Category Archives: 5 Stars

TYRANT’S THRONE

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Tyrant’s Throne by Sebastien de Castell Genre: Fantasy Series: Greatcoats #4 Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (June 6, 2017) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 5 stars Few series transcend their genre, bring readers of differing tastes together to brave … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Fantasy, Swashbuckling | Tagged best fantasy, best fantasy novels, best fantasy novels 2017, best fantasy series, Greatcoats, Knight's Shadow, Saint's Blood, Sebastien de Castell, swashbuckling, swashbuckling fantasy, Traitor's Blade, Tyrant's Throne | 8 Comments

THE FLASH, VOL. 9: FULL STOP

Posted on June 10, 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 →

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THE FLASH, VOL. 7: ZOOM

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Bookwraiths

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SINS OF EMPIRE

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Bookwraiths

Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Gods of Blood and Powder #1 Publisher: Orbit (March 7, 2017) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 624 pages My Rating: 5 stars Flintlock fans! Powder pundits– And all lovers of spellbinding stories … Continue reading →

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THE MIRROR’S TRUTH

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Mirror’s Truth by Michael R. Fletcher Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: Manifest Delusions #2 Publisher: Self Published (December 15, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 455 pages My Rating: 1000 Proof Distilled Madness It is damn difficult to top perfection. And … Continue reading →

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THE CRIMSON CAMPAIGN

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Bookwraiths

The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan Genre: Fantasy – Flintlock Series: Powder Mage #2 Publisher: Orbit (May 16, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 608 pages My Rating: 5 stars Fantasy lovers! Flintlock aficionados– And everybody else here who just loves great … Continue reading →

Posted in 5 Stars, Fantasy | Tagged best flintlock fantasy, Brian McClellan, Field Marshal Tamas, flintlock fantasy, gunpowder, Ka-poel, powder mages, Taniel Two-Shot, The Crimson Campaign, The Powder Mage Trilogy | 10 Comments

ARCANUM UNBOUNDED: THE COSMERE COLLECTION

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy Series: Short Story Collection Publisher: Tor Books (November 22, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 672 pages My Rating: 5 stars Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection is Brandon Sanderson’s first short story collection. Yes, it … Continue reading →

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RED TIDE

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Red Tide by Marc Turner Genre: Fantasy – Epic Series: The Chronicles of the Exile #3 Publisher: Tor (September 20, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 544 pages Rating: 5 stars With Red Tide, Marc Turner once again has exceeded all … Continue reading →

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SAINT’S BLOOD

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Saint’s Blood by Sebastien de Castell Genre: Fantasy Series: Greatcoats #3 Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books (April 7, 2016) Length: 576 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter My Rating: 5 stars. Saint’s Blood is as close to perfect as a fantasy book gets. … Continue reading →

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JUSTICE LEAGUE, VOL 7: DARKSEID WAR PART I

Posted on August 28, 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 (Middle school is a horrible time drain.) to give … Continue reading →