Summary Unicorns don’t exist, and dragons aren’t real, but the Fae are. And they are to be feared. Or so the tales say. As the sole sorceress within the Lion King’s court and kingdom Isolde is valued for her power, provided she fulfills the king’s commands. Her task? Deal with a child who has emerged […]
Review: The Ruptured Sky by Jessica A. McMinn
Summary Princess Amikharlia likes a fight. Abandoning her homeland, she travels across the ruins of Whyt’hallen to take up the hunt against the mutated remnants of a magical war that killed the gods and tore the sky asunder. But these vicious beasts are not the darkest shadow hanging over Amika’s life—it’s the forbidden magic she’s […]
Author Q&A: Tim Hardie (A Quiet Vengeance, The Brotherhood of the Eagle)
Tim Hardie, author of SPFBO7 finalist Hall of Bones has recently entered his new book, A Quiet Vengeance in SPFBO9. Being a huge fan of A Quiet Vengeance, I couldn’t help but ask Tim Hardie for an interview. Tim was kind enough to sit down with me to answer some questions I had regarding his […]
Mid Year Book Awards
It’s that time of the year again. It’s time to look back and reflect on the books we have read. I have been in a slump for the majority of the year, but I’ve read some pretty great books since the year started. Time flies by so quickly; it goes by fast if you are […]
Review: The Sunset Sovereign by E.M. McConnell
Summary There are seven Supplicants destined for the Capital, chosen as children by mysterious Voices, who are known as the Sovereigns. Lynn and Willow go to Sunrise, who are devoted to beginnings and the morning. Fabio and Aidan go to Day, Isobel and Hollie go to Sunset, Yvaine goes to Night. Will the seven Supplicants […]
Review: A Necromancer Called Gam Gam by Adam Holcombe
Synopsis A grandmotherly necromancer seeking resolution for her past with the help of her loyal entourage: an undead cat and a spectral knight. A girl on the run from the Eternal Empire for the mysterious power she possesses. When a chance encounter pulls them together, Gam Gam will do what it takes to protect Mina […]
Review: The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
Synopsis A fifteen-year-old teenager is the backbone of her small Midwestern family, budgeting the household finances and raising her younger brother while her mom, a talented artist, weaves beautiful tapestries. For six years, it’s been just the three of them—her mom has brought home guests at times, but none have ever stayed. Yet when her […]
Author Interview: Christer Lende
What better way to spend Valentines Day than reading a dark fantasy series that has a found family trope and incredibly imaginative creatures? Author Christer Lende is releasing the conclusion to The Beast Hunters of Ashbourn trilogy this Valentines Day so I grabbed that opportunity to have a chat with him about his books. The […]
5 Middle Grade Books For Adults
There’s nothing like revisiting a favourite childhood book. The charm, the magic, and the wonder of rereading a middle grade book are unparalleled. But what if you don’t want to read the same book for the umpteenth time? What if you want to read a new middle grade book? Are books that cater to children […]
Review: Seasons of Albadone (The Eighth Chant) by Élan Marché and Christopher Warman
Synopsis Four seasons. Four stories.An aspiring enchantress searches for a way to lift a terrible curse.A drunken father makes a dangerous wish.A foreman tilts the balance between nature and progress. A mother travels with her dying child in search of a healer.Four paths merge. Four destinies intertwine. Adriel is an apprentice enchantress living in the […]