A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS is an HBO adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Dunk and Egg novellas. I absolutely love these low stakes prequels to the A Song of Ice and Fire universe that take place a century or so before the events of the books. The three-released novellas star Ser Duncan the Tall […]
Low Fantasy
Review: The Not So Mundane Mysteries of Norman Melamourne by G.J. Terral
Synopsis: If Norman Melamourne, a Source-hating ex-detective, had things his way, the Source wouldn’t have snapped into existence twenty years ago. After all, it’s the reason his wife lost her life; he lost his job, and now even his favorite restaurants use Source-processed ingredients. He can taste the difference, and it’s awful. When a consulting position lands […]
Review: Legacy of Brick & Bone (Tainted Dominion #2) by Krystle Matar
Synopsis: Follow the law and you’ll stay safe. But what if the law betrays you? It all started with the girl from the river: mutilated, tattooed, murdered. Tashué couldn’t help but look for answers and in the process, he uncovered the ugly truths being hidden by the very law he used to believe in—the law […]
Review: Anji Kills a King (The Rising Tide #1) by Evan Leikam
Synopsis Anji works as a castle servant, cleaning laundry for a king she hates. So when a rare opportunity presents itself, she seizes the chance to cut his throat. Then she runs for her life. In her wake, the kingdom is thrown into disarray, while a bounty bigger than anyone could imagine lands on her […]
Review: The Scroungers (Vermin of the Old Empire Bk1) by Thomas J Devens
Synopsis: The Lords have fallen. It was the war to end all wars. Violence had plagued the Fractured Kingdoms since the fall of the Old Empire. But as the generals and the lords died in the Valley of Torglen, the folk looked beyond their allegiances. Beyond their nations. The bedraggled masses that survived the battle […]
Book Review: Brigands and Breadknives (Legends and Lattes #2) by Travis Baldree
TL;DR Review: Cozy yet adventurous, entertaining but also immensely heart-warming, with fascinating insights into the author—and ourselves! Synopsis: Return to the fantasy world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with a new adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller Fern Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller’s life for decades, but […]
Review: The Pawns of Havoc (The Envoys of War #0.5) by Dave Lawson
This is a fun and bloody fantasy novella that hits the ground running. A great entry point into The Envoys of War series.
Book Review: The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
A beautifully written novella about two sisters—and an audiobook that blends music and prose.
Review: The Scroungers (Vermin of the Old Empire #1) by Thomas J. Devins
An anti-war story set in a Medieval town, The Scroungers is told through many perspectives and vignettes.
Review: The Sovereign (Magic of the Lost, Book 3) by C.L Clark
The Sovereign brings princess Luca and soldier Touraine together one last time in the thrilling conclusion to C. L. Clark’s beloved queer political fantasy trilogy. Luca is the new queen of Balladaire. Her empire is already splintering in her hands. Her uncle wasn’t the only traitor in the court, and the Withering plague will decimate her people […]
Review: The Ascenditure (Daughter of Summit and Sea #1) by Robyn Dabney
The Ascenditure might be one of the most fun books I’ve read this year—a fresh breath of mountain air.
Review: We Men of Ash and Shadow/The Hand that Casts the Bones (The Vanguard Chronicles) by HL Tinsley
Synopsis: ‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ is the first book in the Vanguard Series and follows the journey of protagonist, John Vanguard, through the dark and corrupt city of D’Orsee. A Grimdark gas lamp novel, ‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a world […]