Author – Adrian Tchaikovsky Pages – 496 Genre – Fantasy Publishing Information – 8th December 2022, Head of Zeus/AdAstra The One Sentence Review A complex and richly layered story that may not suit everyone but definitely rewards the readers’ patience. The Blurb There has always been a darkness to Ilmar, but never more so thanContinue reading “City of Last Chances – Review”
Category Archives: Fantasy
Slaughtered Gods – Review
Author – Thilde Kold Holdt Pages – 656 Publishing Information – October 22nd 2022, Solaris. Genre – Historical Fantasy & Mythology The One Sentence Review Slaughtered Gods is a stunning finale to the Hanged God trilogy; love, loss, teeth, beasts, axe-blades, fire, Gods and darkness collide in a dramatic and worthy depiction of Ragnarök. TheContinue reading “Slaughtered Gods – Review”
Legends and Lattes – Review
Author – Travis Baldree Pages – 320 Publishing Information – Tor, 10th November 2022 I am bringing this review to you as part of the UK Tor Blog Tour. Thanks so much to UK Tor, Black Crow PR and the author Travis Baldree for giving me this opportunity to be part of the tour inContinue reading “Legends and Lattes – Review”
The Battle That Was Lost – Review
Author – Michael S Jackson Pages – 57 (plus an extra 31 pages included with the first 3 chapters of Ringlander: The Path and the Way.) Publishing Information – Self Published The One Sentence Review The Battle That Was Lost is a surprisingly fleshed out novella that reads like a fast paced episode of anContinue reading “The Battle That Was Lost – Review”
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Review
Author – Shauna Lawless Pages – 434 Publishing Information – Ad Astra, Head of Zeus, September 2022. The One Sentence Review A triumphant debut that pulls you into late 10th century Ireland, expertly combining events inspired by real history with intriguing magic and an absolutely fantastic level of political intrigue and knowledge of the timeContinue reading “The Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Review”
Negalyod: The God Network – Review
Author – Vincent Perriot Pages – 208 Publishing Information – Titan Comics, 19th July 2022. Buy here! The One Sentence Review A beautifully illustrated and coloured graphic novel set in an intriguing dinosaur dystopia. The Blurb Negalyod follows dinosaur shepherd, Jarri, as he joins a rebel group intent on destroying the totalitarian government that controlsContinue reading “Negalyod: The God Network – Review”
Lightblade – Review
Author – Zamil Akhtar Pages – 516 Publishing Information – Self Published, The One Sentence Review A smart, surreal science fantasy with welcome Middle Eastern influences and a truly imaginative world. The Blurb In three days, Jyosh will slay the God Emperor, or die trying. But first he must train his lightblade skills. While asleep.Continue reading “Lightblade – Review”
The Junction – Review
Author – Norm Konyu Pages – 176 Publishing Information – Titan Comics, 12th April 2022. Graphic Novel | Fantasy, Mystery The Blurb When a missing child, Lucas Jones, reappears on his Uncle’s doorstep in his hometown of Medford after an absence of 12 years, the brief moment of joy is clouded by mystery. Where hasContinue reading “The Junction – Review”
A Touch of Light – Review
A thoroughly enjoyable and captivating debut that presents three equally exciting narratives in a dark but beautifully imagined world. Author – Thiago Abdalla Pages – 481 Publishing Information – Self Published, 1st March 2022 Thankyou to Escapist Book Tours and the author Thiago Abdalla for the opportunity to read this work in exchange for anContinue reading “A Touch of Light – Review”
Gunmetal Gods – Review
Zamil Akhtar’s dark and brutal Middle Eastern fantasy excites, horrifies and captivates in equal measure; a real triumph. Author – Zamil Akhtar Pages – 475 Publishing Information – Self Published Gunmetal Gods initially intrigued me with its striking cover art, and I looked into the author’s work. I signed up to his newsletter and downloadedContinue reading “Gunmetal Gods – Review”
Spells and Spaceships 