Synopsis How does the opportunity ever arise for one person to alter the destiny of a world? As the nations of Angall move closer to a Holy War, the four Illborn are to face momentous challenges, while seeking answers about who they are and what their growing powers mean. After Arion and Allana are drawn […]
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Review: Daughter of Redwinter (The Redwinter Chronicles #1) by Ed McDonald
Daughter of Redwinter is beauty and brutality personified, a perfect melding together of coming of age fiction and the pursuit of finding ones own identity in a world that doesn’t accept you, the exploration of mental health and a character study of one of the most interesting and well realised protagonists I’ve ever had the pleasure of being in the head of.
No Heart for a Thief (Malitu #1) by James Lloyd Dulin
I’m eagerly awaiting the continuation of Kaylo and Tayen’s story and No Heart for a Thief is highly recommended from me.
Book Review: Cold from the North (Onyxborn Chronicle’s #1) by D.W. Ross
Synopsis Driven by the promise of an ancient prophecy which will bring the dark ways of an old god back to power and prominence, an army of invaders swarms Ogulf Harlsbane’s homeland slaughtering all those who oppose them. Along with his people, Ogulf must seek refuge from this savage force. In his search of sanctuary, […]
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, […]
The Price of Power by Michael Michel
Synopsis Prince Barodane could not hold back the darkness. Not even in himself. He laid an innocent city in its grave and then died a hero. In his absence, war whispers across the land. Power-hungry highborn dispatch spies and assassins to the shadows as they maneuver for the throne, while an even greater threat rises […]
Review: The Thirteen Hour (The Cruel Gods #1) by Trudie Skies
The Thirteenth Hour (The Cruel Gods #1) by Trudie SkiesDisclaimer: I am reviewing for Before We Go Blog on their SPFBO 8 team, and this book is in our pile, however this review does not reflect the opinions of BWG Synopsis When the saints fail, the sinners step up. Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city […]
Review: A Sea of Cinders (The Voice of No Quarter #1) by Adam Bishop
Synopsis In Cellagor—a land segregated between humans and Elves—fear, manipulation and war are inevitable. Nearly one hundred years have passed since the War of the Fallen, a cataclysmic battle between human and Elf which left both races teetering on the brink of extinction. Now, the Age of Tranquility is finally nearing its end, and the […]
Where Heroes Were Born (Pillars of Peace #3) by Tom Dumbrell
Synopsis Ten years have passed since the Battle of Highcastle. As Peacehaven’s new king takes the country from strength to strength, Fran strikes out on her own in neighbouring Cornesse, where she is the chosen shield to the venerated queen, Mathilde. It seems Mathilde has everything under control—except her own future. Concerns for Cornesse’s royal […]
Indie Accords Wrap-Up
This post will wrap-up each of the books I read, but I’ve also already written Goodreads blurbs and will be posting up Amazon reviews too. Amazon especially is such an important platform for Indie/Self-Pub authors so if you’re not posting reviews on Amazon, I highly recommend doing so at least for the Indie reads. Also these are in order that I read them, not in order I preferred them. All of these books were incredible and I continue to be blown away by each self-pub book I read.
Book Tour/Spotlight Post: Birth Of The Storm by Valerie Storm
Book Information:Birth of the Storm by Valerie StormSeries: Demon Storm #1Genre: YA FantasyIntended Age Group: 16 – 24Pages: 325Published: June 13, 2022Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing Book Blurb: Kari, a young wolf demon, learns her parents’ isolation is justified when they’re killed by humans from the village near their mountain home—humans who found them because of […]
Book Tour & Review: A Kings Radiance (Bonds of Kin, Book 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 […]