Author Archives: Bookwraiths

Latest Censorship News: Goodreads Can’t Take Criticism, Badly Behaved Social Network?

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Bookwraiths

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THE ROSE AND THE THORN by MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bookwraiths

The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan Genre: Fantasy Series: The Riyria Chronicles #2 Publisher: Orbit (September 17, 2013) Length: 347 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. The Rose and the … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Swashbuckling | Tagged Crown Tower, fantasy series, Hadrian, Michael J. Sullivan, Reading, Revelations, Riyria Revelations, Royce, Sullivan, The riyria Chronicles, Thorn | 4 Comments

THE HORSE AND HIS BOY by C.S. LEWIS

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The Horse and His Boy, by CS Lewis, is a very different type of Narnian adventure than what most readers of the series have experienced, and it is perhaps better because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio Books, Fantasy | Tagged Bree, Calormen, Chronicle of Narnia, cs lewis, Horse and His Boy, Hwin, Narnia, Shasta | Leave a comment

New Booklikes’ Users Labeled Troll Sociopaths

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Bookwraiths

I’m a Goodreads user. I have one account – though my wife and son also have accounts. I do not cyber bully authors or insult them – other than giving them poor ratings and reviews after having read their books. … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged Arts, Author, Book, book review, Booklikes, Cyberbullying, Goodreads, Literature, policy change, social media, sociopath, troll | 4 Comments

The Republic of Thieves

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Bookwraiths

The Republic of Thieves is the much anticipated third book in the Gentleman Bastard series, and we fantasy fans know more than a few people who have been about to go insane waiting for this novel. But finally the wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy | Tagged Book, Fiction, Gentleman Bastard, Lies of Locke Lamora, Red Seas Under Red Skies, Republic of Thieves, Sabetha Kansas, Scott Lynch | Leave a comment

KING OF THORNS (THE BROKEN EMPIRE #2) by MARK LAWRENCE

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Bookwraiths

King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Fantasy – Grimdark Series: The Broken Empire #2 Publisher: Harper Voyager (April 25, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 597 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. THE SOCIOPATH IS AT … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged Emperor of Thorns, grimdark, Jorg Ancrath, King of Thorns, Mark Lawrence, Prince of Thorns, sociopath, the broken empire | 9 Comments

50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Bookwraiths

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Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Bookwraiths

Brandon Sanderson is a fan favorite. One of those writers who can pen an epic fantasy yarn that excels at both world building and magic system construction, and this – along with his compelling storytelling style – has made him … Continue reading →

Posted in Young Adult | Tagged Brandon Sanderson, Fiction, Reckoner, Sanderson, Steelheart, Young-adult fiction | 1 Comment

Goodreads New Policy Censorship or Not?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Bookwraiths

Goodreads just changed their review and shelving policies, and this has enflamed a large majority of their users, who have labeled the change censorship. Indeed, these critics are arguing that the policy is nothing more than Goodreads’ attempt to shield … Continue reading →

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PRINCE CASPIAN by C.S. LEWIS

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Prince Caspian is the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia. C.S. Lewis begins this tale by revisiting the Pevensie children, who have survived WW II and are at a train station … Continue reading →