Review of ~ T.M. Lakomy – The Shadow Crucible

9/10 I received a review copy of The Shadow Crucible in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank T.M. Lakomy and Select Books Inc. for this opportunity. This novel was influenced by the scriptures found within the Nag Hammadi scrolls which were written sometime between the 2nd and 3rd-century A.D. and resurfaced...

Review of ~ Craig Schaefer – Winter’s Reach (Revanche Cycle #1)

8/10 Winter's Reach is Craig Schaefer's entry for this year's Self Published Fantasy Blog Off and is Fantasy Book Review's first semi-finalist. Although he is mostly known for the Daniel Faust series, this is Schaefer's foray into writing complex dark fantasy. It starts by following a young nobleman called Felix who has a plan to...

Guest review ~ T.M Lakomy – The Shadow Crucible

8/10 Review by the awesome Michael Britt "Mortals are weak and prone to mistakes; do not measure us by our worst, but rather by our virtue. In a world where we have many reasons to be evil, some choose goodness." Shadow Crucible is such a strong debut novel! I'm not even sure what I could...

Review of ~ Anna Smith Spark – The Court of Broken Knives (Empires of Dust #1)

9/10 "Not sure I really feel like fucking someone who's part god and part suicidal drunk, you know" I received an advanced copy of The Court of Broken Knives via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Anna Smith Spark and Harper Voyager. This will be posted on Fantasy Book...

Review of ~ James Patterson – Cat and Mouse (Alex Cross #4)

7.5/10 It was amazing to return to the corrupt and thrilling world where the policeman, psychologist and all around great family man, Alex Cross tries to solve insanely complex. homicide cases. Although often extremely violent and upsetting, dealing with the darkest sides of what crimes humans can commit, I love reading this series and the...

Review of ~ Michael R. Fletcher – Fire and Flesh – A Manifest Delusions Short Story

8/10 *Quick review* Fletcher's short story, Fire and Flesh is a standalone tale from his Manifest Delusions series. I haven't yet read that series but it has been on my radar for a while. Fletcher advised me that this 17-page-narrative would be fine to approach before reading Beyond Redemption so, one rainy day I frequented...

Review of ~ Sebastien de Castell – Traitor’s Blade (Greatcoats #1)

9/10 Traitor's Blade is the debut novel by the immensely talented Sebastien de Castell. Many of my friends are racing through and really enjoying Greatcoats so I decided to jump on the bandwagon to see what all the fuss is about. The Greatcoats were the King's elite soldiers simply named after their attire. They acted...

Review of ~ Sarah Gailey – River of Teeth

6.5/10 I received an advanced copy of River of Teeth via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Sarah Gailey and Tor. River of Teeth is an alternative history/fantasy Western adventure where the cowboys and mercenaries ride hippos instead of horses. Winslow Houndstooth is the main protagonist and he has...

Review of ~ R.J. Barker – Age of Assassins (The Wounded Kingdom #1)

8.5/10 - Will be posted to Fantasy Book Review shortly. I received an advanced copy of Age of Assassins in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Orbit Books, Nazia, and R.J. Barker for this opportunity. Age of Assassins was simply unputdownable. It has been a long time since I have devoured...

Review of ~ Nicholas Eames – Kings of the Wyld (The Band #1)

8.5/10 I received a free copy of Kings of the Wyld in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Nicholas Eames, Nazia, and Orbit Books. Saga were a world famous band containing five legendary mercenaries who were feared, respected and completely admired. Bards' sang their praises, ladies wanted their babies, and children...