Long has presented us with an incredible adventure that hits the ground running, full of fascinating and interesting characters, that are also so delightfully vivid, to open a series that promises so much more to come. The writing is truly atmospheric, fast paced and flowing, without sacrificing any detail, nor weighing down the story with any needless expositing. It all happens so organically that you are fully immersed in this cold pirate world.
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Review: Thick As Thieves (Book #2 in the Tales Of Thamorr Series) by MJ Kuhn
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. […]
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 […]
Review: The Archive Undying (The Downworld Sequence #1) by Emma Mieko Candon
Emma Mieko Candon is clearly a very talented writer, she’s created this incredibly unique world filled with fascinating ideas and intricate characters. The idea of AI Gods who corrupted and ruined the cities they created and kept is what really hooked me. Add in humans who can communicate with these AI and control what I imagined as huge mechs, this is a great book for anyone who loves a complex tale with sci-fi elements.
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 […]
Book Review: The Combat Codes (The Combat Codes Saga, 1) by Alexander Darwin
Synopsis In a world long ago ravaged by war, the nations have sworn an armistice never to use weapons of mass destruction again. Instead, highly-skilled warriors known as Grievar Knights represent their nations’ interests in brutal hand-to-hand combat. Murray Pearson was once a famed Knight until he suffered a loss that crippled his homeland — […]
BOOK TOUR: Wild Court by Matthew Samuels – Excerpt
Massive thanks to Escapist Book Co. and Matthew for allowing me to be one of the Book Tour hosts for Wild Court! Below, you will find information on the book and author, where you can purchase, and an excerpt from Wild Court! Book Information Wild Court by Matthew SamuelsSeries: N/AGenre: Urban FantasyIntended Age Group: AdultPages: […]
Review: Have You Decided On Your Question by Lyndsey Croal
Synopsis If you could live your life over again, what would you ask to change? Something big? Something small? A single moment? Have you decided on your question? Zoe has. Tired of feeling alone and lost, Zoe seeks out an experimental virtual therapy experience from Alternative Reality Tech, which offers patients the opportunity to explore […]
COVER REVEAL: These Burning Stars (The Kingdom Trilogy #1) by Bethany Jacobs
Massive thank you to Orbit and Bethany Jacobs for allowing me to host the cover reveal for Bethany’s debut science fiction novel, These Burning Stars (The Kingdom Trilogy #1), out on October 17th. Book Info A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empire that spans star systems, built on the bones of a genocide. A […]
Review: The Corset by Laura Purcell
If nuanced character work calls to you, you don’t shy away from gothic horror with explicit gore, and you want something that keeps you on the edge of your seat with you breath held tight, dear reader, you’ll devour this cleverly woven book.
Review: Myriad by Joshua David Bellin
Synopsis Miriam Randle works for LifeTime, a private law enforcement agency that uses short-term time travel to prevent crimes from happening. Though a seasoned time traveller, she is continually haunted by the death of her twin brother, whose murder remains unsolved years later. When a routine assignment ends in tragedy by Miriam’s hand, she finds […]