Category Archives: Fantasy

Jhereg: Teenage Favorite Disappoints in Re-read.

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out 5 stars. I read this novel when it was initially published in the mid-80s. It was a favorite of mine at the time, and I have always recalled it fondly. However, after completing a re-read, … Continue reading →

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Big Release Day for Fantasy Fans!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Bookwraiths

Lots of great, epic fantasy books being released today. Emperor of Thorns (Broken Empire) by Mark.Lawrence The Crown Tower(The Riyria Chronicles) by Michael J. Sullivan. The Companions (The Sundering) by R.A. Salvatore. I’m looking forward to the first two, have … Continue reading →

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THE EMPEROR’S EDGE (EMPEROR’S EDGE #1) by LINDSAY BUROKER

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Bookwraiths

The Emperor’s Edge by Lindsey Buroker Genre: Fantasy Series: The Emperor’s Edge Publisher: Self published (January 1, 2010) Author Information:Website | Twitter My Rating: 2 out of 5 stars. After all my friends had positive things to say about The … Continue reading →

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Game of Souls Might Steal Yours.

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 3 out of 5 stars. Game of Souls comes out swinging. The tale starts off with an assassin contemplating his latest job. This assassin is not concerned with plans or worries of how he is going to … Continue reading →

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THE TYRANNY OF THE NIGHT (THE INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE NIGHT VOLUME 1) by GLEN COOK

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. I’m a big fan of Glen Cook and have been since I was a know-it-all teenager, so whenever he puts out a new book, I eventually get around to reading it. Usually … Continue reading →

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THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON by SALADIN AHMED

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. “Dhamsawatt, King of Cities, Jewel of Abassen A thousand thousand men pass through and pass in Packed patchwork of avenues, alleys, and walks Such bookshops and brothels, such schools and stalls I’ve … Continue reading →

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ASCENDANCY (THE GODSWAR SAGA #1) by JENNIFER VALE

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating 3 out of 5 stars. This is one of those books that I picked up just because it looked interesting. And somehow I got lucky, because Ascendancy was a first class epic fantasy of war and magic. The … Continue reading →

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THE GUNSLINGER (THE DARK TOWER #1) by STEPHEN KING

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating 4 out of 5 stars. The Gunslinger is one of those books that evokes strong reactions in readers. You could simply say that people either love it or hate it but that is really too simplistic. Rather Stephen … Continue reading →

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WARHAMMER TIME OF LEGENDS: CALEDOR by GAV THORPE

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating 3 out of 5 stars. The final book of the series. I have to say I was expecting a lot out of this one. I mean, this is the story where Thorpe gets to resurrect our villian Malekith, … Continue reading →

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WARHAMMER TIME OF LEGENDS: SHADOW KING by GAV THORPE

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating 4 out of 5 stars. Great book! I have to commend the author for making what could have been a contrived story of loss and vengeance into a very compelling read. Alith Anar’s tale really came to life … Continue reading →

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