Author Archives: Bookwraiths

SKULLSWORN

Skullsworn by Brian Staveley. Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Stand Alone (Unhewn Throne Series) Publisher: Tor Books (April 25, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 304 pages My Rating: 2.5 stars With his new standalone novel Skullsworn, Brian Staveley returns to the world of … Continue reading

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WITHIN THE SANCTUARY OF WINGS

Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan  Genre: Fantasy Series: The Memoirs of Lady Trent #5 Publisher: Tor (April 25, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 352 pages My Rating: 3 stars Within the Sanctuary of Wings is the fifth and final book in Marie Brennan’s … Continue reading

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INDIE WEDNESDAY: CHRIS TURNER

Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to include self-published, indie, and small press works in my reading schedule.  But it is difficult to know where to start: So many new authors and books to examine to find … Continue reading

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TOP TEN TUESDAY

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 … TOP TEN FAVORITE BOOK COVERS FROM … Continue reading

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FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (MAY 1, 2017)

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

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DEATHSTROKE, VOL. 1: THE PROFESSIONAL

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

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HELDENHAMMER

Heldenhammer by Graham McNeill Genre: Fantasy – Warhammer Series: The Legend of Sigmar #1 Publisher: Games Workshop (April 29, 2008) Author Info: Website | Twitter Length: 416 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars There are times when all a fantasy reader craves is a simple, action-packed, and enjoyable tale, one … Continue reading

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THE LIBRARIANS AND THE MOTHER GOOSE CHASE

The Librarians & the Mother Goose Chase by Greg Cox Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy/TV Publisher: Tor (April 25, 2017) Series: The Librarians #2 Author Information: Website Length: 288 pages My Rating:  3 stars Quirky, fun, and fast-paced, this second installment of The Librarians series is another action-packed story, … Continue reading

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INDIE WEDNESDAY: GLEN CRANEY

Along my reading journey, I’ve made a conscious decision to include self-published, indie, and small press works in my reading schedule.  But it is difficult to know where to start: So many new authors and books to examine to find … Continue reading

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THE TEN THOUSAND

The Ten Thousand by Paul Kearney Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Macht #1 Publisher:  Solaris (August 26, 2008) Length: 465 pages My Rating: 4 stars   The Ten Thousand is a grimdark fantasy penned by Paul Kearney.  Inspired by the historical journey of ten … Continue reading

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