7.5/10 - Soon to be posted on Grimdark Magazine I received an uncorrected proof copy of Blood of an Exile in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Brian Naslund and Tor. Bershad the Flawless is a dragon-slayer. After betraying the King fourteen years ago Bershad was exiled and given a brutal... Continue Reading →
9.5/10 - Soon to be posted on Grimdark Magazine. I received an uncorrected proof copy of The Dragon Republic in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank R.F. Kuang and Harper Voyager. The Dragon Republic is a phenomenal follow-up to what was one of my highest rated fantasy books of 2018, and... Continue Reading →
8/10 "I am thinking," the voice in the chaos said to Lionel, "of writing a new tragedy. You're going to play the hero." I received an advanced reading copy of Ghosts of Gotham in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Craig Schaefer and 47North for the opportunity. Lionel Page is an investigative journalist... Continue Reading →
I know that everybody loves lists so below, in no order, are the top twelve science fiction and fantasy books that I have read so far this year. I hope everyone reading this is good and keeps on reading, writing, blogging, and generally kicking ass in all directions. Peace. x Adrian Tchaikovsky - Children of... Continue Reading →
8/10 "Another Heart of the Void? The sky is shattered, the rain sends men mad. Even the geese are trying to eat us. What the fuck do we have to gain by unleashing that kind of power again?" I received an advanced reading copy of Crowfall in exchange for an honest review. I would like... Continue Reading →
9/10 I received an uncorrected proof copy of Master of Sorrows in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Justin Call and Gollancz. The narrative begins as we are introduced to the 17-year-old acolyte Annev. He is aiming to progress to the desired status of an Avatar of Judgement in this educational environment. The atmosphere... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 Although I read this for Fantasy Book Review's contribution to The Self Published Fantasy Blog Off it was a book that had been on my horizon for some time so I was thrilled when it was placed in our group. I am happy to announce that Behind the Vale was my first semi-finalist from... Continue Reading →
10/10 I received an advanced review copy of The Hod King in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Josiah Bancroft and Orbit Books for the opportunity. When I concluded my review of Arm of the Sphinx I stated that I would be counting down the days until I could rejoin Senlin... Continue Reading →
9/10 I received an advanced copy of Kings of Assassins in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to RJ Barker and Nazia and Jenni at Orbit. *This may contain slight spoilers for the trilogy* Well, The Wounded Kingdom trilogy. Where should I start? I can safely say in the (almost) two years I have... Continue Reading →
9/10 To be posted on Fantasy Book Review shortly ~~ I received an advance reader copy of Arm of the Sphinx in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Josiah Bancroft and Orbit Books. Bancroft's second outing in The Books of Babel series was originally self-published in 2015 and has recently been... Continue Reading →
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