Synopsis “This book feels like a worthy successor to some of the greats of fiction, including Malazan, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Wheel of Time.” – Andy Peloquin Amazon #1 bestseller of the Darkblade series. “This reality is like the grimmest, darkest, thing in the world.” – Michael’s Mother. Prince Barodane could not […]
Sword and Sorcery
Tears of the Maelstrom (The Legacy of Boulom #2) by Timothy Wolff
Synopsis: The realm has been saved, but at what cost? With Vaynex on the brink of civil war, Tempest Claw struggles for peace among his people, many of whom seek vengeance for their lost deity. As the recession grows deeper, one thing remains clear: Tempest will either find common ground with his brethren, or a […]
Review: Arc Copy – A Reckoning of Storm and Shadow (Heirs Of War #3) by Jamie Edmundson
Synopsis A Clash of Gods and Champions. A Reckoning of Storm and Shadow. Sanc continues his quest to unravel the mysteries of the gods of Silb. But will the answers help or hinder his mission to defeat Ezenachi? And what awaits him upon his return to Dalriya? Peyre and Liesel have played instrumental roles in […]
Review: The Sun Prince (Bonds of Kin #2) by L. R. Schulz
Synopsis THE BONDS OF KIN MUST HOLD The King-Radiant has fallen. Zapour has been liberated and the siblings triumphant, but at what cost? Two years have passed since their victory over the Eagles. Peace between the nations has not gone as planned. Gelvard has seized control of Lumindal and a cloud of war now surrounds […]
Review: A Crucible of Fire and Steel (Heirs of War #2) by Jamie Edmundson
Synopsis The sequel to An Inheritance of Ash and Blood Sent to unknown lands on a mission to save Dalriya, Sanc must find his feet fast if he is to survive. As he discovers others who share his powers, he becomes embroiled in the conflicts of this new world. What is Sanc prepared to do, […]
Review: An Inheritance Of Ash And Blood (Heirs Of War Trilogy #1) by Jamie Edmundson
Synopsis Sorcery is dying out No one misses it. Feared and despised in equal measure, Sanc is only tolerated because he’s the son of the powerful Duke of Morbaine. But Sanc is more important than he knows. When his life is threatened, he is forced to confront his true inheritance. For a new god has […]
Review: Truth of Crowns (The Ash Eternal #1) by Carl D. Albert
Synopsis: “Secrets, secrets are so fun. Secrets, secrets – cut my tongue.” In a land where magick is heresy and ancient forces manipulate human whims, secrets will tear a fragile peace asunder. Four people stand at the heart of this burgeoning war. An unproven prince who married a woman forbidden to him. A sickly boy […]
Review: A King’s Radiance (Bonds of Kin #1) by L. R. Schulz
Synopsis Three siblings… a rebel, a prince, a prisoner The sun’s light shines bright over the land of Zapour, and only a select few can harness its power. But all power comes with a cost, and the world is not kind to those who refuse to pay it. Raiz Glaive, a strong shine wielder, was […]
Review: The Hungry Fire (Serpentstone #1) by A.M. Obst
Synopsis: Her parents died as heroes. When their murderous enemy returns for revenge, she must learn to handle the truth before she can save her world. Betharad’s devotion to her family’s legacy will never fade. The newly elected leader of her town is determined to do her best for her community and orphaned siblings. But […]
Review: The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson
Synopsis Thor broke the sword Tyrfing to save the roots of Yggdrasil, the tree that binds earth, heaven and hell. Now the elves need the weapon for their war against the trolls. Only Scafloc, a human kidnapped and raised by elves, can hope to persuade Bolverk the ice-giant to make Tyrfing whole again. But Scafloc […]
Review: From Cold Ashes Risen (The War Eternal Series #3) by Rob J. Hayes
Synopsis The Corpse Queen Comes. Eskara has lost everything. The War Eternal has cost her everything she loves, and the Iron Legion has taken the rest. Yet there is something that is still hers, something that kept her warm during her time in the Pit. Anger and a lust for vengeance. First on the list […]
Review: Under an Azure Sky (Elysia Dayne #1) by Wil Chan
Synopsis: Elysia Dayne is a renowned hero, mercenary, and monster slayer famed for killing a dragon in single combat. At least, that’s how the bards tell it. However, there was a time when she thought that dragons were beautiful. The jaded sword master accepts a job along the unforgiving borderlands to rescue Princess Isabella Solemaine, […]