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... Continue Reading →
8/10 - Review to appear on Fantasy Book Review shortly. "Virtuality is the new reality" Within my online social circles, I have heard many amazing things about the writer Michael R. Fletcher. My peers were so influential that I decided to check out one of his books and I chose this one because of the... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 "The Red Gods Are Rising" *Contains minor spoilers* I received a free advanced copy of Godblind in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Anna Stephens and Harper Voyager. To begin with, I must admit that after reading the excellent Godblind I think I will be eternally afraid of betrayal and hammers. The... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 I received a free copy of Stranger of Tempest in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Tom Lloyd and Gollancz. I am not ashamed to admit that I was drawn to reading this book by how stunning Jon McCoy's cover artwork is. The second thing that made me think this... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
9/10 I received an advanced copy of Blackwing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Ed McDonald, Orion Publishing Group and Gollancz. *Minor spoilers may follow* McDonald begins this tale by placing the reader in the Misery - following the action of Captain Galharrow and his crew of Blackwing... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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