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Review: The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

December 20, 2024 by Alan Behan Leave a Comment

Synopsis A gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle, Cameron Johnston’s The Last Shield is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence. The ancient forest realm of Sunweald is bordered on two sides by far mightier nations – a precarious situation. At its centre, the Sunweald Palace is […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Fantasy, Grimdark, Heist, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy

Review: The Oathsworn Legacy by K.R. Gangi

December 19, 2024 by Bill Adams Leave a Comment

Synopsis: Rawley and Baelin make a living the only way they know how—protecting the people of Centrum by slaying the dark things that stole their childhood: Monsters, and everything evil. Though the work never ends, and there’s plenty of coin to go around, Rawley and Baelin discover a sinister secret hidden deep within the crevices […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews, Self Published, SPFBO Articles Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, KR Gangi, Self Published, SPFBO, SPFBOX, The Oathsworn Legacy

Book Review: Blood Brothers by Rob J. Hayes

December 17, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: A sad, sweet, heartfelt story about remembering fallen loved ones wrapped up in magic, action, and a fascinating world. Synopsis: Blood Saberu is dead. His last request, that his brothers carry his body up the Heaven’s Trail mountains to make sure he gets into Heaven. Full Review: It was wonderful to be back […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Asian Inspired, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Novella, Self Published

Book Review: New Sword Smell: A Splatter Elf Collection by Philip Overby

December 14, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: Bloody dark and bloody entertaining. A short story collection perfect for fans of Kings of the Wyld and The Witcher. Synopsis: Includes naughty language and splattery violence. In the chaotic, gore-slicked world of Groteskia, everyone owns a sword, but few know how to use them. Enter Katzia of Clovenhoof aka the Splatter Elf, […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery Tagged With: Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published, Short Story Collection

Series Review: The Dark Elf Trilogy (The Legend of Drizzt) by R. A. Salvatore

November 13, 2024 by chilcottharry Leave a Comment

The tales and adventures of Drizzt Do’Urden, famed and infamous Dark Elf of who this series gets its name, are a beloved classic adored by many fantasy readers since the late 80’s. And for today’s ramblings by yours truly, we go right back to the beginning…

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Heroic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Reviews, Sword and Sorcery Tagged With: Baldur's Gate, Book Review, D&D, DnD, Drizzt, Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Forgotten Realms, High Fantasy, Homeland, Legend of Drizzt, R. A. Salvatore, Random House, RPG, Sojourn, The Dark Elf Trilogy, Wizards Of The Coast

Review: The Shadow Of The Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #1) by John Gwynne

November 8, 2024 by Alan Behan Leave a Comment

Synopsis Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic new fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne. After the gods warred and drove themselves to extinction, the cataclysm of their fall shattered the land of Vigrið. Now a new world is […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Dragons, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Norse Mythology, Reviews, Sword and Sorcery Tagged With: Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Orbit Books

Arc Review: Thunder Kraken (Kraken Rider Z Series #2) by Dyrk Ashton and David Estes

October 24, 2024 by Alan Behan Leave a Comment

Synopsis While the road to acceptance into Triumf’s Citadel Academy has been filled with pain, suffering, and more joy and surprises than Zee could’ve possibly imagined, now is his time to shine. After all, he’s the first kraken rider in more than a thousand years! Who could possibly defeat him? Except now he must be […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Action Fantasy, Dragons, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

Book Review: ShadowBane by Cal Logan

September 18, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review – Japan-inspired world, a grimdark tone, and packed to the brim with bloody action. An absolutely epic read! Synopsis: One womb, one soul, two fates. One will rise. One will fall. Shura and Jin are the last of a divine bloodline, operating at the bloodiest fringes of society where they wield might and […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Asian Inspired, Dark Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

Traitor’s Blade (Greatcoats #1) by Sebastien de Castell

September 8, 2024 by Pippin Took, the shire hobbit Leave a Comment

Synopsis Falcio is the first Cantor of the Greatcoats. Trained in the fighting arts and the laws of Tristia, the Greatcoats are travelling Magisters upholding King’s Law. They are heroes. Or at least they were, until they stood aside while the Dukes took the kingdom, and impaled their King’s head on a spike. Now Tristia […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy

Book Review: The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston

August 13, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: Grueling, gritty, and grimdark as hell. A main character who takes badass and resilient to a whole new level. Synopsis: A gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle, Cameron Johnston’s The Last Shield is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence. The ancient forest realm of […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Grimdark, High Fantasy, Military Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Books, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Grimdark, Grimdark Fantasy

Review: House of Chains (Malazan Book of the Fallen #4)

July 23, 2024 by Alan Behan Leave a Comment

Synopsis In Northern Genabackis, a raiding party of savage tribal warriors descends from the mountains into the southern flatlands. Their intention is to wreak havoc amongst the despised lowlanders, but for the one named Karsa Orlong it marks the beginning of what will prove to be an extraordinary destiny.Some years later, it is the aftermath […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Demons, Grimdark, Military Fantasy, Reviews, Sword and Sorcery Tagged With: Book Review, Books, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books

Book Review: Throne of Blood (Battleborn Mage #3) by Angel Haze

July 11, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: Magic, mayhem, action, and monsters. Dark fantasy with surprising humor and a whole lot of fun. Synopsis: Amid the king’s death, magic storms rage, spreading fear against the mages. Killien will stop at nothing until he finds his sister, Fate. Her magic is both feared and hunted by mages, soldiers, assassins and the […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Tagged With: #DarkFantasy, Book Blog, Book Review, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

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