Category Archives: 4 Stars

STANDS A SHADOW

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Bookwraiths

Stands a Shadow by Col Buchanan Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Heart of the World #2 Publisher: Tor Books (July 11, 2011) Author Information: Website Length: 416 pages My Rating: 4 stars Grittier. More complex. More engaging. Stands a Shadow is a book which does … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Grimdark | Tagged airships, assassins, Col Buchanan, Farlander, grimdark, magic, Stands a Shadow, Tor, Tor Books, vengeance, war, zeppelins | 10 Comments

THE REALMS OF GOD

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Realms of God by Michael Livingston. Genre: Historical-Fantasy Series: The Shards of Heaven #3 Publisher: Tor Books (November 7, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 stars The Realms of God is the third, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Historical | Tagged Fantasy, historical fantasy, Michael Livingston, The Realms of God, The Shards of Heaven, Tor, Tor Books | 2 Comments

THE NINE

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Nine by Tracy Townsend Genre: Fantasy-Mystery-Crime-Steampunk Series: Thieves of Fate #1 Publisher: Pyr (November 14, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 stars The Nine is a genre blending work from Tracy Townsend that isn’t afraid to blaze its own trail in … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Flintlock, Gaslamp | Tagged Fantasy, genre blender, Pyr, The Nine, Thieves of Fate, Tracy Townsend | 3 Comments

OATHBRINGER

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: The Stormlight Archive #3 Publisher: Tor Books (November 14, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 1233 pages My Rating: 5 stars Having recently finished a binge read of the first three novels in The Stormlight Archive, I can honestly say my … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Epic, Fantasy | Tagged best epic fantasy series, Brandon Sanderson, epic fantasy, Oathbringer, The Stormlight Archive, Tor, Tor Books | 6 Comments

DEATH AND DIGNITY

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Death and Dignity by Michael R. Fletcher Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Short Story Publisher: Heroic Fantasy Quarterly (October 2, 2012) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 12+ pages My Rating: 4 stars Continuing the story of Khraen the Corpse begun in Death at the … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Short Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged beyond redemption, Death and Dignity, Death at the Pass, demons, free fantasy short story, grimdark, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Michael Fletcher short story, Michael R. Fletcher, sorcerers, undead | 3 Comments

SUPERMAN: SON OF SUPERMAN

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Superman: Son of Superman by Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Superman #1 (Rebirth) Publisher: DC Comics (January 4, 2017) Author Information: Tomasi’s Twitter … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Rebirth, Superman | Tagged Clark Kent, DC Comics, Eradicator, Jonathan Samuel Kent, Lois Lane, Patrick Gleason, Peter J. Tomasi, Rebirth, Son of Superman, Super Sons, Superboy, Superman | 1 Comment

ACTION COMICS: PATH OF DOOM

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Action Comics: Path of Doom by Dan Jurgens Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Action Comics #1 (Rebirth) Publisher: DC Comics (February 17, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 128 pages My Rating: 4 stars Okay, I really didn’t like the New 52 Superman. Sure, there were … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Rebirth, Superman | Tagged Action Comics, Clark Kent, Dan Jurgens, DC Comics, Doomsday, Jonathan Samuel Kent, Lois, Path of Doom, Patrick Zircher, Rebirth, Superboy, Superman, Tyler Kirkman | 6 Comments

JLA/AVENGERS

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m happy to have my son, Connor, return to the blog for yet another of his graphic novel reviews. Thankfully, this is becoming something of a regular occasion, and I personally will be enjoying it for as long as … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, Justice League, Marvel | Tagged Avengers, DC, George PErez, JLA, JLA-Avengers teamup, JLA/Avengers, Kurt Busiek, Marvel | 3 Comments

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: A HANDFUL OF MEN

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Flashback Friday is something I do here at Bookwraiths every once in a while; a time when I can post my thoughts about books that I’ve read in the past. With the hectic schedule of day-to-day life, there never seems … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Flashback Friday | Tagged a Handful of Men, A Man of His Word, classic fantasy, classic fantasy series, Dave Duncan, Flashback Friday, gods, imps, magic, Open Road Media, wizards | Leave a comment

FARLANDER

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Farlander by Col Buchanan Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Heart of the World #1 Publisher: Tor Books (January 18, 2011) Author Information: Website Length: 388 pages My Rating: 4 stars Farlanderis the beginning of series which is seriously underappreciated. This initial installment a pleasant surprise, … Continue reading →