Category Archives: Fantasy

THE LAST SACRIFICE

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Last Sacrifice by James A. Moore Genre: Fantasy — Sword and Sorcery Series: Tides of War #1 Publisher: Angry Robot (January 3, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars As a huge … Continue reading →

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THE GATES OF HELL

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Gates of Hell by Michael Livingston. Genre: Historical-Fiction Series: The Shards of Heaven #2 Publisher: Tor Books (November 15, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 stars The Shards of Heaven was a magnificent historical fantasy; … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Historical | Tagged alternate history, fantasy set during Roman Empire, Fantasy set in Roman times, historical fantasy, Michael Livingston, The Gates of Hell, The Shards of Heaven, Tor, Tor Books | 4 Comments

BOOK SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY: ARCANUM UNBOUNDED

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Series: Short Story Collection Publisher: Tor Books (November 22, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 672 pages Brandon Sanderson’s first story collection: novellas and short stories set in the Shardworlds, the worlds of Stormlight, … Continue reading →

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LEVIATHAN’S BLOOD

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Leviathan’s Blood by Ben Peek Genre: Fantasy — Epic Series: The Children Trilogy #2 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (May 31, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 448 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Ben Peek’s The Children Trilogy is a richly detailed, intricately plotted epic fantasy … Continue reading →

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: THE LEGEND OF CAMBER OF CULDI

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Bookwraiths

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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THE BUILDERS

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Builders by Daniel Polansky Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Novella Publisher: Tor.com (November 3, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 226 pages My Rating: 4.5 stars Never having experienced any story penned by Daniel Polansky, I was concerned about reading this novella. Why? The anthromorphic … Continue reading →

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RED TIDE

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Red Tide by Marc Turner Genre: Fantasy – Epic Series: The Chronicles of the Exile #3 Publisher: Tor (September 20, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 544 pages Rating: 5 stars With Red Tide, Marc Turner once again has exceeded all … Continue reading →

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THE BURNING ISLE

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Burning Isle by Will Panzo Genre: Fantasy – Grimdark Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Ace (November 1, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 432 pages My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars. The Burning Isle is a grimdark fantasy heavy on mystery and magic with an intricate plot … Continue reading →

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HERO

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Hero by R.A. Salvatore Genre: Fantasy Series: Homecoming #3 | Legend of Drizzt #30 Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (October 25, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 384 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. So it ends. Thirty books, lots … Continue reading →

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FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (OCTOBER 23, 2016)

Posted on October 24, 2016 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 →