Author – Lee C. Conley Pages – 384 Format – Audiobook Synopsis “Only valour and steel can stand against the rising dead” Arnar is a land of warriors, its people as stalwart as the stones themselves. In a land of dark forests and ancient hill forts, a forgotten evil is awoken by curious minds. TheContinue reading “A Ritual of Bone – Review”
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10 fantasy books that explore the oceans!
I love the oceans – the diverse life, the weird and the wonderful, the great unknown. The oceans hold so much discovery and mystery. So many possibilities. Here are 10 fantasy books in which you can get your ocean fix! The Bone Ships R J Barker For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their shipsContinue reading “10 fantasy books that explore the oceans!”
Review – Salvation
Author – Peter F Hamilton Pages – 532 Format – Paperback Synopsis Know your enemy – or be defeated. AD 2204An alien shipwreck is discovered on a planet at the very limits of human expansion – so Security Director Feriton Kayne selects a team to investigate. The ship’s sinister cargo not only raises bewildering questions,Continue reading “Review – Salvation”
Temeraire – Review
Author – Naomi Novik Pages – 333 Synopsis Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old; finding a warmer berth in Nelson’s navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son of Lord Allendale. Rising on merit to captain his own vessel, Laurence has earned himself aContinue reading “Temeraire – Review”
#Norsevember
I’m excited to present a new reading challenge; Norsevember. What is Norsevember? Norsevember is a reading event in which we talk about, recommend, read and review Norse inspired books! There is also a reading challenge should you wish to take part and a couple of giveaways if you sign up. You don’t have to signContinue reading “#Norsevember”
The Bloggers Spotlight: Part 4
Welcome to the 4th issue of The Bloggers Spotlight; if you’re not familiar it’s simply an opportunity to be introduced to some great book bloggers and a chance for me to give back some positivity. Thanks for reading, enjoy! Justine & Timy at Storytellers on Tour Justine & Timy work so hard running Storytellers onContinue reading “The Bloggers Spotlight: Part 4”
A Wizard of Earthsea – Review
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Pages: 161 Format: Ebook Synopsis Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty wordsContinue reading “A Wizard of Earthsea – Review”
6 things I love about blog tours!
I’ve created this post for two reasons. One is that I needed a new topic to talk about for a feature, and I wanted it to be something positive. The other is that I have seen a bit of unfair criticism levelled at blog tours on twitter recently. Whilst everyone is entitled to their ownContinue reading “6 things I love about blog tours!”
Blood of an Exile – Review
Author : Brian Naslund Pages: 416 Format: Hardcover Published by Tor Review Overview A splendid tale that combines a traditional heroic quest with political manoeuverings, characters you’ll love and moments to make you sit up in bed. I absolutely loved that the author settles dragons into the ecosystem of the world, and the knock onContinue reading “Blood of an Exile – Review”
The Wrack – Review
Author: John Bierce Pages: 240 Format: Ebook Synopsis Plague has come to the continent of Teringia. As the Wrack makes its slow, relentless march southwards, it will humble kings and healers, seers and merchants, priests and warriors. Behind, it leaves only screams and suffering, and before it, spreads only fear. Lothain, the birthplace of theContinue reading “The Wrack – Review”
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