Nona the Ninth is tremendous—there’s maximum intrigue right from the start in true Muir fashion; in the form of, we don’t know who Nona is and neither does she, though there’s rubbish meals, cool t-shirts, a dog with three legs and a looming … something. It reeks of … something punk—cyberpunk?—punk something as we’re treated to a hopeful story of a person called Nona, and her minders Palamedes-and-Camilla, and the ten-thousand-year-old Pyrrha. Our favourite necromancers-in-space series stops off for a break in a desolate city, in the desert of a world besieged by blue light.
Fantasy
Ledge (The Glacial Trilogy #1) by Stacey McEwan
Synopsis In a place known as The Ledge, a civilization is trapped by a vast chasm and sheer mountain face. Rations are small, living is tough and there is no way to escape without befalling a deathly drop. What’s more, every season the people must present themselves as a human sacrifice to the Glacians – […]
Review: The First Binding (Tales of Tremaine #1) by R.R. Virdi
A South Asian fantasy novel that follow a formula long-time fantasy readers know and love: boy loves, loses, seeks revenge, and becomes a legend.
The Battle that was Lost (The Ringlander #0.5) by Michael S. Jackson
Jackson’s deft hand paints the strokes of this action-packed battle novella in blood and graveyard humour.
Blog Tour Q&A: Worldbuilding with Mark Timmony (Author of Starbinder)
A Q&A on worldbuilding with Mark Timmony, author of Starbinder & Blood of the Spear. Part of the Escapist Book Tours tour for Starbinder.
Review and Essay: Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.
Book Tour Review: Starbinder (An Eye of Eternity Novella) by Mark Timmony
Thank you to Escapist Book Tours for allowing me join this tour. I received a review copy, and this did not influence my thoughts or opinions. Welcome to my stop on the tour! Synopsis Forged in betrayal. Tempered by the stellar winds. Chosen by the stars. For five hundred years since the Sundering, the order […]
Review: Star Binder (An Eye of Eternity Novella) by Mark Timmony
Thank you to Escapist Books for hosting this book tour. Check out the very end of this post for information on a paperback and hardcover giveaway of this novella! Synopsis Forged in betrayal. Tempered by the stellar winds. Chosen by the stars. For five hundred years since the Sundering, the order of the Shaluay Starbinders […]
Realm of Lore and Lies (Fair Ones #1) by Claire Wright
Synopsis In a land that harbours two realms, magical creatures and dangerous games are a way of life and death for the travelling Fianna clans. It is an honour to visit Tír na nÓg, even if the price is pretending Fair Ones don’t hunt humans for sport. Ireland native Aisling never imagined she’d be alone, […]
Blog Tour Review: Essex Dogs (Essex Dogs #1) by Dan Jones
Essex Dogs is a triumphant novel, full of moments, people and ideas that will stick with me for a very long time.
Review: The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon A Broken Heart #2) by Stephanie Garber
Garber’s prose is easy to read as much as it is lyrical and evocative, and her metaphors, even when a little over the top, still render her imagery amazingly, after all, their flair does fit in with the overall vibe of this story.
Review: Of Blood & Fire (The Bound & The Broken #1) by Ryan Cahill
For me, Of Blood & Fire feels like a love letter to classic, traditional fantasy. Ryan Cahill is passionate about the fantasy genre. I thoroughly enjoyed Of Blood & Fire and I look forward to getting to the chonky sequel!