I waited until a little bit closer to release day to shove this one into my brainface, knowing that I'd gobble it right up and didn't want to be too early to the party. Thanks to the author, as well as Crown via NetGalley for the review copy. Fetching was once the only female rider... 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 →
Esme’s Final Cuts and Semi-Finalists
Ok, so... I was on top of my spfbo responsibilities and was working through this list like lightning... and then WoW Classic happened and ... yeah. For the horde, anyone? I have peeled myself away from that game for a few days so I can be an adult and be responsible n' shit. Sorta. I'm... Continue Reading →
Blog Tour Review: The Imaginary Corpse by Tyler Hayes
I've heard so much about this book from friends that I couldn't resist having a read myself, and so when approached to participate in a blog tour, I couldn't say no! Most ideas fade away when we're done with them. Some we love enough to become Real. But what about the ones we love, and... Continue Reading →
Review: The Resurrectionist of Caligo by Wendy Trimboli & Alicia Zaloga
This one came to my attention as a review request and it honestly sounded all the way up my alley, and so I couldn't resist. Thanks to the authors, as well as Angry Robot for the review copy! "Man of Science" Roger Weathersby scrapes out a risky living digging up corpses for medical schools. When... Continue Reading →
Review: The Narrows by Travis M. Riddle
This was a review request that I had to put on hold a little bit for the SPFBO. But I've found time for audiobooks again, and so this was on the top of my list! This review is based on a review copy of the audiobook. Thanks to the author for the review copy! “I... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Review: The Watermight Thief by Jordan Rivet
Moving right along into the one existing audiobook in my half of the pile. ^_^ Welcome to Pendark, a city of murky canals, brutal gladiator fights, and sorcerers who feud over access to the silvery magical substance known as Watermight. Tamri is a scrappy magic thief who’s trying to get her grandmother out of this... Continue Reading →
Esme’s SPFBO5 Review: Yesterday’s Demons by Michael Ripplinger
I have had a bunch of science fantasy/dystopian books in my grouping this year, about a third of them fell under those categories. That being said, this is one of the ones I liked the most. It ticks a lot of boxes for me, I like lost civilizations, hard magic systems, and different ‘classes’... Continue Reading →
Review: The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier
I really enjoyed the Sevenwaters series, and the Blackthorn and Grim series, and so when this popped up on NetGalley, I couldn't resist putting in a request for it! So thank you to the author, as well as Ace via NetGalley for the review copy. Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle... Continue Reading →
SPFBO 5 – The Choppening, Part Two
It's that time AGAINNNNN *dun dun dun* - time for Esme and I to chop a few of our pile out to make room for semifinalists. Here are the cuts for this week: Kristen's Cut #1 - The Keeper and the Rulership by Emily Martha Sorensen - Status: DNF 30% This is the story of... Continue Reading →