book! I love the spoiler free reviews to sell me to some new books, but i do miss the spoiler part at the end to go back to after reading a book.

@sjkrum320 2 года назад

Oh man, you've get me itching for this book. I love the Dresdin Files and Sherlock Holmes. Sadly, I'm a taking book library for the blind audio book reader, so I'll probably have to wait a year for it. You make it sound so awesome though!!!!

@slappywhite2084 2 года назад

This review pushed me over the edge and I just ordered the book

@Emily-xl8ke 2 года назад

Great review! I read an earc of this as well and enjoyed it! I think you hit the nail on the head - super impressive for a fantasy debut reads like a seasoned author for me; can't wait for the rest of the series!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Already one of my most anticipated releases for next year.

@Jane-w 2 года назад

I heard about this book from Petrik at the end of last year so it was already on my radar but after hearing your thoughts, I'm even more eager to give it a try.

@pherranine 2 года назад

i already bought one from the broken binding so excited! love your reviews mike

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Thank you! Hope you like it.

@avi4905 2 года назад

Great review Mike, you got me so excited to read this novel book. Will Definitely order it.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@nl3237 2 года назад

It must be an amazing book for you to read it without the trilogy being complete. Added it to my tbr. Thank you Mike! Your channel is amazing as always.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the read.

@jeans4108 2 года назад

Will have to check this out 🙂 thanks…!

@Michael_L_Morrison 2 года назад

Cool . . . I think I will schedule it for sometime next month.

@petemazzie4089 2 года назад

Another great review. I was thinking about purchasing this but now after your review it's a definite purchase.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

An excellent decision.

@bettytolbert3541 2 года назад

Greetings!! I am very glad I picked this book up and yes I am reading it and it is very good and it is a page turner!! I am looking foreword to books 2 and 3 and by an author who is willing to finish his series---VERY, VERY happy about this series and may buy anything he, Richard Swan, is going to write.

@markredman426 2 года назад

I read an e-arc and it’s my favourite book of the year so far, for all the reasons you mention.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Quite the surprise, for sure.

@alynam82 2 года назад

I should receive this tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited! I'm a sucker for historical fiction so a fantasy in medieval setting is my shit! And of course I'm always down for a good mystery

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Sounds like you'll be pleased.

@uptown3636 2 года назад

Just got a notification that my copy of this book has shipped. Gotta finish The Drawing of the Three tonight so that I can start Justice of Kings tomorrow.

@khod3337 2 года назад

A lot of people seem to love this book, definitely going to pick it up when I get the chance. Quality video as always 🤟🤟

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

The reception has been quite positive.

@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD 2 года назад

Can't wait to get my copy tomorrow!! Hootie!! Oh yeah!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

You'll zip through this one. So fast-paced.

@TheArtfulBrittani 2 года назад

I was lucky enough to win a giveaway on Goodreads for an ebook pre-release. I LOVED it so much! I won't spoil but I want one of the abilities to spy that a character has in this book... You're right that going into it, with the premise, I thought it might drag through, but I was sucked in instantly. I read Shadow of the Gods right after this too and I had the best reading month. :D

@Heathennation1976 3 месяца назад

Been subscribed for a while just don't watch a lot of videos unless I'm ready to read a new book and here I am watching you review I have the first two books of the series in my library just kind of wondering if there's enough action to keep me reading now don't get me wrong I enjoyed political Intrigue and betrayal but I love action scenes it don't have to be action packed I'm really wanting to like this book since I enjoy murder mystery / thrillers so a fantasy mystery by the way Kick-Ass shirt man keep representing

@user-vu8bz3ur3l 4 месяца назад

Excellent book. Gonna Read the sequel very soon.

@adamborst 2 года назад

TBR added, except bookshelf space is at a premium right now due to a new home. The story sounds fun, but where do I slide it in when I just picked up Jade City, Empire of Silence, Empire of the Vampire, and Midnight Tides (trying in vain to catch the read-along). Time to strap up and do some serious reading so I can get to this one. Thanks for review!

@bladerunner8404 2 года назад

I ordered kindle and hardcover, can’t wait to read it

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

I hope you dig it!

@mattbailey8560 2 года назад

I have high hopes for this one. I'm probably gonna like it if you did. You're the reason I read the Red Rising books and I loved those.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Great! Hope you like it.

@roxieswonderousworld 2 года назад

When Mike says buy something I buy it. Got it pre-ordered. Sounds like a good read. I loved this spoilers free review. You keep it real!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Hope you enjoy it!

@thomassears1432 2 года назад

I’ll give it a try.

@ravenbellebooks5665 2 года назад

I pre-ordered this one, and I can't wait for it to come in! I'm trying to squeeze in The Blade Itself before it gets here though, haha!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Sounds like you have some greats reads going on.

@Terree_K 2 года назад

Comment for the algorithm -- sounds good, Mike!

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Gracias!

@Sameranth 2 года назад

Gotta finish poppy war trilogy, mistborn reread, and greatcoats. After that I'm either gonna read this or Age of Ash.

@danijelb.3384 2 года назад

Yeah, Allen was praising this book. It sounds great.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Allen is correct.

@lacys340 2 года назад

That sound really cool.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Very much.

@locolima279 Год назад

Hmmm. At first you had my curiosity. Now, you have my attention.

@timmeyer9191 2 года назад

I'm very interested in a video by you on Agatha Christie. She is one of my favorite authors; although, there are a few duds in her bibliography.

@tracywilliams2740 2 года назад

Great review Mike! I’m definitely gonna give it a read. So you prefer Agatha Christie over Sir Conan Doyle? Interesting! You should do a video on why.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Nothing against Holmes, I just read 2 of his in high school and 2 of Poirot and enjoyed them much more.

@uptown3636 2 года назад

As a fan of Christie (Poirot, Marple, Tommy & Tuppence, and the standalones), I still can't imagine preferring Christie over Doyle. But I guess that's why they make both chocolate and vanilla ice cream. I do think that a video on Christie/Doyle would be a fun one for the channel.

@katharynbaker5592 2 года назад

Could you do a video where you compare Doyle and Christie? Cozies are my favorite genre.

@CrapSandviche 2 года назад

YES!!! Mike is back…..Wee could have done this at the Bearded Fox!!! Sick Metallica shirt

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

First round is on you.

@dinocollins720 2 года назад

sounds good

@ThisIsJaysWorld 2 года назад

Sold. Take my money.

@TrafalgarL4wyer 2 года назад

As a lawyer who enjoys reading fantasy, this is right up my alley!

@shawnturpin197 2 года назад

Harvester of sorrow...language of the mad 🤘

@dpeady78 2 года назад

Slapping this on top of the neverending stack

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

You'll dig it!

@knittymama570 2 года назад

Mike: ...Poirot Me:... I'm sooo in! I do love me a mystery

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

You'll likely dig it.

@danielw8620 2 года назад

Part of me is upset at the publishing company for using your platform to sell books and not sending you the physical copy... feels kind of cheap to me but at the same time the author shouldn't be punished for it. Sounds interesting though, great review.

@larryladeroute971 2 года назад

Just finished. It was very good. Had a couple nitpicks but they did not detract from my enjoyment.

@thatshaneguy9 2 года назад

Mike, when you say it is like a "Medieval Mystery" work, are you talking about something akin to Umberto Eco's Name of the Rose (but in a fantasy setting)?

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Can't say since I haven't read that one.

@Jonpat 2 года назад

You had me at Poirot

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Ha ha enjoy

@Jonpat 2 года назад

FYI, the Amazon link above is for the paperback edition which doesn't release unitl August.

@Iza56 2 года назад

Well, yeah so? Pre-order

@Jonpat 2 года назад

@@Iza56 the book releases tomorrow

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Fixed! Thanks.

@andreamiller3578 2 года назад

Mystery AND fantasy? Say no more. That's how I found Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and also the light and fun Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series by Kevin J. Anderson. Yet another TBR. Woot

@felixkimani5375 2 года назад

Wow wonderful review, I would really appreciate if you reviewed a book called HOMO. Sapien James and the Renegade priest, it's written by an African author. It's really interesting.

@Speed202 2 года назад

Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, Book 1 By: Larry Correia...has anyone checked that one out. The main character couldn't stop ragging on and on about "the law" and not being above it. I didn't like it too much upon completing it with effort. I look forward to reading the Justice of Kings.

@Gleekjunkie 2 года назад

Sounds sorta like Gayle Greeno's Seekers Veritas Trilogy

@Juanpa_SC 2 года назад

Mystery in fantasy??? You just sold me this book. Gonna skip some places in my tbr, too.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

I'd recommend moving it up, for sure.

@JARHuygebaert 2 года назад

You were right Mike - you are being f*cked by RU-vid. You are my favourite book tuber and I watch all your videos, so I clicked the bell long ago but don't receive any notifications for new vids. So sorry for you!

@damirtosic6786 2 года назад

same here

@vijaywestbroek7861 2 года назад

@@damirtosic6786 same

@jamespringle7408 2 года назад

I receive the notifications

@Iza56 2 года назад

I don't know. RU-vid is a mess, i got notifications from channels I've never clicked the bell on. I only check my subscription tab, that's why it's there, right

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Yeah, something is definitely up. Thing is, a ton of similar channels are seeing the same things. So maybe RU-vid is just undergoing a massive change. Who knows?

@austindehn5507 2 года назад

Funny. I'm about to start my first Agatha Christie today.

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@jakebishop7822 2 года назад

You can tell a book is good when even the part about the bad involves praising the dialogue, and comparing it to Dresden

@dewey5978 2 года назад

Above the Law? Is that Steven Seagal on the cover?

@cabrademora1 2 года назад

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Happy Monday.

@Uppernorwood976 2 года назад

Sounds a bit like Sherlock Holmes being told from Watson’s perspective?

@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад

Sure! I've just read more Poirot than Holmes, so that's always my fallback.

@ignorethis214 2 года назад

So... just Sherlock Holmes, then? It has been a long time, but I remember all of the Sherlock novels and short stories being from Watson's perspective. :)

@highburyful 2 года назад

Hi Mike, quite disappointed with this novel, too many contrivances, sluggish in the middle and the romantic element was poorly done. How many times can Helena cry in one book and falling in love in 2 mins wow. I just think there are too many better books out there also it isn't really a debut novel to be fair. An average read at best. Great channel Mike btw

@user-id7nk2yz9q 4 месяца назад

It seems that the novel is not to your taste.Also, this novel does not focus on romance greatly, but rather focuses on first-degree crime investigations, similar to Sherlock Holmes stories, but in a medieval setting with some magical and supernatural elements. The second book of the series is considered the climax of the events.

@Pandas_and_Books Год назад

Tbh, this book steals a lot from Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett. Vonvalt is Eisenhorn. Bressinger is Midas Betancore. The King's Voice is the Will. They interview a dead man in his subconscious before being interrupted by dark forces... It's very, very similar and I made the mistake of reading them at the same time so I can't unsee it.

@mikesbookreviews Год назад

I wouldn’t know but an interesting comparison