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A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí ClarkI've really been looking forward to jumping into this book and I've seen a couple good early reviews! This is a mystery set in a magical, early 1900's Cairo. I've really been on a roll lately with the fantasy/mystery crossovers and I don't see why I should stop... Continue Reading →
Published: May 4, 2021 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Bloodsworn Saga #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 528 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: From acclaimed fantasy author John Gwynne comes the first in the Bloodsworn trilogy, an epic of wild lands... Continue Reading →
Published: November 22, 2014 Publisher: Gnomish Press LLC Series: The Dark Profit Saga #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 362 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 Synopsis: Brimming with swords, sorcery, and wit, Orconomics: A Satire introduces Arth, a world much like our own but with more magic and fewer vowels. For the licensed wizards and warriors of Arth,... Continue Reading →
“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've been trying to primarily feature books that aren't sequels, but... Continue Reading →
Published: October 13, 2020 Publisher: Saga Press Series: Between Earth and Sky #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 454 (Hardcover) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 Synopsis: The first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy, inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic.A god will returnWhen the... Continue Reading →
“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! Guys, it's a book about faeries - of course I have... Continue Reading →
Published: April 20, 2021 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: The Goddess War #2 Pages: 480 (Paperback) My Rating: 2.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Sonya has brought a foreign army to free her country from imperial rule, but her allies may have other goals... Continue Reading →
Published: April 20, 2021 Publisher: Tor Books Series: Chronicles of Amicae #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 288 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mirah Bolender follows The Monstrous Citadel with Fortress of Magi—the pulse-pounding conclusion to her debut fantasy trilogy in which a bomb... Continue Reading →
The Shadow of the Gods by John GwynneIt's high time I check this out since I'm now all caught up on April releases! I've seen nothing but glowing praise for this book and can't wait to see what all the fuss is about. I mean, hopefully there will actually be dragons, but even if there... Continue Reading →
Published: April 13, 2021 Publisher: Tor Books Series: The Five Penalties #1 Genre: Fantasy, Mystery Pages: 464 (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 legendary serial killer stalks the streets of a fantastical city in The Helm of Midnight, the stunning... Continue Reading →
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