The Sword Defiant by Gareth Hanrahan – Review

Published: May 2, 2023 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Lands of the Firstborn #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 608 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.25 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Many years ago, Sir Aelfric and his nine companions saved the world, seizing the Dark Lord's cursed... Continue Reading →

Currently Reading: 5/8/23

Artwork by astromoali I shared my planned reading list for Wyrd and Wonder last week, so let's talk about what's scheduled for this week! So far I'm right on track with where I intended to be. The Book That Wouldn't Burn  by Mark LawrenceAs I type this, I'm only about 10% into this particular book, but... Continue Reading →

Wyrd & Wonder: Top 5 Magic Systems

Artwork by astromoali As readers of fantasy, I think we've seen our fair share of magic systems during our reading career. They can be hard, rule-based magic systems, or the softer, more whimsical types of magic that don't have a concrete set of rules. While I appreciate the floaty, fae-like magic in many books, my most... Continue Reading →

A Hunger of Thorns by Lili Wilkinson – Review

Artwork by astromoali Published: April 18, 2023 Publisher: Delacorte Press Series: A Hunger of Thorns #1 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Be swept away by a lush, witchy tale about forbidden magic and missing... Continue Reading →

Paladin’s Hope by T. Kingfisher – Review

Published: October 9, 2021 Publisher: Red Wombat Studios Series: The Saint of Steel #3 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 305 (Kindle) My Rating: 3.5 Stars Synopsis:Piper is a lich-doctor, a physician who works among the dead, determining causes of death for the city guard's investigations. It's a peaceful, if solitary profession…until the day when he's called... Continue Reading →

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin – Review

Published: May 2, 2023 Publisher: Ballantine Books Series: N/A Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 560 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4 Stars A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Founded by the mysterious genius known as the Designer, the archipelago of Prospera lies hidden from the horrors of a... Continue Reading →

Currently Reading: Wyrd & Wonder Edition

Artwork by astromoali After many years of enjoying the event as an observer, I'm finally participating in Wyrd & Wonder, which is a celebration of all things fantastical throughout the whole month of May. You can read more about the Wyrd & Wonder event HERE. Rather than sharing only the books I'm reading this week, I'm... Continue Reading →

Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie – Review

Published: January 24, 2023 Publisher: Redhook Series: N/A Genre: Horror Pages: 464 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.75 Stars Synopsis:From the macabre mind of Bram Stoker Award nominated author Craig DiLouie, Episode Thirteen is a heart pounding novel of horror and psychological suspense that takes a ghost hunting reality TV crew into a world they could never have imagined... Continue Reading →

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