Author Archives: Bookwraiths

ROMULUS BUCKLE & THE CITY OF THE FOUNDERS

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Bookwraiths

This is a new feature I decided to do occasionally. A time when I can go back and shine the spotlight on a book that I really enjoyed in the recent past, but not enough other people have discovered. And … Continue reading →

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TOUGH TRAVELING — PURE GOOD

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Every Thursday, Nathan over at Fantasy Review Barn hosts a weekly party where blogs set out with Diana Wynne Jones’ hilarious book The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel in hand to explore all the tropes … Continue reading →

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CONVERGENCE

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Convergence by Jeff King and Scott Lobdell. Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Convergence Publisher: DC Comics (October 13, 2015) Length: 320 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Convergence is the series that set out to put the Infinite back … Continue reading →

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AN APPRENTICE TO ELVES

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Bookwraiths

An Apprentice to Elves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear Genre: Fantasy Series: Iskryne World #3 Publisher: Tor (October 13, 2015) Author Information: Sarah Monette at: Website | Twitter Elizabeth Bear at: Website | Twitter Length: 320 pages My Rating: … Continue reading →

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY: AN APPRENTICE TO ELVES

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Bookwraiths

.   An Apprentice to Elves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear Genre: Fantasy Series: Iskryne World #3 Publisher: Tor (October 13, 2015) Length: 320 pages   Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear return with the third book in their Iskryne … Continue reading →

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THE GILDED CHAIN

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The Gilded Chain by Dave Duncan Genre: Fantasy Series: The King’s Blades #1 Publisher: Harper Voyager (September 1, 1999) Author Information: Website Length: 418 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. The Gilded Chain begins the six book series The … Continue reading →

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EMPEROR OF THORNS

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Fantasy – Grimdark Series: The Broken Empire #3 Publisher: Ace (August 6, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 448 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Prince of Thorns was a seminal … Continue reading →

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PRETTY POLLY

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Pretty Polly by Barbara Hambly Genre: Fantasy Series: Darwath Short Story Publisher: Self Published (July 14, 2015) Author Information: Website Length: 38 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Barbara Hambly labels this and other Keep of Dare novelette’s … Continue reading →

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WAITING ON WEDNESDAY — THE KING’S JUSTICE

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine to let readers share their excitement for books coming out soon, and the novel I’m eagerly awaiting is this book of two novellas by one of my favorite fantasy … Continue reading →

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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (OCTOBER 5, 2015)

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Bookwraiths

The work 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 grind, deep down, I’m not, … Continue reading →

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