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 […]
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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 […]
Book Review: In the Shadow of Their Dying by Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith Spark
TL;DR Review: Horror-rific grimdark fantasy that will send chills down your spine. Synopsis: The third best assassin. A second rate mercenary crew. One terrifying demon. As Sharaam crumbles under siege, a mercenary crew hires an assassin to kill the king. For Tash, it’s a chance at glory—to be the best blade in the dark Sharaam […]
Review: Babel by R.F. Kuang
Babel is a brilliant historical fiction novel, and a deeply uncomfortable read. Kuang writes it beautifully—whether she’s discussing lemon cakes or opium dens.
Book Review: Dark Town by Palmer Pickering
TL;DR Review: Fun and fluffy LitRPG. Easy reading, engaging characters, and a simple yet addicting progression. Synopsis: Part cozy, part bloody, all fun. Hidden underneath the small town of Haverly Arms lies an entrance to the Dragon’s Game, an extensive world where adventurers compete to collect power objects and progress to the next level. Temerity’s […]
Book Review: Archangel’s Fall (Lightbearer Book 1) by Andrew Bryan
TL;DR Review: Demons battle angels for the souls of humanity…but not in the way you’re expecting! Synopsis: When the archangel Gabriel crashes down into a London Accident and Emergency department on a busy Saturday night, Grace’s already hellish shift turns into a living nightmare. Soon the spiritual sensitivity that has tortured her most of her […]
Book Review: Bridge of Kings by Logan D. Irons
Synopsis: Two Warriors. Two Kings. One bridge. Some men hold secrets that are far darker than war. An old oath obligates Ulf Bodvarsson to join King Harald Hardrada’s army of Norsemen, seeking to assert his claim to the English crown. Yet near Stamford Bridge, enemies await, seeking to fulfill their own oaths of blood. The […]
Book Review: BestGhost by CJ Daley
Synopsis: The Old Mayor’s Mansion sits just a few miles outside the town of Cemetery. When best friends Sean and Devon want to increase views on their ghost investigation channel, they know the mansion is the perfect spot to film. Armed with a slew of new equipment, the buddies set out to capture the paranormal […]
Book Review: The Fall is All There is by CM Caplan
TL;DR Review: Razor sharp and insanely grimdark. Cynical, cruel, manipulative, and absolutely spellbinding characters. Synopsis: All Petre Mercy wanted was a good old-fashioned dramatic exit from his life as a prince. But it’s been five years since he fled home on a cyborg horse. Now the King – his Dad – is dead – and Petre […]
Book Review: LastRock (Great Souls #3) by Phil Tucker
TL;DR Review: Epic, addicting, complex, and action-packed. A spectacular new entry into what is arguably the best progression fantasy series around. Synopsis: Scorio has won his vengeance. His foes lie vanquished, his skeptics silenced. Yet, as the powers of hell watch eagerly, Scorio and Naomi spurn those who would recruit them, and venture into the […]