TL;DR Review: More magic, more action, and all the spice and steam you could ask for. A spectacular “opposites attract” romance. Synopsis: “All you see is that I run. Why haven’t you realized I always come back?” She is lightning and storm. A spy, driven out of her home by a tyrant ruler. He is […]
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Book Review: Stone and Sky (Stone and Sky #1) by Z.S. Diamanti
TL;DR Review: Warcraft meets Lord of the Rings in this light, positive, enjoyable high fantasy tale of friendship and courage. Synopsis: Come fly away on griffin-back! Fly off to the world of Finlestia in this epic fantasy story for readers looking for adventure, magic, and just plain fun; a tale where friendships must overcome insurmountable odds […]
Book Review: Scales of Balance (A Vengeful Realm #1) by Tim Facciola
TL;DR: Spartacus meets Game of Thrones. Magic, manipulation, insurrection, and bloody spectacle galore. Synopsis: Peace bought by blood seldom lasts, for vengeance knows no end. The same is true for mortals and Gods alike. Decades, centuries, eras may pass, but the cycle remains. As war and revolution rise again, Zephyrus finds himself at the center […]
Book Review: The Thirteenth Hour (The Cruel Gods #1) by Trudie Skies
TL;DR Review: Magic-based steampunk with a colorful cast of characters, wicked gods, and a lovely slow-burn romance. Synopsis: WHEN THE SAINTS FAIL, THE SINNERS STEP UP.Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city of Chime, demanding worship and tribute from their mortal subjects. Kayl lost her faith in them long ago, and now seeks to protect vulnerable […]
NEW RELEASE: Abandoned by the Gods by Ronit J.
Happy Friday, y’all! Today, FanFiAddict is thrilled to bring you a brand new release by a long-time friend of the site and a wonderful author: Ronit J. He’s got a brand new short story collection launching today, and we’re so excited to share it with you. Synopsis: Welcome to Adeva… A land abandoned by the […]
Cover Reveal: Embers of a Fractured Soul (Elmerïan Chronicles Book 3) by Corey Ratliff
It is Wednesday, my dudes (and dudettes), which is the perfect day for not only frogs (IYKYK) but also a COVER REVEAL! Today, we’re honored to be helping epic fantasy author Corey Ratliff reveal the cover for the third book in his Elmerïan Chronicles series, Embers of a Fractured Soul. Already, we’ve seen the dragon-filled […]
Book Review: Purgatory (Rogue Stars #1) by Jaime Castle
TL;DR Review: Prison Break meets space marines…with a hint of Avatar thrown in for good measure. Synopsis: A fight for survival at the edge of the galaxy. In the depths of space, far from the watchful eyes of Lenzaaban government, lies Prison Station 12, or as it’s fearfully known, Purgatory. It’s here that Commander Predaxes, […]
Book Review: The Never Wars by David Pedreira
TL;DR Review: Rainbow Six-level action with a delightful Suicide Squad flavor. Military sci-fi with all the science you could ask for. Synopsis: From the author of Gunpowder Moon—a Library Journal Best Debut Novel—comes The Never Wars, a mind-bending mix of Interstellar and The Expanse in which a group of disgraced Special Forces are given one chance to redeem themselves. The question is whether […]
Book Review: Reign and Ruin (Mages of the Wheel #1) by JD Evans
TL;DR Review: The perfect blend of romantic and epic fantasy. Clever, engaging characters, an enthralling story line, and a lava-hot romance. Synopsis: “All magic is beautiful…and terrible. Do you not see the beauty in yours, or the terror in mine? You can stop a heart, and I can stop your breath.” She is heir to a Sultanate […]
Book Review: Soul Cage by Luke R. Schulz
TL;DR Review: Murder for power, magic from death. A familiar-feeling story that is immensely readable from start to finish. Synopsis: Murder Breeds Magic All power comes with a price. In a world where magic is transferred by the act of killing another, Myddrin stands above the rest. Having accidentally killed the most powerful mage in […]
Cover Reveal: Shadows Within (Silver Empire Book 2) by Timo Burnham
FanFiAddict is thrilled to host the cover reveal for Shadows Within, the second book in Timo Burnham’s Silver Empire series. Fans of progression fantasy will want to pay attention to this one–it’s a fast-paced, martial arts-focused progression series with an emotional core. The first book’s cover sets the expectations right off the bat: And boy, […]
Book Review: Card Mage (Slumdog Deckbuilder #1) by Benedict Patrick
TL;DR Review: A fully immersive and highly addictive card-battling experience from start to finish! Synopsis: Build your deck. Prepare for battle. Change the world. Born in the slums of Domstadt, City of Cards, Hick has known only poverty. The only way to make life better for himself and his family is to play the magical card […]