Category Archives: Fantasy

THE LEOPARD (MARAKAND #1) by K.V. JOHANSEN

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. I’m one of those readers who actually likes being thrown straight into the action. Immerse me in a deluge of strange names, exotic places, magical races, or warring kingdoms, I love it. … Continue reading →

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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JULY 7, 2014)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Bookwraiths

It is that most horrible of times: Monday. The day I have to put my big boy suit on and jump back on the corporate escalator to nowhere. But while my body languishes in my office, the books I’m reading … Continue reading →

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TOUGH TRAVELING — NECROMANCERS!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Every Thursday, Nathan over at Fantasy Review Barn hosts a weekly party where blogs get to follow along with Diana Wynne Jones’ hilarious book The Tough Guide to Fantasyland: The Essential Guide to Fantasy Travel listing their favorite books with … Continue reading →

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CHASERS OF THE WIND (THE CYCLE OF WIND AND SPARKS BOOK 1) by ALEXEY PEHOV

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. If Robert Jordan, Glen Cook, and George R.R. Martin had ever written a fantasy book together, Chasers of the Wind would be it. The book is fun, engaging and action-packed, mixing assassins, … Continue reading →

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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (JUNE 30, 2014)

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Bookwraiths

It is that most horrible of times: Monday. The day I have to put my big boy suit on and jump back on the corporate escalator to nowhere. But while my body languishes in my office, the books I’m reading … Continue reading →

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THE LOST WORDS GIVEAWAY

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Igor Ljubuncic, author of the grimdark fantasy series The Lost Words, was nice enough to provide copies of the first two novels in his series to Bookwraiths for a giveaway. And — DRUM ROLL PLEASE — David Goransson of Australia … Continue reading →

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THE BETRAYED

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Betrayed by Igor Ljubuncic  Genre: Fantasy -Grimdark Series: The Lost Words #1 Publisher:  Self Published (April 1, 2012) Author Information: Website  Length:  384 pages My Rating: 3 stars The Betrayed is a grimdark fantasy that impresses in its scope, themes and ambitious … Continue reading →

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WAITING ON WEDNESDAY: VALOR (BOOK 2 OF THE FAITHFUL AND THE FALLEN) BY JOHN GWYNNE

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bookwraiths

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. My pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is: Valor by John Gwynne Paperback, 640 pages Expected publication: July 22, 2014 … Continue reading →

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THE WOUNDED by JAMES A. MOORE (A SEVEN FORGES STORY)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Wounded by James A. Moore Genre: Fantasy Series: Seven Forges Publisher: Self Published (November 4, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 13 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. The Wounded is a short story that follows … Continue reading →

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FUN DAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Yeah, it is Monday again for me. Time to get back onto the old emplyment hamster wheel and run round and round. Maybe I’ll save the world this week, but I’d rather not have to today. The only thing that … Continue reading →

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