Category Archives: Fantasy

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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SWORD OF THE NORTH by LUKE SCULL

Sword of the North by Luke Scull Genre: Fantasy Series: The Grim Company #2 Publisher: Roc (May 5, 2015) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 450 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. As a huge lover of the first … Continue reading

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MAGIC OF THIEVES by C. GREENWOOD

Magic of Thieves by C. Greenwood Genre: Fantasy Series: Legends of Dimmingwood #1 Publisher: Self Published (November 28, 2012) Length: 191 pages My Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars I’m a book lover. More importantly, I am a lover of … Continue reading

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SCARS by JAMES A. MOORE

Scars by James A. Moore Genre: Fantasy Series: Seven Forges Publisher: Self Published (March 28, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 10 pages My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Scars is a short story that focuses on a … Continue reading

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BEST STANDALONE FANTASY NOVELS (UPDATED)

A standalone novel to me is a book that is self-contained and independent, able to be understood and appreciated without the need to read anything else. Some fantasy novels are written to be a one shot, standalone story, while others … Continue reading

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Guest blog: A Wandering Ramble By Michael R. Fletcher, author of Beyond Redemption.

Michael R. Fletcher gives readers some insight on the crazy life of a musician turned writer in his guest post over at mightythorjrs !  Check it out, you will enjoy it.  Really! Beyond Redemption by Michael R. Fletcher Genre: Fantasy … 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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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (AUGUST 10, 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 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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