Deadhouse Landing by Ian C. Esslemont This is my only planned read for the week right now. It's only 400 pages, so hopefully I can squeeze in another book before week's end. I'm extremely excited to start Deadhouse Landing as the previous book has been my favorite of ICE's Malazan works to date. Kellanved and... Continue Reading →
The Imposters of Aventil by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review
Published: October 3, 2017 Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Series: Maradaine #3 Pages: 383 (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: Summer and the Grand Tournament of High Colleges have come to the University of Maradaine. If the heat and... Continue Reading →
Friday Face Off: 11/3/17
The Friday Face Off is a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy where bloggers can share their favorite book covers. A theme is set each week, bloggers pick a book that fits the theme, select various covers, and then pick their favorite. Upcoming themes can be found on Lynn's Book Blog. This is my first week back... Continue Reading →
Waiting on Wednesday: Ink, Iron, and Glass by Gwendolyn Clare
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where bloggers feature a book that we just can’t wait to get our hands on! I admit to being drawn in by the beautiful cover and snazzy (if formulaic) title presented here. The synopsis was enough to make me want to pre-order this (or... Continue Reading →
An Import of Intrigue by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review
Published: November 1, 2016 Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Series: The Maradaine Constabulary #2 Pages: 389 (Mass Market) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing high fantasy and mystery, this is Marshall Ryan Maresca’s second novel in the Maradaine Constabulary series,... Continue Reading →
Review: With Blood Upon the Sand by Bradley P. Beaulieu
Published: February 7, 2017 Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Series: The Song of the Shattered Sands #2 Pages: 592 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Çeda, now a Blade Maiden in service to the kings of Sharakhai, trains as one of their elite warriors, gleaning secrets even as they send her on covert missions to... Continue Reading →
Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff – Review
Published: September 5, 2017 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Genre: Fantasy Series: The Nevernight Chronicle #2 Pages: 448 (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 ruthless young assassin continues her journey for revenge in this new epic fantasy from New York... Continue Reading →
Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare – Review
Published: May 23, 2017 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: The Dark Artifices #2 Pages: 701 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 Synopsis: Would you trade your soul mate for your soul? A Shadowhunter’s life is bound by duty. Constrained by honor. The word of a Shadowhunter is a solemn pledge, and no... Continue Reading →
One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake – Review
Published: September 19, 2017 Publisher: Harper Teen Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Three Dark Crowns #2 Pages: 464 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The battle for the Crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With... Continue Reading →
Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor – Review
Published: September 12, 2017 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2.5 Pages: 256 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: In Night of Cake & Puppets, Taylor brings to life a... Continue Reading →
