Review of ~ Laura M Hughes – Danse Macabre

7/10 "All angels are men, all men are crows, and all crows are liars." Danse Macabre is Laura M Hughes's debut outing and at only 56 pages I was able to read this novella in about an hour. It follows a seemingly innocent and shy young girl called Blue who has to complete a mission...

Review of ~ David Gemmell – Lord of the Silver Bow (Troy #1)

8.5/10 Lord of the Silver Bow is the first story in Gemmell's Troy trilogy and it was a joy to read. Although this is the first Gemmell book that I have read, I know that he is often heralded as the King of writing Heroic Fantasy. His skill in this field mixed with a story...

Goodreads Book Tag

I was "tagged" after reading Bentley's article over at Book Bastion and seeing as I am having a dull day in awaiting the gasman, I thought I would give this a go! 1) What was the last book you marked as “read”? Joe Abercrombie - Before They Are Hanged "A character-driven fantasy story that is...

Guest Review of ~ Steven Erikson – Gardens Of The Moon (Malazan Book Of The Fallen #1)

9.5/10 - Review by Holden R Johnson (The Red Heir) “Convergence,” Tool said. “Power ever draws other power.” Why have I waited so long to read this? There will be spoilers in the section that discusses characters - so please tread lightly! Gardens of the Moon, The first entry in the Malazan Book of the...

Review of ~ Joe Abercrombie – The Blade Itself (The First Law #1)

8/10 I was up until half five yesterday morning reading intensely to finish off this story. I didn't write the review then as it would have been a tired, mumbled mess with little to no eloquence and it wouldn't have included any cool sounding words. Let's see how I get on now after a good...

Review of ~ Vic James – Gilded Cage (Dark Gifts #1)

8.5/10 I received an ARC of Gilded Cage from NetGalley and I would like to thank Vic James and Del Rey Books. Gilded Cage is set in a dystopian, totalitarian alternative United Kingdom where certain individuals are born with the power of Skill. This created world is a mix of Dickensian Britain (with slave towns)...

Review of ~ James Patterson – Jack and Jill (Alex Cross #3)

8.5/10 "Jack and Jill" is the third story in Patterson's gripping novels about police detective and psychologist, Dr. Alex Cross. Here, we see Alex working on two of the most complex homicide cases of his already glittering career. Involving perhaps four or more different killers. Like the majority of the cases that Dr. Cross is...

Review of ~ Mark Lawrence – Prince of Fools (The Red Queen’s War #1)

9/10 This review contains minor spoilers. "I'm a liar and a cheat and a coward, but I will never, ever, let a friend down. Unless of course not letting them down requires honesty, fair play or bravery." Prince of Fools, the first story in The Red Queen's War trilogy is set in The Broken Empire...

Review of ~ Mike Russell – Strungballs

7/10 - I received a copy of Strungballs in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank the author and also, Jay the Strangebooks secretary for this opportunity. This review will contain minor spoilers. This is a short novella, numbering only 66 pages and when it commences, we are introduced to a young...

Review of ~ Mark Lawrence – Red Sister (Book of the Ancestor #1)

9/10 - I received an advanced copy of Red Sister from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to announce my gratitude to Mark Lawrence, Ace and Berkley Publishing Group for this opportunity. Throughout this narrative, we flaunt within the mind of and follow the actions of Nona. Our protagonist is a...