Tag: fantasy

REVIEW: Silk & Steel by Ariana Nash

The Dragon Queen's reign is one of darkness and death. Humans have vanished under the rubble of their world and if the queen has her way, elves will be next. Eroan, one of the last elven assassins, lives for one purpose: kill the queen. He would have succeeded if not for her last line of … Continue reading REVIEW: Silk & Steel by Ariana Nash →

REVIEW: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she … Continue reading REVIEW: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen →

REVIEW: Master of Crows by Grace Draven

In an isolated fortress, the Master of Crows battles an ancient god for possession of his soul. Renegade and heretic, he dreams of ways to defeat the god and destroy the priesthood who would execute him. Sent by her masters to betray him, a woman comes who possesses a weapon he can use to triumph … Continue reading REVIEW: Master of Crows by Grace Draven →

REVIEW: Jade City by Fonda Lee

Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion. Now, the war is over and a new generation of … Continue reading REVIEW: Jade City by Fonda Lee →

REVIEW: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert

Briar Rose might have a name out of a storybook, but she learned at a very young age that no prince was coming to save her. She’ll have to save herself. Unfortunately, even that is an impossible task in her current situation—trapped in a terrifying marriage to a dangerous man. Desperate times call for desperate … Continue reading REVIEW: The Dragon’s Bride by Katee Robert →

REVIEW: Reborn as a Vending Machine, I now Wander the Dungeon by Hirukuma

After dying in a traffic accident, I find myself standing near an unfamiliar lake. My body won't move, I can't hear my voice, and when I try to shout in confusion, words that I never expected come out! "Get one free with a winner." I-it seems I've turned into a vending machine...! I can only … Continue reading REVIEW: Reborn as a Vending Machine, I now Wander the Dungeon by Hirukuma →

REVIEW: Volle by Kyell Gold

Volle thought life as a spy-in-training was pretty easy: do as little as possible, and spend all his free time sleeping with the other young males in Caril. He never expected to be the one chosen for a critical mission to impersonate a noble in the neighboring country of Tephos--and neither did his superiors. They … Continue reading REVIEW: Volle by Kyell Gold →

REVIEW: Whispers from the Deep by Erika Chappell

In the dead of night, Isabelle Morganthau flees the only home she's ever known, taking her boyfriend Arren, an old rickety biplane, and a handful of gold coins. They leave behind their families, the sea, and their gods lurking in the depths, in hopes of finding somewhere safe to figure out who they really are. … Continue reading REVIEW: Whispers from the Deep by Erika Chappell →

REVIEW: Beyond the Pale by Mark Anthony

A strange rift in ordinary reality draws saloon owner Travis Wilder and ER doctor Grace Beckett into the otherworld of Eldh--a land of gods, monsters, and magic that is sorely in need of heroes.Warnings: Violence, mentions of depression, mentions of CSACategory: M/F Delving into the world of second hand book stores is always a journey. … Continue reading REVIEW: Beyond the Pale by Mark Anthony →