By Force Alone by Lavie Tidhar This certainly isn't what I expected out of this book. Based on the synopsis (political satire!) I expected it to have a certain dry humor that is actually non-existent. Fair warning. It's not funny. It is an interesting take on the Arthurian legends for sure.
Race the Sands by Sarah Beth Durst – Review
Published: April 21, 2020 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: Standalone Genre: Fantasy Pages: 544 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: In this standalone fantasy, a pair of strong and determined women risk their lives battling injustice, corruption, and deadly enemies in... Continue Reading →
Stacking the Shelves: 5/2/20
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly (or in my case monthly) meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and it’s all about sharing the books you’ve added to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts,... Continue Reading →
Dragonslayer by Duncan M. Hamilton – Review
Published: July 2, 2019 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Dragonslayer #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 304 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: In his magnificent, heroic, adventure fantasy, Dragonslayer, Duncan M. Hamilton debuts the first book in a fast-moving trilogy: a dangerous tale of lost magics, unlikely heroes, and reawakened dragons. Once a member of the King's personal guard,... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: The Poison Prince by S.C. Emmett
“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 adored The Throne of the Five Winds last year and... Continue Reading →
Scythe by Neal Shusterman – Review
Published: November 22, 2016 Publisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Series: Arc of a Scythe #1 Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian Pages: 435 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5/0/5.0 Synopsis: Thou shalt kill. A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery. Humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 4/20/20
The Kingdom of Liars by Nick Martell First of all, I loved the cover for this and second, Brandon Sanderson is blurbed on the front! I've been looking forward to reading this a little closer to the release date coming up May 5. I'm intrigued by the idea that magic costs memories and can't wait... Continue Reading →
Legacy of Ash by Matthew Ward – Review
Published: April 9, 2020 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Legacy Trilogy #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 768 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: In this action-packed epic fantasy debut, three heroes scarred by old hatreds must find a way to overcome their... Continue Reading →
The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan – Review
Published: July 21, 2020 Publisher: Tor Books Series: The Fall of the Gods #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 432 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A sparkling debut fantasy set in a diverse world, featuring dead gods, a pirate queen, shapeshifting... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: How to Rule an Empire and Get Away With It by K.J. Parker
“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 this doesn't seem to be a direct sequel to Sixteen... Continue Reading →
