I've had this book on my kindle for a good while, and have meant to read it but haven't ever had time (it is a bit chonk at 800 pages, amirite?). After Orbit was so nice as to send me an ARC of the paperback copy, I moved it as far up my list as... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
And with this last book, I'm all done. 🙂 Lidan Tolak is the fiercest of her father’s daughters; more than capable of one day leading her clan. But caught between her warring parents, Lidan’s world begins to unravel when another of her father’s wives falls pregnant. Before she has time to consider the threat of... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: Beggar’s Rebellion by Levi Jacobs
Moving right along! This week, I'll be talking about Beggar's Rebellion. Tai Kulga lost the rebellion and his best friend on the same day, stripping him of his will to live even as a strange power flooded his bones. When the friend returns as a spirit guide, it feels like a second chance—but his friend... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't reading the longest titles first. 😀 A mother struggling to repress her violent past, A son struggling to grasp his violent future, A father blind to the danger that threatens them all. When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wolf of Oren-yaro by K.S. Villoso
When Orbit picks up one of your favorite books, it's pretty much a given that you're going to read the new version, amirite? This is happening not once but twice this year for me! So, thanks to the author, as well as Orbit (via NetGalley) for the review copy! Born under the crumbling towers of... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: Fortune’s Fool by Angela Boord
Time to get started on some finalists. I figured I'd start with the longest books. Good idea, amirite?! A secret affair. A disfiguring punishment. A burning need for revenge. Kyrra d’Aliente has a bad reputation and an arm made of metal. Cast out of the safe and luxurious world of silk to which she was... Continue Reading →
Review: Ioth, City of Lights by D.P. Woolliscroft
Time for an audiobook review. I have really liked the audiobooks that I've listened to in this series thusfar, and so when I was offered this one to review, I absolutely jumped on it. Be careful what you strive for. The people won and now Mareth is Lord Protector of Edland. But winning an election... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: The Door Into Fire by Diane Duane
This one was the interesting book in my pile, and so I let it sit a bit, not too sure what I was going to find. Here I go! Herewiss is the only man in centuries to possess the Power of the blue Flame, but he can't use or control it -- not even to... Continue Reading →
Review: The Bone Ships by R.J. Barker
Having absolutely loved the Wounded Kingdom series over the last few years, I couldn't resist putting a request in to review R.J.'s new book. Look at that cover, too! Two nations at war. A prize beyond compare. For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an... Continue Reading →
Review: The House of Sacrifice by Anna Smith Spark
Guyyysssssss I was so excited when this book arrived in the mail for me. I mean, I didn't think I had time for literally any other books and then when it arrived on my doorstep I absolutely immediately stopped everything I was doing and started it. This review is based on a review copy. Thanks... Continue Reading →