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A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí ClarkI've really been looking forward to jumping into this book and I've seen a couple good early reviews! This is a mystery set in a magical, early 1900's Cairo. I've really been on a roll lately with the fantasy/mystery crossovers and I don't see why I should stop... Continue Reading →
Published: May 4, 2021 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Bloodsworn Saga #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 528 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: From acclaimed fantasy author John Gwynne comes the first in the Bloodsworn trilogy, an epic of wild lands... Continue Reading →
Published: November 22, 2014 Publisher: Gnomish Press LLC Series: The Dark Profit Saga #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 362 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Brimming with swords, sorcery, and wit, Orconomics: A Satire introduces Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. For the licensed wizards and warriors of Arth,... 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've been trying to primarily feature books that aren't sequels, but... Continue Reading →
Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirOH YEAH MORE SPACE MURDER. I've been reading a ton of murder mystery or murdery SFF books lately, which has been entirely okay. I'm not ready to give up on that particular sub-genre yet and I'm excited to see how this one plays out. Rather than just saving himself, the... Continue Reading →
Published: October 13, 2020 Publisher: Saga Press Series: Between Earth and Sky #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 454 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: The first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic.A god will returnWhen the... 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! Guys, it's a book about faeries - of course I have... Continue Reading →
Published: April 20, 2021 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Goddess War #2 Pages: 480 (Paperback) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Sonya has brought a foreign army to free her country from imperial rule, but her allies may have other goals... Continue Reading →
The Ivies by Alexa DonneI think I'll check this out next. I could use something a little lighter than what I've been reading and this should be perfect, even if it does involve the cutthroat world of Ivy League admissions! Early ratings are pretty good and I (tentatively) have a good feeling about this one.... Continue Reading →
Published: April 20, 2021 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Chronicles of Amicae #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 288 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mirah Bolender follows The Monstrous Citadel with Fortress of Magi—the pulse-pounding conclusion to her debut fantasy trilogy in which a bomb... Continue Reading →
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