Published: September 17, 2020 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Rampart Trilogy #2 Genre: Science Fiction Pages: 445 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The Trials of Koli is the second novel in M R. Carey’s breathtakingly original Rampart trilogy, set in... Continue Reading →
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik – Review
Published: September 29, 2020 Publisher: Del Rey Books Series: The Scholomance #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 336 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: Lesson One of the Scholomance: Learning has never been this deadly.A Deadly Education is set at Scholomance, a school for the magically gifted where failure means certain death (for real) — until one girl, El, begins... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: The Helm of Midnight by Marina Lostetter
“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! Ooooo, new fantasy thriller series! The Helm of Midnight sounds... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Time’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time
First of all, let me say that there are many folks who have already commented on this topic and some were truly excellent pieces of writing. I'll probably cover the same topics others have, but I want to share my thoughts on this rather... interesting... list. I initially didn't care about what was on this... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 10/19/20
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. HarrowI'm planning for this to be my next read, just in time for Halloween. This is the story about three sisters in the town of New Salem, who join the suffragist movement and it sounds like there's a fair bit of magic involved. Alix Harrow proved to... Continue Reading →
The Black Song by Anthony Ryan – Review
Published: August 4, 2020 Publisher: Ace Books Series: Raven's Blade #2 Genre: Fantasy My Rating: 3.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A matchless warrior is pitted against a near-God in the second epic installment of the Raven's Blade series.It has long been our... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 10/12/20
IT'S TIIIIIME!!! I'm starting this one today and if it's super amazing I might be halfway finished by the end of the day! The first book was a surprisingly fun story and I can't wait to see how this duology plays out in How the Multiverse Got Its Revenge. The synopsis sounds wild - sentient... Continue Reading →
The Lights of Prague by Nicole Jarvis – Review
Published: May 18, 2021 Publisher: Titan Books Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: For readers of VE Schwab and The Witcher, science and magic clash in atmospheric gaslight-era Prague.In the quiet streets of Prague all... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: The Empire’s Ruin by Brian Staveley
“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! WOW! I was not expecting a return to this world after... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 10/5/20
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabI wasn't going to pick this up... but then I saw 5 star reviews from several people who's taste I trust. I'm going to check out the audiobook when it's available on Tuesday and hopefully this will be as binge-worthy as the last book I zipped through!!... Continue Reading →
