The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne This book series came highly recommended from some fellow bloggers so I decided to check out the first book. It sounds like an excellent blend of science, suspense, and mystery. This should be a prime way to break up all the fantasy I've been reading lately. Kellanved's... Continue Reading →
A Parliament of Bodies by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review
Published: March 26, 2019 Publisher: Daw Books Series: The Maradaine Constabulary #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Mass Market) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing high fantasy and mystery, the third book in the Maradaine Constabulary series follows Inspectors Satrine Rainey... Continue Reading →
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie – Review
Published: September 8, 2015 Publisher: Orbit Series: The First Law #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 515 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It’s... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Cohen
“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! While I never cared to read Jane Austen's books I always... Continue Reading →
The Beast’s Heart by Leife Shallcross – Review
Published: February 12, 2019 Publisher: Berkley Series: Stand alone Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A sumptuously magical, brand new take on a tale as old as time—read the Beast's side of the story at long... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 2/25/19
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine I've been greatly looking forward to the beginning of this new sci-fi series. I've read little of it as of this moment, but the characters and world building already have me intrigued. I think this is a book that, once you're passed the initial learning curve, will be... Continue Reading →
Blameless by Gail Carriger – Review
Published: September 2, 2010 Publisher: Orbit Series: Parasol Protectorate #3 Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Pages: 294 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: Quitting her husband's house and moving back in with her horrible family, Lady Maccon becomes the scandal of the London season. Queen Victoria dismisses her from the Shadow Council, and the only person who... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: Turning Darkness Into Light by Marie Brennan
“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! OH MY GOODNESS. I had no idea whatsoever that there was... Continue Reading →
The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie – Review
Published: February 26, 2019 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Untitled #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 2/18/19
Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence I've decided that I can't wait any longer to read this. I've had a copy hanging around for a few weeks and well, I just can't wait for the release date to get any closer! I expect this will be a thrilling conclusion to the Book of the Ancestor trilogy.
