Published: April 12, 2022 Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Series: Saint Death #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 692 (ebook) My Rating: 3.75/5.00 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Life gets complicated when Death gets involved. To be born into a family of royal assassins pretty much guarantees that... Continue Reading →
Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch – Review
Published: February 1, 2011 Publisher: Del Rey Books Series: Rivers of London #1 Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Pages: 401 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis:Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is... Continue Reading →
Friend of the Devil by Stephen Lloyd – Review
Published: May 10, 2022 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Series: Standalone Genre: Horror, Mystery Pages: 240 (Hardcover) My Rating 2.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: From acclaimed television writer Stephen Lloyd comes a devilishly good debut: a lightning-fast horror/noir mash-up for fans of Jim... Continue Reading →
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher – Review
Published: April 26, 2022 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy Pages: 256 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that... Continue Reading →
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree – Review
Published: February 22, 2022 Publisher: Cryptid Press Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy Pages: 318 (eBook) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis:High Fantasy with a double-shot of self-reinvention Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and... Continue Reading →
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher – Review
Published: July 20, 2020 Publisher: Argyll Productions Series: Standalone Pages: 308 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis:Fourteen-year-old Mona isn’t like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can’t control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable life in her aunt’s... Continue Reading →
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T.L. Huchu – Review
Published: April 5, 2022 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Edinburgh Nights #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.25/5.00 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Ropa Moyo’s ghostalking practice has tanked, desperate for money to pay bills and look after her family she reluctantly accepts... Continue Reading →
The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne – Review
Published: April 12, 2022 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Bloodsworn Saga #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 672 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne’s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance.... Continue Reading →
Kingdoms of Death by Christopher Ruocchio – Review
Published: March 22, 2022 Publisher: DAW Books Series: Sun Eater #4 Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 544 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:The fourth novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as... Continue Reading →
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross – Review
Published: February 15, 2022 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: Elements of Cadence #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 480 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis:House of Earth and Blood meets The Witch's Heart in Rebecca Ross’s brilliant first adult fantasy, set on the magical isle of Cadence where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing... Continue Reading →
