Book Reviews
Northern Wrath – Review
“I know one thing that never dies. The repute each gains in life” Author – Thilde Kold Holdt Pages – 644 Format – Paperback Thankyou to Hannah at Rebellion Publishing and the author Thilde Kold Holdt, for this advance reader copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review. Synopsis A deadContinue reading “Northern Wrath – Review”
Pacific Monsters – Review
Editor – Margrét Helgadóttir Pages – 181 Format – Paperback I was kindly offered a review copy of one of the books in this interesting series by the editor, Margrét Helgadóttir after being recommended by another blogger. I chose Pacific Monsters. Thankyou to Margrét and Fox Spirit books for this review copy – I’ve nowContinue reading “Pacific Monsters – Review”
Sorcery of a Queen – Review
Author – Brian Naslund Pages – 475 Format – Hardcover This is a review of the second book in The Dragons of Terra series. As such by necessity there will be some spoilers for book one – Blood of an Exile. Synopsis They called her the Witch Queen… Driven from her kingdom, the would-be queenContinue reading “Sorcery of a Queen – Review”
The Skald’s Black Verse – Review
Author – Jordan Loyal Short Pages – 330 Format – Ebook Synopsis When a soldier’s murder sparks rebellion in the tiny village of Skolja, Brohr’s past marks him as the prime suspect. Haunted by his brother’s ghost, and drawn into a web of dark pacts and tangled loyalties, Brohr must choose between the path ofContinue reading “The Skald’s Black Verse – Review”
Raven: Blood Eye – Review
Author – Giles Kristian Pages – 354 Format – Ebook Synopsis For two years Osric has lived a simple life, apprenticed to the mute old carpenter who took him in when others spurned him. But when Norsemen from across the sea burn his village, Osric is taken prisoner by these warriors. Their chief, Sigurd theContinue reading “Raven: Blood Eye – Review”
A Ritual of Bone – Review
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”
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”
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”
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”
Prince of Thorns – Review
Author: Mark Lawrence Pages: 373 Format: Paperback Synopsis Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother’s tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knifeContinue reading “Prince of Thorns – Review”
Between Starfalls – Review
Author: SKaeth Pages: 442 Format: Ebook Synopsis Never leave the path. It’s sacred law, punishable by exile. When her son goes missing in the perilous mountains, Kaemada defies the law to search for him. She enlists the help of her hero brother, a priestess berserker, and a fire-wielding friend. But the law exists for aContinue reading “Between Starfalls – Review”
Spit and Song – Review
Author: Travis M Riddle Pages: 510 Format: Ebook Synopsis Kali is a merchant who yearns to leave the harsh deserts of Herrilock and travel across the sea, trading goods and soaking in the sights and cultures. With a new potion on the market undercutting her profits, though, her seabound dreams are put on hold indefinitely.Continue reading “Spit and Song – Review”
The Court of Broken Knives – Review
Author: Anna Smith Spark Pages: 469 Format: Paperback A big thankyou to Anna Smith Spark for this review copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. Synopsis They’ve finally looked at the graveyard of our Empire with open eyes. They’re fools and madmen and like the art of war. And their children go hungryContinue reading “The Court of Broken Knives – Review”
Tales of Kingshold – Review
Author: D P Woolliscroft Pages: 324 Series: The Wildfire Cycle – Book 1.5 Synopsis I am Mareth and I collect tales – tales that do not make the official histories. Join me and learn the secret stories of those who sparked the wildfire. Stories from our past, from that fateful summer and its aftermath. TalesContinue reading “Tales of Kingshold – Review”
The Gatewatch – Review
Author: Joshua Gillingham Pages: 320 Synopsis Torin Ten-Trees and his closest companions, Bryn and Grimsa, set out to join The Gatewatch and become trollhunters. When a troupe of meddling dwarves throws them off course they are captured by trolls and taken as prisoners to a secret gathering deep underground. There they learn that an ancientContinue reading “The Gatewatch – Review”
The Last Wish – Review
Author: Andrzej Sapkowski Series: The Witcher Pages: 288 Synopsis Introducing Geralt the Witcher – revered and hated – who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this first book in the Witcher series that inspired a bestselling game and is soon to be a major Netflix series. Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher,Continue reading “The Last Wish – Review”
A Shattering of Glass (Riven Realm Three) – Review
Author: Deck Matthews Pages: 148 Synopsis THE PAST IS A FRAGILE THING For Shade, returning to Taralius is like a homecoming she never wanted. She soon finds that old relationships are changed and past contacts have turned sour. Worse yet, a bitter enemy stalks the streets—a venomous assassin who’s sworn to deliver Shade to herContinue reading “A Shattering of Glass (Riven Realm Three) – Review”
Alien: Out of the Shadows Audio Adaptation – Review
This is a bit of a shorter review than usual (stop cheering at the back!) for a 4½ hour dramatisation of Tim Lebbons’ Alien: Out of the Shadows. This is a bit of a strange review to write due to it not being a true review of the book – I’ve been able to scoreContinue reading “Alien: Out of the Shadows Audio Adaptation – Review”
Lost Solace – Review
Author: Karl Drinkwater Synopsis Sometimes spaceships disappear with everyone on board – the Lost Ships. But sometimes they come back, strangely altered, derelict, and rumoured to be full of horrors. Opal is on a mission. She’s been seeking something her whole life. Something she is willing to die for. And she thinks it might beContinue reading “Lost Solace – Review”
Dust of the Darkness – Review
This is a review for book two of Deck Matthews’ Riven Realm series. If you want to check out my review of book one, The First of Shadows you can find it here! “You fight steel with steel. But you fight the shadow with light—or by learning to see in the darkness.” In Dust ofContinue reading “Dust of the Darkness – Review”
Embers of War – Review
Embers of War is a book that ticks all the boxes – plot, worldbuilding, characters, writing style, immersion and quite simply exudes a slick, professional vibe. “They say that our remembrances shape our personalities. But what happens to us when our recollections are altered? Who do we become?” I’d been meaning to get around toContinue reading “Embers of War – Review”
The Poppy War – Review
Author: R F Kiang Publisher: Harper Voyager Pages: 544 (Content/Trigger Warning is at the bottom of the review.) I’d heard alot about the Poppy War and those who love it seem to really love it. So I was surprised about the mixed reviews. I personally really enjoyed it, despite a few elements that weren’t toContinue reading “The Poppy War – Review”
Binti – Review
Author: Nnedi Okorafor Publisher: Tor Books Pages: 96 Binti is an easy read that incorporates some important themes, without feeling preachy. It’s a space adventure, and it manages to make for a fast paced and interesting read. Because of this, the word count does let down the plot – there is simply not enough spaceContinue reading “Binti – Review”
We Ride the Storm – Review
We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson is one of the best books I’ve read, ever. It really is fantastic and Devin’s recent deal with Orbit books is fully deserved; you can see why they have put their faith in her to deliver a full series. So why did I love it? A number ofContinue reading “We Ride the Storm – Review”
The Bitter Twins – Review
A return to Sarn with more fleshed out characters and world, Jen William’s brilliant humour and imagination, and the building blocks in place for an exciting finale When I wrote my review for The Ninth Rain, I asked readers who prefer fast paced books to stick with it as it begins slowly but heats upContinue reading “The Bitter Twins – Review”
Neon Leviathan – Review
Author: T. R. Napper Pages: 358 Publisher: Grimdark Magazine, Feb/March 2020 Synopsis A collection of stories about the outsiders – the criminals, the soldiers, the addicts, the mathematicians, the gamblers and the cage fighters, the refugees and the rebels. From the battlefield to alternate realities to the mean streets of the dark city, we walkContinue reading “Neon Leviathan – Review”
Review of the novelette, Bloodchild – Octavia E.Butler
Publisher: Headline This review does contain potential spoilers Synopsis: Years ago a group known as the Terrans left Earth in search of a life free of persecution. Now they live alongside the Tlic, an alien race who face extinction; their only chance of survival is to plant their larvae inside the bodies of the humans.Continue reading “Review of the novelette, Bloodchild – Octavia E.Butler”
The First of Shadows – Review
The worldbuilding, characterisation and intrigue of a full novel packed into less than 200 pages. The perfect shorter fantasy read. Author: Deck Matthews Pages: 159 Publication: Self Published, January 2019 Synopsis How do you kill a shadow? As a raging storm descends on the Blasted Coast, the crippled young rigger, Caleb Rusk, meets a strangerContinue reading “The First of Shadows – Review”
This Is How You Lose The Time War – Review
Authors: Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone Pages: 209 Publication: Jo Fletcher Books, 16th July 2019 Synopsis Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, whatContinue reading “This Is How You Lose The Time War – Review”
Dragonslayer – Review
A fast paced ‘back to basics’ traditional fantasy tale that keeps the fun factor high. Author: Duncan M Hamilton Publisher: Tor Pages: 304 Rating: 4.5 stars (Rounded up to 5 on Goodreads/Amazon) Synopsis: With the dragons believed dead, the kingdom had no more need for dragonslayers. Drunk, disgraced, and all but forgotten, Guillot has longContinue reading “Dragonslayer – Review”
Kalanon’s Rising – Review
A gripping murder-mystery fantasy thriller with great characters, exciting twists and turns and a fleshed-out world. Author: Darian Smith Website Twitter Facebook: DarianSmithAuthor Pages: 424 Synopsis Solve a murder, stop a war, save the world. Sir Brannon Kesh spent years building a new life as a physician and leaving the name Bloodhawk (and the wartimeContinue reading “Kalanon’s Rising – Review”
Parasites – Review
This is a review for Parasites by Matthew Samuels. I received a copy in exchange for a fair and honest review. I took a while just thinking how to properly describe the sub-genre of sci-fi that I feel Parasites sits in. Solarpunk is probably the closest – despite having a slight dystopian vibe in parts,Continue reading “Parasites – Review”
Countdown to Omega – Review
An intriguing and thought-provoking sci-fi venture into the origins of men and Gods. Self Published Paperback £9.00 Ebook £3.00 Amazon UK Amazon US This is a review for Robert Wingfield’s Science Fiction Novel, ‘Countdown to Omega.’ I was kindly gifted an ebook copy of Countdown to Omega from the author in exchange for a fairContinue reading “Countdown to Omega – Review”
Kingshold (Wildfire Cycle Book One) – Review
There are politics, humour and action aplenty in this gripping story featuring a strong ensemble of characters, set in a rich and vibrant world that you can’t help but want to explore to the edges of the map. Self Published Ebook £3.99 (or free to borrow on Kindle Unlimited) Paperback £13.00 Amazon UK This isContinue reading “Kingshold (Wildfire Cycle Book One) – Review”
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