Alright. This book. Let's see how well I can write up a review for this book. Here's hoping it's not just my sobbing onto the keyboard. The Amrithi are outcasts; nomads descended of desert spirits, they are coveted and persecuted throughout the Empire for the power in their blood. Mehr is the illegitimate daughter of... Continue Reading →
Review: The Outcast Hours – Edited by Mahvesh Murad & Jared Shurin
Having really enjoyed The Djinn Falls in Love, I couldn't help but request this one as soon as I saw it on NetGalley! So thanks very much to the authors, and editors, and Solaris via NetGalley for the review copy! We live our lives in the daylight. Our stories take place under the sun: bright,... Continue Reading →
Review: Faycalibur by Liam Perrin
Ahhh the Less Valued Knights. I love a nice, lighthearted comedic fantasy novel. I love them even more when they're based around Arthurian legend, so when offered this one for review, I simply couldn't resist! So, as is obvious, I received a review copy of this book from the author, and this review is of... Continue Reading →
Review: The Wolf in the Whale by Jordanna Max Brodsky
This one came to my attention through a bit of word of mouth, and it sounded absolutely intriguing! So, I couldn't resist having a read of it. So, many thanks to the author, as well as Redhook via NetGalley for the review copy! A young Inuit shaman's epic quest for survival in the frozen lands... Continue Reading →
Review: From the Shadows of the Owl Queen’s Court by Benedict Patrick
Ohh man. Yarnworld. I've been patiently waiting for the next one and it is here and in my eyeholes. I'll try and stay coherent for most of this. 😀 I got a review copy of this book from the author. 🙂 If you value your life, stay out of the forest. As a captive of... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: The Carnival of the Night by Nicholas Carey
In which Kristen attends a Carnival, of sorts. 😀 Some call it purgatory, others know it as the in-between, but for those poor souls who are trapped there eternally, it is simply The Carnival — a macabre mockery where night is never-ending, and a sadistic creature known as The Fool reigns unchallenged. And The Fool... Continue Reading →
Review: Paternus – Wrath of Gods by Dyrk Ashton
Maaaaaan I've been waiting for this one for a long, long time. I need something that I can have a mythological squee over, and if Paternus isn't that thing, I don't know what is. I actually beta read this book, which is unusual. I read books before they're released, yes, but not usually beta versions... Continue Reading →
Review: Liath Luachra – The Swallowed by Brian O’Sullivan
There's something about Liath Luachra. She's a really interesting character to read about, mainly because she's often snarky AF, and isn't about to take any nonsense from any second century dudes who don't believe that she's warrior enough. Which is, admittedly, more than a little. 😀 So when I was offered a copy of this... Continue Reading →
Review: Space Unicorn Blues by T.J. Berry
I don't actually think I even checked the goodreads reviews or whatnot on this book before I was all up in NetGalley's request button. Unicorns. In. Space. Guys. I mean, the title of this book itself sounds like a Cowboy Bebop episode, FFS. Who doesn't immediately request that?! Certainly not me. 😀 So, I'd like... Continue Reading →
Review: Circe by Madeline Miller
Ooooh Greek Mythology. I love you so. Mythology in general has been one of those things that I have been fascinated with for my entire life. And Madeline Miller.... well, let's just say that Song of Achilles had me in goddamn tears despite knowing how The Illiad ended. It is quite easily one of my... Continue Reading →