Monthly Archives: August 2017

TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: FAVORITE BROMANCES

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Today, the guys in the Goodreads Top 5 Wednesday group have an interesting topic, one which is kind of sad from a reading perspective but does happen: Favorite Bromances! “Bromance = platonic relationship between two characters who identify as male.” Well, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Top Five Wednesday | Tagged best fantasy bromances, Brian McClellan, Col Buchanan, Farlander, Greatcoats, Luke Scull, Michael J. Sullivan, Sebastien de Castell, The Grim Company, The Powder Mage Trilogy, The riyria Chronicles, Top 5 Wednesday | 6 Comments

TOP 25 GRIMMEST GRIMDARKS

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Grimdark is a subgenre of fantasy which most readers have heard of. But reading the term and understanding what it means and, even more importantly, which books fit into the category are two entirely different things. So lets try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Fantasy, Lists | Tagged best grimdark books, best grimdark fantasy series, grimdark fantasy, list of best best grimdarks, list of best grimdark books to read, list of best grimdark fantasy, Top 25 Grimmest Grimdarks, top grimdark books, top grimdark series | 18 Comments

FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (AUGUST 28, 2017)

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Another week begins. I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the promise of a new year and … Continue reading →

Posted in Funday Monday | Tagged An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors, Curtis Craddock, Funday Monday, new fantasy releases, Seventh Decimate, STEPHEN R. DONALDSON, The Great God's War, The Risen Kingdom | 2 Comments

FARLANDER

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Farlander by Col Buchanan Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Heart of the World #1 Publisher: Tor Books (January 18, 2011) Author Information: Website Length: 388 pages My Rating: 4 stars Farlanderis the beginning of series which is seriously underappreciated. This initial installment a pleasant surprise, … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged airships, assassins, best fantasy series, Col Buchanan, Farlander, genre blender fantasy, gunpowder, Heart of the World, underappreciated fantasy books, underappreciated fantasy series | 9 Comments

THE FLASH, VOL. 2: SPEED OF DARKNESS

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m happy to have my son, Connor, return to the blog for yet another of his graphic novel reviews. Thankfully, this is becoming something of a regular occasion, and I personally will be enjoying it for as long as … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Star, DC, Flash, Graphic Novels, Rebirth | Tagged Barry Allen, DC Comics, Flash, Rebirth, Shade, speed force, Speed of Darkness, The Flash, The Flash Rebirth, Wally West | 2 Comments

THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Eternal Kingdom by Ben Peek Genre: Fantasy — Epic Series: The Children Trilogy #3 Publisher: Pan Mcmillan (October 1, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 436 pages My Rating: 4 stars Ben Peek shines in The Eternal Kingdom, the final installment of The Children Trilogy. This … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Epic, Fantasy, Uncategorized | Tagged Ben Peek, best epic fantasy books, diversity, epic fantasy, epic fantasy series, fantasy books with diversity, gods, magic, The Children Trilogy, The Eternal Kingdom | 1 Comment

BOOK TRAVELING THURSDAY: A BOOK WHICH LIVED UP TO THE HYPE

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Book Traveling Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Catia and Danielle. Each week everyone picks a book related to that week’s theme, then you write a blog post explaining explain why you choose that book and spotlight all the different … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Traveling Thursday, Uncategorized | Tagged best fantasy book covers, best fantasy covers, Book Traveling Thursday, Brandon Sanderson, MISTBORN, MISTBORN: THE FINAL EMPIRE, worst fantasy book covers, worst fantasy covers | 3 Comments

LOW TOWN

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Low Town by Daniel Polansky Genre: Fantasy Series: Low Town #1 Publisher: Doubleday (August 16, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 4 stars A noir crime story set in a fantasy setting; Low Town is a dark tale of drug dealers, realistic politics, corrupt … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged DANIEL POLANSKY, fantasy with noir crime elements, genre blending fantasy, grimdark, Low Town | 1 Comment

FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (AUGUST 21, 2017)

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Posted in Funday Monday | Tagged An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors, Curtis Craddock, Funday Monday, The Dinosaur Lords, The Dinosaur Princess, The Risen Kingdoms, Tor, Tor Books, Victor Milán | 3 Comments

TOP TEN TUESDAY

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! This is a weekly feature hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, where a new top ten list hits the web every week! This week our topic is … TEN BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SWORD & … Continue reading →