Category Archives: Epic

IN THE SHADOW OF THE GODS

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Bookwraiths

In the Shadow of the Gods by Rachel Dunne Genre: Fantasy Series: Bound Gods #1 Publisher: Harper Voyager (June 21, 2016) Author Information: Twitter | Website Length: 400 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars In the Shadow of the Gods announces a new voice in the fantasy field. Rachel Dunne … Continue reading →

Posted in Epic, Fantasy | Tagged Bound Gods, Fantasy, fantasy series, gods, In the Shadow of the Gods, magic, new epic fantasy, northmen, Rachel Dunne | 4 Comments

THE GODLESS

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Godless by Ben Peek Genre: Fantasy Series: The Children Trilogy #1 Publisher: Tor Books (August 14, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 413 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars The Godless is a fantasy book which many readers have described as non-traditional storytelling, some even going so far … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Epic, Fantasy | Tagged Ben Peek, dead gods, epic fantasy, epic fantasy series, fantasy with female main character, magic, strong women characters, The Children Trilogy, The Godless | Leave a comment

BACKLIST BURNDOWN: PRINCE OF FOOLS

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Backlist Burndown is a monthly meme hosted by Lisa from Tenacious Reader where you read one book from your backlist every month, then share your review of it the last Friday of that month. And, finally, I’ve gotten my reading (and reviews) into some semblance of … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Backlist Burndown, Epic, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged Backlist Burndown, best fantasy series, epic fantasy, Fantasy, fantasy series, grimdark, Jalan, Jorg, magic, Mark Lawrence, post-apocalyptic world, Prince Jalan, Prince of Fools, Prince of Thorns, the broken empire, The Red Queen's War, undead, witches, zombies | 7 Comments

CAMBER OF CULDI

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Camber of Culdi by Katherine Kurtz Genre: Fantasy Series: The Legends of Camber of Culdi #1 Publisher: Open Road Media (March 8, 2016) Author Information: Website Length: 314 pages My Rating: 3 stars Camber of Culdi was originally published in 1976, following on the heels … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Epic, Fantasy, Low | Tagged Camber of Culdi, Chronicles of the Deryni, classic fantasy series, Deryni, Katherine Kurtz, Kelson Haldane, The Legends of Camber of Culdi | 3 Comments

THE MUIREAD

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Muiread by Luke Taylor Genre: Fantasy Series: The Ageless Duel #1 Publisher: Self Published (September 9, 2015) Length: 332 pages My Rating: 3 stars I’m one of those readers who loves being wept away in a story from the opening page. Overwhelm me … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Epic, Fantasy | Tagged epic fantasy series, Luke Taylor, self-published fantasy, self-published fantasy series, The Ageless Duel, The Muiread | 3 Comments

THE DRAGON’S BLADE: THE REBORN KING

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Dragon’s Blade: The Reborn King by Michael R. Miller Genre: Fantasy Series: The Dragon’s Blade #1 Publisher: Acorn Independent Press (November 10, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 408 pages My Rating: 3 stars The Dragon’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Epic, Fantasy | Tagged dragons, epic fantasy series, fantasy novels about dragons, Michael R. Miller, The Dragon's Blade, The Dragon's Blade: The Reborn King | 4 Comments

DRAGON HUNTERS

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Dragon Hunters by Marc Turner Genre: Fantasy Series: The Chronicle of the Exile #2 Publisher: Tor (February 9, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 496 pages Rating: 3.5 stars Dragon Hunters is the second installment of Marc Turner’s epic … Continue reading →

Posted in Epic, Fantasy | Tagged Chronicle of the Exile, Dragon Hunters, fantasy authors like Steven Erikson, fantasy books like Malazan, fantasy series like Malazan, Marc Turner, series to try after Malazan, The Chronicle of the Exile, When the Heavens Fall | 11 Comments

A REAPER OF STONE

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Bookwraiths

A Reaper of Stone by Mark Gelineau and Joe King Genre: Fantasy Series: A Reaper of Stone #1 Publisher: Self Published (September 15, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 90 pages My Rating: 4 stars A Reaper of Stone is a special novella. A story which has enough going for … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Epic, Fantasy, Short Stories | Tagged A Reaper of Stone, An Echo of the Ascended, fantasy novella, Joe King, Mark Gelineau | 4 Comments

A CROWN FOR COLD SILVER

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Bookwraiths

A Crown for Cold Silver by Alex Marshall. Genre: Fantasy — Epic/Grimdark-esque Series: The Crimson Empire #1 Publisher: Orbit (April 4, 2015) Length: 656 pages My Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars A Crown for Cold Silver was a book seemingly … Continue reading →

Posted in Epic, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged A Crown for Cold Silver, Alex Marshall, epic fantasy books, epic fantasy series, Fantasy, fantasy series, grimdark fantasy, grimdark fantasy series, Orbit fantasy | 14 Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY — DRAGONSHADOW

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Bookwraiths

Flashback Friday is something I’ve been doing here at Bookwraiths for a while now; a time when I can post my thoughts about books that I’ve read in the past but never gotten around to reviewing. With the hectic schedule … Continue reading →