Category Archives: 4 Stars

GHOSTS OF THE TRISTAN BASIN

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Ghosts of the Tristan Basin by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.7 Publisher: Self Published (February 16, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 90 pages My Rating: 4 stars Today, I’m reviewing my latest read from Brian McClellan’s Powder … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Epic, Fantasy, Short Stories | Tagged Ben Styke, best flintlock fantasy, Brian McClellan, flintlock fantasy, Ghosts of the Tristan Basin, Gods of Blood and Powder, Ka-poel, Mad Lancers, Powder Mage, Powder mage novellas, Powder Mage short stories, powder mages, Sins of Empire, Taniel Two-Shot, The Powder Mage Trilogy | 5 Comments

SUPERBOY, VOL. 1: INCUBATION

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Today, I’m happy to have my son, Connor, return to the blog for yet another of his graphic novel reviews. Thankfully, he was able to tear himself away from his busy schedule (He has returned to the stressful middle school … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, DC, Graphic Novels, The New 52 | Tagged DC Comics, Incubation, New 52 Superboy, R.B. Silva, Scott Lobdell, Superboy, Teen Titans, The New 52 | 1 Comment

THE SHATTERED LENS

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Shattered Lens by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy — Middle Grades/Young Adult Series: Alcatraz #4 Publisher: Starscape (July 19, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 336 pages My Rating: 4 stars My youngest son and I have been enjoying the Alcatraz series for several months now. Brandon … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Middle Grades | Tagged Alcatraz, Alcatraz Smedry, Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians, Brandon Sanderson, Free Kingdoms, oculatory lens, Smedry talents, Starscape, The Evil Librarians, The Incarnate Wheel, The Shattered Lens | 3 Comments

MURDER AT THE KINNEN HOTEL

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Murder at the Kinnen Hotel by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.3 Publisher: Self Published (November 24, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 74 pages My Rating: 4 stars I have a confession to make: I wasn’t too excited … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Flintlock, Short Stories | Tagged Adamat, best flintlock fantasy, Brian McClellan, Detective Adamat, fantasy murder mystery, flintlock fantasy, Murder at the Kinnen Hotel, Powder Mage, Powder mage novellas, Powder Mage short stories, powder mages | 2 Comments

THE GHOUL KING

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Ghoul King by Guy Haley Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Series: Dreaming Cities #2 Publisher: Tor (July 12, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 176 pages MY RATING: 4 stars After loving Guy Haley’s first Dreaming Cities novella, The Emperor’s Railroad, I have to admit being beyond excited … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Dystopian, Post-apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Short Stories | Tagged angels, artificial intelligence, characters like Roland Deschain, Dreaming Cities, guns, Guy Haley, knights, post apocalyptic series, post-apocalyptic world, series similar to The Dark Tower, swords, The Emperor's Railroad, The Ghoul King, Tor, Tor.com releases, zombies | 5 Comments

SERVANT OF THE CROWN

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Servant of the Crown by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #0.2 Publisher: Self Published (June 14, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 77 pages My Rating: 4 stars Tamas is (arguably) the driving force of the Powder Mage trilogy; … Continue reading →

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THE KNIGHTS OF CRYSTALLIA

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Knights of Crystallia by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy — Middle Grades/Young Adult Series: Alcatraz #3 Publisher: Starscape (April 19, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 320 pages My Rating: 4 stars The Knights of Crystallia is the third installment of the Alcatraz series by Brandon Sanderson. … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Middle Grades | Tagged Alcatraz, Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians, Brandon Sanderson, Middle Grade Fantasy, oculatory, Smedry, Starscape, The Evil Librarians, The Knights of Crystallia | 8 Comments

FAITH AND MOONLIGHT PART II

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Faith and Moonlight Part II by Mark Gelineau & Joe King Genre: Fantasy Series: Faith and Moonlight #2 Publisher: Self Published (May 15, 2016) … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Short Stories | Tagged A Reaper of Stone, Best Left in the Shadows, Echoes of the Ascended, Faith and Moonlight, fantasy novella series, fantasy short stories, Joe King, Mark Gelineau, Rend the Dark | Leave a comment

THOR by J MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Thor Vol III #1 by J. Michael Straczynski Genre: Superhero Comics Series: Thor Vol. III #1 Publisher: Marvel (May 14, 2008) Author Information: Twitter Length: 160 pages My Rating: 4 stars Huge Thor fan here. Also a huge J. Michael Straczynski fan. So when … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Graphic Novels, Marvel, Thor | Tagged J. Michael Straczynski, Marvel Civil War, Thor, Thor Reborn | 4 Comments

EAGLE IN EXILE

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Eagles in Exile by Alan Smale Genre: Alternate History Series: The Clash of Eagles Trilogy #2 Publisher: Del Rey (March 15, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 592 pages My Rating: 4 stars Alternate history is a delicious dish when prepared correctly. … Continue reading →