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Published: March 7, 2017 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 I received a review copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Let me be clear: I never intended to raise my brother from his grave, though he may claim otherwise. If... Continue Reading →
Published: February 28, 2017 Publisher: Tor Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: Ethan Makkai thought that seeing ghosts was the worst of his problems. Between his ethereal gift and life with a single mother hell-bent on watching his every move, he feels imprisoned. When Ethan sees a chance to escape, to... Continue Reading →
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! One Dark Throne is BEAUTIFUL. Just look at that cover! I hope this one kicks me right in the feels and throws me a curve-ball in much... Continue Reading →
Published: March 7, 2017 Publisher: DAW Books Genre: Fantasy Pages: 352 (Mass Market) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A review copy was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing high fantasy and urban fantasy, The Holver Alley Crew is the first novel of Maresca’s third interconnected series set in the... Continue Reading →
Fictional Fight Club is a new weekly feature at Powder & Page where I pair up fictional characters with similar abilities/skills and determine who would win in a fight. Celaena Sardothien vs. Kylar Stern Celaena Sardothien – trained since childhood, top ranked assassin, brief stint in salt mines, cocky, queen, half-fey, wields fire magic, killed... Continue Reading →
Published: August 30, 2016 Publisher: Saga Press Genre: Fantasy Pages: 576 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: A massive army on the brink of conquest looms large in a world where prophecies are lies, magic is believed in but never seen, and hope is where you least expect to find it. Welcome to the Five Isles,... Continue Reading →
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! Age of Swords is the second installment of The Legends of the First Empire series by Michael J. Sullivan. I enjoyed the first one, and while... Continue Reading →
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco I'm really looking forward to starting The Bone Witch a little later this week. I'm curious to see what all the hype is about... is the cover just nice, or is it actually awesome? I'll also be finishing Twelve Kings in Sharakhai and Tigana this week!
Fictional Fight Club is a new weekly feature at Powder & Page where I pair up fictional characters with similar abilities/skills and determine who would win in a fight. Corban ben Thannon & Storm vs. Jon Snow & Ghost Corban – Wields wolven claws & sword, trained by top tier Jehar warriors, has experience fighting... Continue Reading →
Published: April 1, 2016 Publisher: 47North Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 318 (Hardcover) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 Synopsis: King Severn Argentine’s fearsome reputation precedes him: usurper of the throne, killer of rightful heirs, ruthless punisher of traitors. Attempting to depose him, the Duke of Kiskaddon gambles…and loses. Now the duke must atone by handing over his... Continue Reading →
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