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Most Disappointing Fantasy Books

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Great post highlighting disappointing fantasy books. And yeah, my pick was included. Take a look.

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WORST FANTASY BOOK COVERS — PART 3

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Your weekly … I mean, semi-weekly … Well, more like whenever I get around to publishing it list of really, really bad fantasy covers! Please hold down the applauds. Now, we have a great selection for you this time around … Continue reading →

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THE OBSIDIAN HEART (PART 2 OF ECHOES OF EMPIRE) by MARK T. BARNES

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The Obsidian Heart is a prime example of a second book in a series that actually works. Here Mark T. Barnes has taken all the amazing world-building from The Garden of Stones, … Continue reading →

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SUNG IN BLOOD by GLEN COOK

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Sung in Blood is a little known work penned by Glen Cook, the author of such amazing series as The Black Company and The Dread Empire, and it was written by Mr. … Continue reading →

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TRAITOR’S BLADE (GREATCOATS #1) by SEBASTIEN de CASTELL

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Traitor’s Blade by Sebastien de Castell Genre: Fantasy Series: Greatcoats Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (February 10, 2014) Author Information:Website | Twitter My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. In Traitor’s Blade, Sebastien de Castell has succeeded in deftly crafting a … Continue reading →

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ICE FORGED by GAIL Z. MARTIN

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Ice Forged is an entertaining but flawed fantasy/post-apocalyptic hybrid that dazzles in its depiction of the frozen waste of Edgeland and its prisoners/colonists but undergoes a disappointing evolution near the end that … Continue reading →

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BEST FANTASY COVERS – PART 2

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Bookwraiths

It’s that time again! Nope, it’s not vacation time, but it is time for Bookwraiths second part of our Best Fantasy Covers! I was very grateful for the response my first list got, especially all the comments and messages it … Continue reading →

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THE IRON WOLVES by ANDY REMIC

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Iron Wolves by Andy Remic Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Rage of Kings #1 Publisher: Angry Robot (December 31, 2013) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 457 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The Iron Wolves is … Continue reading →

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WORST FANTASY BOOK COVERS – PART 2

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Your favorite dose of bad fantasy covers is back with some really BAD examples of fantasy art, not just the art itself but also the nonsensical nature of some of these covers. So with out any unnecessary explanations, here are … Continue reading →

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NIGHT OF THE HUNTER by R.A. SALVATORE

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Night of the Hunter by R.A. Salvatore Genre: Fantasy Series: Companions Codex #1 | Legend of Drizzt #25 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (March 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 380 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 … Continue reading →

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