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 […]
Fantasy
Review: Mushroom Blues (The Hofmann Report Book One) by Adrian M. Gibson
Quite a trip… Synopsis Two years after a devastating defeat in the decade-long Spore War, the island nation of Hōppon and its capital city of Neo Kinoko are occupied by invading Coprinian forces. Its fungal citizens are in dire straits, wracked by food shortages, poverty and an influx of war refugees. Even worse, the corrupt […]
Book Review: Fate of the Argosi by Sebastian de Castell
TL;DR Review: Equal parts hilarious, thrilling, emotional, and riveting. So much depth and insight wrapped up in an always-entertaining fantasy story. Synopsis: The third utterly compelling fantasy adventure in the ARGOSI trilogy, exploring the origins of the SPELLSLINGER series to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers alike. While liberating a notorious thief from prison, Ferius […]
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: Thieves Duology by MJ Kuhn
TL;DR Review: Fast-paced, gritty action, high stakes, and delightful characters. The perfect series to scratch my Locke Lamora itch! Synopsis: In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the dockside city of Carrowwick—not to mention the sharpest tongue. But Ryia Cautella is not […]
Review: The Lies of the Ajungo (Forever Desert #1) by Moses Ose Utomi
Synopsis They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there are no heroes in the City of Lies. They say there are no friends beyond the City of Lies. But would you believe what they say in the City of Lies?In the City of Lies, they cut out your tongue […]
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 […]
Cover Reveal – Blood of Midgard by Baptiste Pinson Wu
Today its time to do a cover reveal for the talented Baptiste Pinson Wu and show the world the fantastic cover for his new Norse Mythology series, The Army of One Trilogy. Which starts with Book One – Blood Of Midgard Check out the details below and keep an eye out for the release date… […]
Review: Golden Flames (Dragonblood Assassins Series #4) by Jaime Castle and Andy Peloquin
Synopsis The battle grows dire. The death toll rises. The end is nigh.Natisse, believing Kullen has fallen to a traitor’s blade, fights on to honor his memory and to complete his final to save their Empire from the enemy fleet threatening destruction. Together with Golgoth, she must stand before the very fires of Hell to […]
Cover Reveal: The Wingspan of Treason by L. N. Bayen
TRUTH IS A KNIFE. LOYALTY’S A CAGE. NO ONE IS INNOCENT.
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 […]
Book Review – Thorns of War by João F. Silva
Rating – 9.5/10 Synopsis: One breath. One jump. One death. The Known World is in peril once again. Old grudges are made anew and settled only on the battlefield, with threads of smoke flowing in the air. Gimlore saved her town and her family, and she has even learned that trusting people may not always […]