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MOST DISAPPOINTING FANTASY SERIES (UPDATED)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Bookwraiths

On this “Most Disappointing Fantasy Series List,” you will find those novels that, in my opinion, are not enjoyable reads. Now, I love fantasy: heroic fantasy, epic fantasy, and all the other varieties (Grimdark was not a personal favorite, but … Continue reading →

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MALICE by JOHN GWYNNE

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Bookwraiths

Malice by John Gwynne Genre: Fantasy Series: The Faithful and the Fallen #1 Publisher: Tor (December 2, 2012) Author Information:Website Length: 640 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Malice by John Gwynne is the first book in The … Continue reading →

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HEARTWOOD by FREYA ROBERTSON

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. Heartwood by Freya Robertson is the first book in the epic fantasy series Elemental Wars. The story is filled to overflowing with massive world building, loads of characters, diverse races/species and many … Continue reading →

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THE TYRANNY OF THE NIGHT (THE INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE NIGHT VOLUME 1) by GLEN COOK

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 4 out of 5 stars. I’m a big fan of Glen Cook and have been since I was a know-it-all teenager, so whenever he puts out a new book, I eventually get around to reading it. Usually … Continue reading →

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THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON by SALADIN AHMED

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating is 2 out of 5 stars. “Dhamsawatt, King of Cities, Jewel of Abassen A thousand thousand men pass through and pass in Packed patchwork of avenues, alleys, and walks Such bookshops and brothels, such schools and stalls I’ve … Continue reading →

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WARHAMMER TIME OF LEGENDS: CALEDOR by GAV THORPE

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating 3 out of 5 stars. The final book of the series. I have to say I was expecting a lot out of this one. I mean, this is the story where Thorpe gets to resurrect our villian Malekith, … Continue reading →

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WARHAMMER TIME OF LEGENDS: SHADOW KING by GAV THORPE

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Bookwraiths

My rating 4 out of 5 stars. Great book! I have to commend the author for making what could have been a contrived story of loss and vengeance into a very compelling read. Alith Anar’s tale really came to life … Continue reading →

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THEFT OF SWORDS by MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Bookwraiths

Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan Genre: Fantasy Series: The Riyrian Revelations #1-2 Publisher: Orbit (November 23, 2011) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 694 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. When a friend lent me Theft … Continue reading →

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