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Dragonslayer by Ducan M. Hamilton This just sounded really fun. A guard and a magical barmaid are sent off to slay a dragon. The big selling point for me is that apparently the dragon gets its own POV chapters! It's a trilogy that is now complete, so if I really like this I can binge... Continue Reading →
Published: December 3, 2019 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: West of West #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 544 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The outrageously thrilling West of West trilogy comes to an action-packed close in Where Gods Fear to Go --a gritty... Continue Reading →
I watched a recent Youtube video from BookswithEmilyFox where she went through her shelves and discussed her unread books. It got me thinking about how many unread books I have lingering on my shelves and, well, what better time to work my way through them! The selection above just features first books in a series... Continue Reading →
Basic Box Info This box only has two options – Owlcrate, which caters to fans of Young Adult books and Owlcrate Jr, which caters to Middle Grade readers. Owlcrate (29.99 + Shipping) Owlcrate Jr. (27.99 + Shipping) Boxes are shipped between the 15th and 20th of each month. Shipping is available worldwide, with the exceptions... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! I am INTRIGUED! I was a tremendous fan of Paolini's Inheritance... Continue Reading →
Published: April 21, 2020 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Goddess War #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 528 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: When their father is murdered by imperial soldiers, two siblings set out on opposite paths—one will destroy the... Continue Reading →
Out of Body by Jeffrey Ford This will be a nice, short change of pace after the heavy fantasy books I've been reading. A little horror, a lot weird. The synopsis is pretty vague and that makes it more exciting. The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan I'm definitely jumping the gun on... Continue Reading →
Published: February 4, 2020 Publisher: DAW Books Series: The Broken Trust #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Hardcover) My Rating: DNF A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: This debut work of sociological science fiction follows a deadly battle for succession, where brother is pitted against... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! I came across this shortly after I finished up The Whisper... Continue Reading →
Published: February 25, 2020 Publisher: DAW Books Series: The Streets of Maradaine #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Mass Market) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing urban and high fantasy, the third Streets of Maradaine novel follows the crew of outlaws... Continue Reading →
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