Category Archives: High

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: THE FORGOTTEN BEASTS OF ELD

Flashback Friday is something I do here at Bookwraiths every once in a while; a time when I can post my thoughts about books that I’ve read in the past. With the hectic schedule of day-to-day life, there never seems … Continue reading

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FROM THE MOUNDS

Scars by James A. Moore Genre: Fantasy Series: Seven Forges Publisher: Self Published (December 13, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 6 pages My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars From the Mounds is a short story chronicling a … Continue reading

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MISTBORN: THE FINAL EMPIRE by BRANDON SANDERSON

The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Series: Mistborn #1 Publisher: Tor Books (July 25, 2006) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 541 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. I came late to the Brandon Sanderson show. Numerous … Continue reading

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THE DRAGON ENGINE by ANDY REMIC

The Dragon Engine by Andy Remic Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Blood Dragon Empire #1 Publisher: Angry Robot (September 1, 2015) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 384 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.   If J.R.R. Tolkien … Continue reading

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SHADOW’S MASTER

Shadow’s Master by Jon Sprunk Genre: Fantasy Series: Shadow Saga #3 Publisher: Pyr (March 27, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 390 pages My Rating: 2 stars Jon Sprunk has taken the readers of Shadow Saga on a wild ride. … Continue reading

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SHADOW’S LURE

Shadow’s Lure by Jon Sprunk Genre: Fantasy Series: Shadow Saga #2 Publisher: Pyr (June 21, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 391 pages My Rating: 3 stars In Caim of Shadow’s Son, Jon Sprunk created an assassin worthy of … Continue reading

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THE DESERT SPEAR by PETER V. BRETT

The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett Genre: Fantasy Series: Demon Cycle #2 Publisher: Random House (April 13, 2010) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 579 pages My Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. In The Warded Man, Peter Brett introduced … Continue reading

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THE DARKLING CHILD by TERRY BROOKS

The Darkling Child by Terry Brooks Genre: Fantasy Series: The Defenders of Shannara #2 Publisher: Del Rey (June 9, 2015) Length:300 pages Author Information: Website My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The Darkling Child is another solid installment in … Continue reading

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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JUNE 22, 2015)

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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THE IRON SHIP by K.M. McKINLEY

The Iron Ship by K.M. McKinley Genre: Fantasy Series: The Gates of the World #1 Publisher: Rebellion (June 1, 2015) Length:384 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The Iron Ship grabs your attention from the prologue’s first paragraph. … Continue reading

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