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”
Category Archives: Fantasy
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”
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”
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”
Spells and Spaceships 