Synopsis Ryia Cautella, a.k.a. the Butcher of Carrowwick, and her motley crew have succeeded in the ultimate heist . . . with the most dire possible consequences. A terrifyingly powerful tool has fallen into the hands of Callum Clem, the criminal leader of the Saints, who was already one of the most dangerous men alive. […]
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Review: Among Thieves (Book #1 in the Tales Of Thamorr Series) by MJ Kuhn
Synopsis Ryia ‘the Butcher’ has earned her reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the city — not to mention the sharpest tongue. Yet a deadly secret has kept Ryia in hiding. A death-defying heist is all that stands between Ryia and her freedom — but even the Butcher can’t do it alone. Unfortunately for […]
Spiritchild by Danielle Lauren
Synopsis Beyond the veil, the spirit realm connects all living things together. The ocean to the sky. The rain to the ground. The air, and the trees. But there is a darkness bleeding through the veil, tearing spiritlife out by the roots, leaving a lifeless void in its wake. The seasons have stopped turning, life […]
Review: The Necessity of Rain by Sarah Chorn
Oh, what a truly stunning book. I’ve read nearly all of Sarah’s books and The Necessity of Rain really shows off her gorgeous writing and heart-breaking stories. Sarah has this incredible way of breaking your heart, and then patching it back up in a way that makes you feel so satisfied.
Review: The Grace of Kings (The Dandelion Dynasty) by Ken Liu
Synopsis One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time Two men rebel together against tyranny—and then become rivals—in this first sweeping book of an epic fantasy series from Ken Liu, recipient of Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. Hailed as one of the best books of 2015 by NPR. Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a […]
The Words of Kings and Prophets (Gael Song #2) by Shauna Lawless
Synopsis Ireland, 1000 AD. Gormflaith is unhappily married to Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, and although a queen she struggles with her limited position. As an immortal Fomorian with the secret gift of magic, Gormflaith has a burning desire: to find and destroy the hidden fortress of her sworn enemies, the Descendants, who seek […]
Ranking All of the Dungeon Crawler Carl Books
This series is like if D&D and video games got drunk and had a kid, and that kid is a mean little bastard.
Review: Fly with the Arrow (Bluebeard’s Secret #1) by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Fly with the Arrow is a clever retelling with a fantasy twist. Wilson’s world building reminds me of Holly Black’s Folk of the Air series where cruelty, trickery and riddles are on tap, wild fae creatures are a plenty, and plotting and scheming are their favorite pastimes.
Review: The Warden by Daniel M. Ford
Summary: There was a plan. She had the money, the connections, even the brains. It was become one of the only female necromancers, earn as many degrees as possible, get a post in one of the grand cities, then prove she’s capable of greatness. The funny thing about plans is that they are seldom under […]
Book Tour and Review: A Talon’s Wrath (Riftborn, 3) by Steve McHugh
Synopsis Lucas Rurik faces unwanted celebrity, ancient enemies, and dangerous zealots in a thrilling urban-fantasy noir from the author of the Hellequin Chronicles. Centuries of life experience inside and outside the Rift couldn’t prepare former Raven Guild member and riftborn detective Lucas Rurik for his latest set of challenges. First, when his capture of a […]
The Necessity of Rain by Sarah Chorn
This is a book that can and should be appreciated by everyone, not just SFF readers.
Review: Ascendant (Songs of Chaos) by Michael R Miller
Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean