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THE HUMAN DIVISION (OLD MAN’S WAR #5) by JOHN SCALZI

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. I read The Human Division a few months ago. Since I thoroughly hated it, I tried to return it to the library where I got it from, put it out of my … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Stars, Military, Science Fiction | Tagged best military sci-fi novels, best military science fiction, John Scalzi, Old Man's War, The Human Division | 3 Comments

THE DELPHI REVELATION (THE DELPHI TRILOGY #3) by CHRIS EVERHEART

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. In his YA series, The Delphi Trilogy, Chris Everheart has slowly introduced readers to a global conspiracy called the League of Delphi; a secret order which has evolved from the original Oracle … Continue reading →

Posted in Young Adult | Tagged best independent YA, best self published YA, best YA series, Chris Everheart, Delphi, Delphi Trilogy, Oracle of Delphi, The Delphi Revelation, The Delphi Trilogy, Zachary White | 5 Comments

THE HERESY WITHIN

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Heresy Within by Rob J. Hayes Genre: Fantasy Series: The Ties That Bind #1 Publisher: Ragnarok Publications (October 13, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 526 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The other day I … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark, High | Tagged Arbiters, best independent fantasy, best self published fantasy, magic system, Rob J. Hayes, The Heresy Within, The Ties That Bind, witch hunters | 4 Comments

TOUGH TRAVELING — HIGH PRIESTS

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Every Thursday, Nathan over at Fantasy Review Barn hosts a weekly party where blogs get to follow along with Diana Wynne Jones’ hilarious book The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel listing their favorite books with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Lists, Tough Traveling | Tagged Barbara Hambly, Diana Wynne Jones, fantasy lists, Glen Cook, high priests in fantasy, margaret weis, Mark C. Perry, STEPHEN R. DONALDSON, Tough Traveling Thursday, tracy hickman | 9 Comments

TARKIN (STAR WARS) by JAMES LUCENO

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Bookwraiths

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . . EPISODE III (and then some) It is a dark time for the Empire. Although the Clone Wars have ended, most of the vile Jedi been destroyed, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Science Fiction, Space Opera, Star Wars | Tagged best Star Wars Expanded Universe novels, best star wars novels, Darth Sidious, Darth Vader, James Luceno, Lord Vader, Moff Tarkin, Republic, Star Wars, Star Wars Expanded Universe, Star Wars novels about Empire, Star Wars novels about Sith, Tarkin, Wilhuff Tarkin | 4 Comments

A Great Read for Fantasy Writers.

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Bookwraiths

I just came across this article. It’s a few years old, but highly useful if you’re attempting to write epic fantasy. Definitely worth a read: http://www.adventuresinscifipublishing.com/2011/10/five-things-you-should-never-do-in-epic-fantasy/

Posted in Author Spotlights, Guest Post, Writer Resources | Tagged guest post, K.V. Johansen, Marakand | 1 Comment

FLASHBACK FRIDAY — JHEREG (VLAD TALTOS #1) by STEVEN BRUST

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Bookwraiths

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again “There is nothing harder than reviewing one of your teenage favorites once you grow up.” And, unfortunately, Jhereg isn’t an exception to this fact. Like many longtime fantasy fans, I first … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Stars, Fantasy, Flashback Friday, High, Swashbuckling, Sword and Sorcery | Tagged 1980s fantasy series, Dragaeran, Dragaeran friends, elves by another name, Fantasy world, Flashback Friday, Hawk, Jhereg, longest running fantasy series, Steven Brust, Ursula K. Le Guin, vlad taltos | 5 Comments

COMIC REVIEWS

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Bookwraiths

ABNETT, Dan —Battlestar Galactica: The Adama Gambit ARONOFSKY, Darren —Noah AZZARELLO, Brian —Wonder Woman: Blood, Vol. 1 (New 52) —Wonder Woman: War, Vol. 4 (New 52) BLACKMAN, Haden — Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison BRETT, Peter V. … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEWS

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Bookwraiths

ABERCROMBIE, Joe — Half a King (Shattered Sea #1) — Half the World (Shattered Sea #2) — The Blade Itself (The First Law #1) ADAMS, Dan — Brave Men Die Part 1 AHMED, Saladin — Throne of the Crescent Moon … Continue reading →

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