Synopsis Your favorite thief Eli Monpress, mercenary Josef, and demon seed Nico continue their adventures throughout the Council Kingdoms as insidious forces conspire to tear the land apart from within. Meanwhile, a looming threat approaches from beyond the horizon that is gonna take not only this band of thieves, but also the aid of Miranda […]
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The Spirit Eater (The Legend of Eli Monpress #3) by Rachel Aaron
Synopsis With the pressure on after his success in Gaol, Eli Monpress, professional thief and degenerate, decides it’s time to lie low for a bit. Taking up residence in a tiny seaside village, Eli and his companions seize the chance for some fun and relaxation. Nico, however, is finding it a bit hard. Plagued by […]
Review: The Spirit Rebellion (The Legend of Eli Monpress #2) by Rachel Aaron
The Spirit Rebellion managed to bring what was great about book 1 back to the table and improve upon it in every way, adding important elements to the story that made the characters more compelling and increased my investment in the story.
15 Indie/Self Published Series I Plan to Start in 2022
I have a ridiculous amount of Indie/Self-Published SFF on my TBR. I’ve loved supporting indie authors in the past and I hope by reading and reviewing most of these to continue that. Plus, all of these stories sound so intriguing! Without further ado, here are the 15 indie/self published series I want to get to […]
5 Trad-Published Books/Series I Plan to Start in 2022
I did this same post for last year for overall books I wanted to read in 2021. I managed to start 3 out of the 5 series that I had planned on. With me being a mood reader I am honestly kinda impressed with myself that I even read that many. This year I am […]
David S’ Top 15 Reads of 2021
I read so many good books this year! I got much more into manga, read some Sci Fi, and of course read a ton of Fantasy books throughout the year. It is so fun to look back on the year to find how many new favorites I was able to find and how many new […]
5 SFF Manga Series for Beginners
2021 has been the year that I have really started to read a lot of manga. I have had many times during this year where I just didn’t have the headspace to read a full novel. I’ve also had times where I just wanted to kick back, relax, and enjoy the incredible artwork and stories […]
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Review: Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and the Broken #2)
Synopsis Heroes will rise. Nations will fall. Behind the towering walls of Belduar, Calen Bryer and his companions stand in defense of the city and its new king. In over a thousand years, Belduar has never fallen. It has stood as a bastion of hope. But the Lorian empire are at its walls once more, […]
Interview: Benedict Jacka, Author of the Alex Verus series
Benedict Jacka is the author of the Alex Verus series, an Urban Fantasy series centering around Alex Verus, a mage that can see into the future. Alex is a recluse, being disillusioned from participating in the magical community that thrives in London, England. Nonetheless, he is drawn back into the magical community he had left […]
Review: Reaper (Cradle #10) by Will Wight
It is very rare for a book to make me feel so deeply the grief of a lost loved one, the slow, step by step journey out of depression and apathy, the rejection of family, the joy of being with loving friends, the hopelessness of a lost cause, the hope of a better tomorrow, and the sorrow and brokeness of one who is scared of losing everyone they love. Reaper is a triumph, a book that for me has catapulted the Cradle series from very, very good to an all time great.
Review: Master Artificer (The Silent Gods #2) by Justin T Call
“The world ofThe Silent Gods is so immersive and the characters so compelling, drawing you in immediately and demanding your attention until the final page is turned.”