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The Broken Eye by Brent Weeks OHMYGOSH. Brent Weeks just can't write a bad book, can he? I am 1000% loving the Lightbringer series and simultaneously want to read the whole thing immediately and want it to last forever. It seems each book keeps getting better and better and Andross Guile keeps getting more cunningly... Continue Reading →
Published: December 5, 2014 (This ed.) Publisher: Five Strands Publishing Genre: Fantasy Pages: 780 (Hardcover) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 Synopsis: “All things are composed of patterns...” And within the pattern of the realm of Alorin, three strands must cross: In Alorin...three hundred years after the genocidal Adept Wars, the realm is dying, and the blessed Adept... Continue Reading →
Published: March 28, 2006 Publisher: Del Rey Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy Pages: 353 (Mass Market) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors ride mighty fighting dragons, bred for size or speed. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes the precious cargo, an... Continue Reading →
Published: February 16, 2016 Publisher: Tor.com Genre: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy Pages: 149 (Paperback) My Rating: 2.0/5.0 Synopsis: People move to New York looking for magic and nothing will convince them it isn't there. Charles Thomas Tester hustles to put food on the table, keep the roof over his father's head, from Harlem to Flushing Meadows... Continue Reading →
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and it’s all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!... Continue Reading →
Published: January 27, 2016 (Kindle) Publisher: Kel Kade Genre: Fantasy Pages: 587 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: The mysterious, indomitable warrior? Ruthless criminal overlord? The Riel’gesh – mythical demigod? Dedicated friend and protector? Equipped with skills far beyond those of the outworlders, Rezkin has been suddenly thrust into a foreign world. The young warrior clings... 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! City of Miracles is the third installment in RJB's The Divine Cities series and is scheduled to be released May 2, 2017. I was surprised at... Continue Reading →
The Rose Society by Marie Lu It's about time I picked this up since it's been on my shelf for oh, several months now. I just want to see if Adelina is going to be the monster that I hope she is. The synopsis implies as much, so we shall see! The... Continue Reading →
Published: May 17, 2016 Publisher: Saga Press Genre: Fantasy Pages: 320 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Imogen and her sister Marin have escaped their cruel mother to attend a prestigious artists’ retreat, but soon learn that living in a fairy tale requires sacrifices, be it art or love. What would you sacrifice in the... Continue Reading →
The Friday Face off is a weekly meme hosted by Books by Proxy and the official rules can be found here. This is a fun way to feature your favorite book covers and show off your favorite edition! As old as the hills?? – A cover with mountains This week's pick is The Hobbit by J.R.R... Continue Reading →
