Category Archives: 3 Stars

VIBE, VOL. 1: BREACH

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Today, I have the honor of turning the blog over to my preteen son, Connor, who has kindly written up a review of a graphic novel he just finished.  This is his first review anywhere, but if people enjoy his thoughts, … Continue reading →

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TOO LIKE THE LIGHTNING

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer Genre: Science Fiction Series: Terra Ignota #1  Publisher: Tor Books (May 10, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 432 pages My Rating: 3 stars Ambitious.  Complex.  Thought-provoking.  Ada Palmer’s debut novel, Too Like the Lightning, is all those things and more. … Continue reading →

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THE GODLESS

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Godless by Ben Peek Genre: Fantasy Series: The Children Trilogy #1 Publisher: Tor Books (August 14, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter  Length: 413 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars The Godless is a fantasy book which many readers have described as non-traditional storytelling, some even going so far … Continue reading →

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FORSWORN

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Forsworn by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.1 Publisher: Self Published (January 21, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 64 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars   The Powder Mage series is one I’ve been enjoying at a leisurely pace.  Having missed … Continue reading →

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PATH OF DESTRUCTION

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn Genre: Science Fiction — Space Opera Series: Star Wars: Darth Bane #1 Publisher:  Del Rey (June 6, 2007) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 324 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars The Old Republic: a time when thousands of Jedi and Sith clash … Continue reading →

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BACKLIST BURNDOWN: PRINCE OF FOOLS

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Backlist Burndown is a monthly meme hosted by Lisa from Tenacious Reader where you read one book from your backlist every month, then share your review of it the last Friday of that month.  And, finally, I’ve gotten my reading (and reviews) into some semblance of … Continue reading →

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RUNTIME

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Runtime by S.B. Divya Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Novella Publisher: Tor (May 17, 2016) Author Information: Twitter| Website Length: 96 pages My rating: 3 stars The Minerva Sierra Challenge is a grueling day long race across the Sierra Nevada mountain range of the western United States.  Participants … Continue reading →

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RETURN TO BRYN MAIRWYN

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Return to Bryn Mairwyn by                                                       Jennifer Selzer & Daniel Huber Genre: Contemporary Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Short Story … Continue reading →

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CAMBER OF CULDI

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Camber of Culdi by Katherine Kurtz Genre: Fantasy Series: The Legends of Camber of Culdi #1   Publisher: Open Road Media  (March 8, 2016) Author Information: Website   Length:  314 pages My Rating: 3 stars Camber of Culdi was originally published in 1976, following on the heels … Continue reading →

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THE MUIREAD

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Muiread by Luke Taylor Genre: Fantasy Series: The Ageless Duel #1 Publisher: Self Published (September 9, 2015) Length: 332 pages My Rating: 3 stars   I’m one of those readers who loves being wept away in a story from the opening page. Overwhelm me … Continue reading →

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