Out of Body by Jeffrey Ford This will be a nice, short change of pace after the heavy fantasy books I've been reading. A little horror, a lot weird. The synopsis is pretty vague and that makes it more exciting. The Sin in the Steel by Ryan Van Loan I'm definitely jumping the gun on... Continue Reading →
Mazes of Power by Juliette Wade – Review
Published: February 4, 2020 Publisher: DAW Books Series: The Broken Trust #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Hardcover) My Rating: DNF A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: This debut work of sociological science fiction follows a deadly battle for succession, where brother is pitted against... Continue Reading →
The Fenmere Job by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review
Published: February 25, 2020 Publisher: DAW Books Series: The Streets of Maradaine #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Mass Market) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing urban and high fantasy, the third Streets of Maradaine novel follows the crew of outlaws... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 3/16/20
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas I've been flying through this book! Love my junk food reads - so much so that I might have finished this before this post goes up! Ravencaller by David Dalglish I'm very much looking forward to this book. The first book was quite good and the... Continue Reading →
The Seventh Sun by Lani Forbes – Review
Published: February 18, 2020 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Series: The Age of the Seventh Sun #1 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 355 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Thrust into leadership upon the death of his emperor father, young Prince Ahkin... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 3/9/20
Legacy of Ash by Matthew Ward I've had a print arc for a few months (though the audiobook and ebook have been out since November) and figured I'd try to work my way through this tome before its print release in April. It gives me strong Roman vibes and I'm already curious to see if... Continue Reading →
The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold – Review
Published: February 6, 2020 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Fetch Phillips Archives #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 316 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: A former soldier turned PI tries to help the fantasy creatures whose lives he ruined in a... Continue Reading →
The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay – Review
Published: April 1, 2001 (reprint) Publisher: Ace Books Series: The Fionavar Tapestry #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 383 (Paperback) My Rating: I can't rate this. Synopsis: The first volume in Guy Gavriel Kay’s stunning fantasy masterwork. Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of all Worlds. They have been... Continue Reading →
Currently Reading: 3/2/20
The Ranger of Marzanna by Jon Skovron I've been savoring this book, picking it up and reading 50-100 pages here and there all weekend and plan to finish it up by Tuesday. It's lovely and I'm intrigued to see where the series goes because I'm thoroughly enjoying it! Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett This will... Continue Reading →
Subscription Box Review: OwlCrate – February 2020
Basic Box Info This box only has two options – Owlcrate, which caters to fans of Young Adult books and Owlcrate Jr, which caters to Middle Grade readers. Owlcrate (29.99 + Shipping) Owlcrate Jr. (27.99 + Shipping) Boxes are shipped between the 15th and 20th of each month. Shipping is available worldwide, with the exceptions... Continue Reading →
