It's definitely time for some short story audiobook shenanigans! I was given a copy of this audiobook for free by the author to have a listen and to review it. What better time to do that then freaking immediately, amirite? It is a part of a longer series of short stories, but this part isn't... Continue Reading →
Review: On the Wheel by Timandra Whitecastle
Oh boy, this is going to be a doozy. Staying calm and not just melting down about this book is going to be difficult. I'll try to articulate. Promise. I also tried to make this as spoiler free for both books as I could, but this review talks a *lot* about the relationship between two... Continue Reading →
Review: Red Sister by Mark Lawrence
Oh. Man. Getting an ARC of this book was pretty near the best thing that's happened to me this year so far, and I felt like it should be treated as my birthday, so I immediately dove right in after having some yes-I-am-an-adult-and-can-eat-cake-whenever-I'd-like-but-this-is-SPECIAL-cake-goddamn-it cake. At the Convent of Sweet Mercy young girls are raised to... Continue Reading →
RetroReview: Black Cross by J.P. Ashman
I read this book last year. Twice! It remains one of the grimmest, darkest, grimdarkiest books I've ever read in my life. Just... goddamn. Arcane magic can be a ruinous power, despite admirable intentions. A mysterious scroll finds its way into Lord Severun’s hands, enabling him to release a dangerous experiment upon Wesson. With Sergeant... Continue Reading →
Review: Nine Parts Bluster by A.Z. Anthony
Time for a short story! Sometimes it's nice to just get away for 20 minutes or so and read a nice little dark fantasy, yes? I received a free copy of this particular story in exchange for an honest review. So here it is! 😀 A monster stalks the ever-dark of Murkwater swamp. A creature... Continue Reading →
Review: They Mostly Come Out at Night by Benedict Patrick
Mmm folklore. Is there anything it can't do? OK... probably a lot of things. But that's beside the point here. This is a world that is steeped in some rich folklore, and I have to say I loved it right from the beginning. He locked himself away from the dark, but in the Magpie King’s... Continue Reading →
Review: The Heart of Stone by Ben Galley
To begin, I should probably let you know that I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Just FYI or whatever. I'm still going to be honest AF and probably definitely curse a lot. 😀 Merciless. Murderer. Monster. He has been called many names in his time. Built for war and... Continue Reading →
Review: Touch of Iron by Timandra Whitecastle
Guys. Guuuuuyys. Holy shit, this book. Every now and then you find a book that just...resonates with you, right? This one is one of those, for me. I never know where I'm going to find myself when I get into a new book, but this story sucked me right in. I'm going to try and... Continue Reading →
Review: What Remains of Heroes by David Benem
A good start to the year calls for a good audiobook! Good audiobooks help me stay on task at work, which is excellent... as far as actually doing work at work goes. My boss thanks you, Mr. Benem. Lannick deVeers used to be somebody. A hero, even. Then, he ran afoul of the kingdom’s most... Continue Reading →
Review: Ravinor by Travis Peck
The ravinors are out to get the humans of the empire of Styr, and they have been for centuries. Wars have been fought trying to exterminate the creatures. But suddenly, they're different... stronger, smarter. What are the ravinors and what do they want?! This book is surely the way to find out! For hundreds of... Continue Reading →