Holes in the Veil epitomizes the classic middle book of a series: it expands the world and introduces some new characters and a bit of a mini-narrative while continuing with overall narrative for the main protagonists, as well. That is not to say it is boring or overly trope-y, because it is not. Holes in the Veil takes The Goblets Immortal series to a new level, and I was very happy in the direction of story.
Review: Skyward Inn by Aliya Whiteley
Skyward Inn by Aliya Whiteley is a really trippy science fiction novel about the aftermath of a war on another planet, called Qita. The Inn serves as a gathering place for residents: a place where they can imbibe and connect with others; that is, until a new face disturbs the peace.
Review + Signed Book Giveaway: Dragon Mage (Rivenworld #1) by ML Spencer
I was first introduced to Dragon Mage by one of my blog cohorts, David S. When I saw the very large, self-published adventure fantasy with the giant dragon on the cover… I was all in. My initial excitement was only exacerbated by some of the great reviews that were floating around about the book. Needless to say, expectations were high; and, spoiler alert: Dragon Mage does not disappoint.
Review: Call of the Bone Ships (The Tide Child Trilogy #2)
The Call of the Bone Ships is part 2 in R.J. Barker’s The Tide Child Trilogy, and, in my opinion, while it does represent an expansion on the first book in the series, The Bone Ships, and presents some similarities it is also very different in a lot of ways. That being said, I still found it to be a very enjoyable read.
Review: Highfire by Eoin Colfer
I picked up Highfire due to what I had heard from other readers, which basically can be summed up as such: “It is about a lazy, oft-drunk dragon who has a crude sense of humor. Oh, plus murder or something.” That was about where my expectations were. I was looking forward to a funny, snarky, juvenile book about a dragon with some kind of plot snuck in there, and that is exactly what I got. I would say this book lived up to my expectations.
Review: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey
Cloning is an oft-approach sci-fi concept, each version complete with it authors’ own flavor. It is also a concept that has evolved over the years as technology and society have changed. In The Echo Wife, Sarah Gailey’s unique take on cloning has combined with their pointed writing style to create a story that is both thought-provoking and cautionary.
Review: Engines of Oblivion (The Memory War #2) by Karen Osborne
Engines of Oblivion is the second and final installment in The Memory War duology by Karen Osborne, and I was even more impressed with this one than I was the first. It just as dark and mysterious as Architects of Memory (the first installment in the series, check out that review here), but with even more twists and a deeper look into the alien technology the series is based on. Answers, I tell you. We get answers.
Review: Architects of Memory (The Memory War #1) by Karen Osborne
Review: We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen
Book Tour + Giveaway: Truth and Other Lies (Nine World Chronicles #1) by Lyra Wolf
Welcome to my stop on the Truth and Other Lies book tour. I am excited to be take part. I have posted information about the book below, as well a review and a giveaway! Happy Reading!