Synopsis It has been twenty years since the end of the war. The dictatorial Augurs—once thought of almost as gods—were overthrown and wiped out during the conflict, their much-feared powers mysteriously failing them. Those who had ruled under them, men and women with a lesser ability known as the Gift, avoided the Augurs’ fate only […]
Fantasy
Book Review: A Shade of Madness (The Ashes of Avarin, Book 2) by Thiago Abdalla
Synopsis Avarin tumbles into madness through the shattered ruin of a centuries-old peace. As griffin riders clash against airships above and hordes of madmen below, Lynn finds herself surrounded by enemies. Ones that will test the limits of her faith. To defeat them, she must risk everything… including her sanity. Adrian has lost the Legion, […]
Review: A Shade of Madness (The Ashes of Avarin #2) by Thiago Abdalla
Brimming with intrigue, betrayals, plot twists, frenzied madness, and fervor worship, A Shade of Madness is aptly named and an extraordinary showcase in characterization and well controlled pacing.
Series Review: The Winnowing Flame Trilogy by Jen Williams
Synopsis The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces – talk about a guilt trip. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns […]
Review: The Daughters of Izdihar (The Alamaxa Duology #1) by Hadeer Elsbai
SYNOPSIS: From debut author Hadeer Elsbai comes the first book in an incredibly powerful new duology, set wholly in a new world, but inspired by modern Egyptian history, about two young women–Nehal, a spoiled aristocrat used to getting what she wants and Giorgina, a poor bookshop worker used to having nothing–who find they have far […]
Review: No Heart for a Thief (Malitu #1) by James Lloyd Dulin
As an editor, there have only been a few books where I truly did not have to do much work. This was one of them. I have never enjoyed a debut as much as I enjoyed No Heart for a Thief. His writing skill alone could be enough to carry the book, but he went ahead and wrote a damn good story to accompany it.
Book Tour and Review: A Cup of Tea at the Mouth of Hell by Luke Tarzian
Hello everyone! This is my stop on the Escapist Book Company tour of A Cup of Tea at the Mouth of Hell by Luke Tarzian. I had the extreme pleasure of editing this book and have worked with Luke before. I’ll go into more detail in the full review, but I will say that this book has left an impact on me, even all these months later. For now, here’s some more about it!
Review: Mark of the Fool (Mark of the Fool #1) by J.M. Clarke
A super fun progression fantasy read with D&D elements in school/University type setting.
ARC Review: No Heart For A Thief (Malitu #1) by James Lloyd Dulin
SYNOPSIS We are the stories we tell ourselves…even the lies. The Thief, a great spirit, and her descendants have abused their ability to steal magic for centuries. When Kaylo starts to hear the song of other people’s magic, he must learn to hide from his people as well as the invaders. A gift or a […]
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Synopsis From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hand sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night. It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, […]
Review: Wrath from the Mountains (The Bane Sword Saga #2) by D.A. Smith
The Bane Sword Saga is picking up momentum. Smith’s ronin rampage is a whirlwind of cursing and slicing that’s not slowing down anytime soon
Review: Devil’s Road by Gary Gibson
GUNS, CARS AND KAIJU: Fast & Furious meets Pacific Rim. A short but super fun adrenalin pumping pedal to the metal death race with Kaijus,, gangsters and mad scientists….roller coaster fun!