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Published: July 30, 2019 Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books Series: Rotherweird #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 480 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: 1558: Twelve children, gifted far beyond their years, are banished by their Tudor queen to the town of Rotherweird.... Continue Reading →
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson This seems to have been a big hit amongst readers and I finally picked it up during an Audible sale! I'm only a couple chapters in but I like the narration and I think it'll be a fun story. Another plus is that the sequel will be out in November!
Published: July 9, 2019 Publisher: Grim Oak Press Series: Legends of the First Empire #4 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: Each culture has its own myths and legends, but only one is shared, and it is feared by all. With Age of Myth, Age of Swords, and Age of War, fantasy master Michael... 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! So, first of all, I think the fact that there's a... Continue Reading →
Published: July 3, 2018 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Poison Wars #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 560 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: I was seven years old the first time my uncle poisoned me... Outwardly, Jovan is the lifelong friend of the Chancellor’s charming, irresponsible Heir. Quiet. Forgettable. In secret, he's a master of poisons and chemicals,... Continue Reading →
The Gameshouse by Claire North This is actually a collection of three novellas that I've been wanting to read for some time now. Now I've got them all in one place, making it easy to zip right through them. I've seen a few reviews raving about the first novella and lamenting the decline in the... Continue Reading →
Published: May 28, 2019 Publisher: Solaris Series: Standalone Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 140 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: My name is Gary Rendell. I’m an astronaut. When they asked me as a kid what I wanted to be when... Continue Reading →
Published: July 9, 2019 Publisher: Knopf Series: The Blood of Stars #1 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to... 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 greatly enjoyed the audiobook of City of Lies last month... Continue Reading →
Walking to Aldebaran by Adrian Tchaikovsky So, this little novella sounds creepy and awesome. I'm expecting something great since I've enjoyed so many of Adrian Tchaikovsky's other books and if it's not entirely a winner, at least it's only 140 pages! A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay I CANNOT WAIT... Continue Reading →
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