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: Soulstone – Awakening by J.A. Cipriano
Nerd alert! If you weren't aware, I'm a bit of a gamer... Okay, more than a bit, lol. I met my husband on World of Warcraft, FFS. >.> So, I'm okay with a books about video games. The whole LitRPG genre is very popular in Japan, Korea, and Russia and it seems to be sort... Continue Reading →
Review: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Last year, he announced that he had written a book of Norse Mythology, and the world rejoiced (well, I mean... I rejoiced. I assume others out there did too. I don't keep track of the *whole* world). And so the audiobook was preordered (because I will -always- listen to a Neil Gaiman book in audio... 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: Valley of Embers by Steven Kelliher
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Miyazaki movies? This is pertinent to this review, I promise. Princess Mononoke and NausicaƤ of the Valley of the Wind are two of my favorite movies of all time, and at the very least, the first quarter or so of this book reads a little like an epic... 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 Severunās hands, enabling him to release a dangerous experiment upon Wesson. With Sergeant... Continue Reading →
Review: The Reborn King by Michael R. Miller
Normally I have so much more time for audiobooks over physical books but it's been the opposite this year so far. However, once I had a chance to start this one, I *made* time to listen to the rest. Oh yes. Also, FYI, I was given a copy of this audiobook by the author for an... 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! š A monster stalks the ever-dark of Murkwater swamp. A creature... Continue Reading →
Review: The Blood-Tainted Winter by T.L. Greylock
I love a good Viking story. Love me some Norse mythology, too, so getting comfy with some tea and this book was pretty much a certainty. Raef Skallagrim wants to take the sea road. His ship is fast and sleek, his crew skilled and eager, and they will seek out new lands and win fame... Continue Reading →