Category Archives: Star Rating

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: LEGEND

Posted on October 21, 2016 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 but never gotten around to reviewing. With the hectic schedule … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Fantasy, Flashback Friday | Tagged Against the Horde, David Gemmell, Drenai, DRENAI SAGA, Druss, Druss the Legend, Fantasy, Flashback Friday, Legend | 3 Comments

NAVIGATORS OF DUNE

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Navigators of Dune by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Genre: Science Fiction – Space Opera Series: Schools of Dune #3 Publisher: Tor (September 13, 2016) Authors Information: Website | Twitter Herbert Website | Twitter Anderson Length: 416 pages My Rating: 4 stars Schools of Dune is the next step in the gradual evolution … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Science Fiction, Space Opera | Tagged Arrakis, Atreides, Brian Herbert, Butlerians, Corrino, Dune, Dune prequels, frank herbert, Harkonnen, Kevin J. Anderson, Legends of Dune, navigators, Schools of Dune, spice | 7 Comments

IMPERSONATIONS

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Impersonations by Walter Jon Williams Genre: Science Fiction – Space Opera Series: Dread Empire’s Fall Publisher: Tor.com (October 4, 2016) Author Information: Website Length: 131 pages My Rating: 4 stars First off, I have to just mention how amazing these Tor.com novellas are. Obviously, some … Continue reading →

Posted in 4 Stars, Science Fiction, Space Opera | Tagged Dread Empire's Fall, Impersonations, Science fiction, science fiction series, scifi, scifi novella, Space Opera, space opera novella, Tor, Tor.com, Tor.com novella, Walter Jon Williams | 5 Comments

THE FLASH, VOL. 6: OUT OF TIME

Posted on October 16, 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, this is becoming something of a regular occasion, and I personally will be enjoying it for as long as … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, DC, Flash, Graphic Novels | Tagged Barry Allen, comic time travel, DC Comics, Flash time traveling stories, Out of Time, Robert Venditti, The Flash, The Flash Out of Time, The Flash Vol 6, time travel | 1 Comment

THE LIBRARIANS AND THE LOST LAMP

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Librarians and the Lost Lamp by Greg Cox Genre: Action/Adventure/Fantasy/TV Publisher: Tor (October 11, 2016) Series: The Librarians #1 Author Information: Website Length: 272 pages My Rating: 3 stars Based off the TNT tv show, The Librarians, this opening installment of the print series … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy | Tagged Greg Cox, The Librarians, The Librarians book series, The Lost Lamp, TNT The Librarians, Tor, Tor Books | 5 Comments

EVERFAIR

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Everfair by Nisi Shawl Genre: Alternate History / Historical Fantasy / Steampunk Publisher: Tor (September 6, 2016) Series: Stand Alone Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 384 pages My Rating: 3 stars Blending alternate history, steampunk, and fantasy elements as well as tackling … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Alternative History, Fantasy, Steampunk | Tagged Africa, alternate history, European colonization of Africa, Everfair, Fantasy, gender intolerance, Nisi Shawl, racism, religious intolerance, societal issues, steampunk, Tor, Tor Books, utopian society | 1 Comment

THE DARK TALENT

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Bookwraiths

The Dark Talent by Brandon Sanderson Genre: Fantasy — Middle Grades/Young Adult Series: Alcatraz #5 Publisher: Starscape (September 6, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 304 pages My Rating: 3.5 stars Other reviewers have already voiced it, and I am going to chime in with them: Wow, that … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, Middle Grades | Tagged Alcatraz, Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians, Brandon Sanderson, Middle Grade Fantasy, Middle Grades, new releases, Smedry, Starscape, The Dark Talent | 5 Comments

HAMMERS ON BONE

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Hammers on Bone by Cassandra Khaw Genre: Lovecraftian Horror-Urban Fantasy-Noir Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor.com (October 11, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 64 pages My Rating: 3 stars Hammers on Bone is set in present day London and stars a mysterious detective, a creepy kid, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, horror | Tagged Cassandra Khaw, fantasy detective, fantasy horror, fantasy noir, Hammers on Bone, Lovecraftian horror, Lovecraftian noir, noir, private eye, Tor novellas, Tor.com | 2 Comments

COLD-FORGED FLAME

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Bookwraiths

Cold-Forged Flame by Marie Brennan Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor.com (September 13, 2016) Author Information: Website Length: 112 pages My Rating: 3 stars A nameless woman with no memory wakes up surrounded by a tribal chief and his people. Quickly, she discovers … Continue reading →

Posted in 3 Stars, Fantasy, Short Stories | Tagged amnesia, cold-forged flame, Lady Trent, magic, marie brennan, Tor novellas, Tor.com | 1 Comment

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 →