Category Archives: Fantasy

BEST READS OF 2015 (SO FAR!)

Thankfully, I spent, at least, some of the last six months reading some great books. And in an effort to look back on those reading experiences (and give my favorites a little hype), I decided to post this list of … Continue reading

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THE GREAT BAZAAR & BRAYAN’S GOLD by PETER V. BRETT

The Great Bazaar & Brayan’s Gold by Peter V. Brett Genre: Fantasy Series: Demon Cycle #1.5 Publisher: Tachyon (July 7, 2015) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 192 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. Anyone who has enjoyed Peter … Continue reading

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KNIGHT’S SHADOW by SEBASTIEN DE CASTELL

Knight’s Shadow by Sebastien de Castell Genre: Fantasy Series: Greatcoats #2 Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (June 2, 2015) Length:400 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Traitor’s Blade was a novel that took me … Continue reading

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THE SHADOW REVOLUTION by CLAY GRIFFITH and SUSAN GRIFFITH

The Shadow Revolution by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Crown & Key #1 Publisher: Del Rey (June 2, 2015) Length:320 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars. Other reviewers have … 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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BOOK SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY: KNIGHT’S SHADOW by SEBASTIEN de CASTELL

Book Details: Following his beloved debut, Traitor’s Blade, Sebastien de Castell returns with volume two of his fast-paced fantasy adventure series, inspired by the swashbuckling action and witty banter of The Three Musketeers. Knight’s Shadow continues the series with a … 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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GUEST POST: “THE LAND OF THE BLACK EARTH” by JON SPRUNK

If you haven’t noticed, Bookwraiths has spent this week spotlighting Jon Sprunk’s The Book of the Black Earth series, so if you’ve missed any of it, be sure to check out my reviews of Blood and Iron, Storm and Steel … Continue reading

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TOUGH TRAVELING — PEOPLE ON BOATS

Every Thursday, Nathan over at Fantasy Review Barn hosts a weekly party where blogs set out with Diana Wynne Jones’ hilarious book The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel in hand to explore all the tropes … Continue reading

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STORM AND STEEL

Storm and Steel by Jon Sprunk Genre: Fantasy Series: The Book of the Black Earth #2 Publisher: Pyr (June 2, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 3 1/2 stars Blood and Iron was a fun sword and sorcery … Continue reading

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