Category Archives: High

THE SENTINEL by TROY DENNING

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The Sentinel is part five of The Sundering, which, of course, is a six part series following the separation of the worlds Abeir and Toril. While there are non-divine events transpiring around … Continue reading →

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THE PILLARS OF SAND (PART 3 OF ECHOES OF EMPIRE) by MARK T. BARNES

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The Pillars of Sand is a fitting ending to the Echoes of Empire fantasy series. It is filled with intense action, revelations of ancient secrets, and the continued development of one of … Continue reading →

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THE OBSIDIAN HEART (PART 2 OF ECHOES OF EMPIRE) by MARK T. BARNES

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The Obsidian Heart is a prime example of a second book in a series that actually works. Here Mark T. Barnes has taken all the amazing world-building from The Garden of Stones, … Continue reading →

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SUNG IN BLOOD by GLEN COOK

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Sung in Blood is a little known work penned by Glen Cook, the author of such amazing series as The Black Company and The Dread Empire, and it was written by Mr. … Continue reading →

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ICE FORGED by GAIL Z. MARTIN

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Ice Forged is an entertaining but flawed fantasy/post-apocalyptic hybrid that dazzles in its depiction of the frozen waste of Edgeland and its prisoners/colonists but undergoes a disappointing evolution near the end that … Continue reading →

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THE IRON WOLVES by ANDY REMIC

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Iron Wolves by Andy Remic Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Rage of Kings #1 Publisher: Angry Robot (December 31, 2013) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 457 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The Iron Wolves is … Continue reading →

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NIGHT OF THE HUNTER by R.A. SALVATORE

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Night of the Hunter by R.A. Salvatore Genre: Fantasy Series: Companions Codex #1 | Legend of Drizzt #25 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (March 4, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 380 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 … Continue reading →

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THE HIGH DRUID’S BLADE by TERRY BROOKS

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The High Druid’s Blade by Terry Brooks Genre: Fantasy Series: Shannara Publisher: Del Rey (March 11, 2014) Length: 305 pages Author Information:Website My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The High Druid’s Blade is a fast paced and fun novel … Continue reading →

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MALICE by JOHN GWYNNE

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Malice by John Gwynne Genre: Fantasy Series: The Faithful and the Fallen #1 Publisher: Tor (December 2, 2012) Author Information:Website Length: 640 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Malice by John Gwynne is the first book in The … Continue reading →

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HEARTWOOD by FREYA ROBERTSON

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Heartwood by Freya Robertson is the first book in the epic fantasy series Elemental Wars. The story is filled to overflowing with massive world building, loads of characters, diverse races/species and many … Continue reading →

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