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 →
Review: Shorefall by Robert Jackson Bennett
Having really loved Foundryside, when this popped up for request on NetGalley, I couldn't resist. So thanks to the author, as well as Del Rey via NetGalley for the review copy! Having narrowly saved the metropolis of Tevanne from destruction, Sancia Grado and her allies have turned to their next task: sowing the seeds of... Continue Reading →
Review: Blight Marked by Josh Erikson
I've really enjoyed this series in audio so far, as it is one of the few instances where I can say that the author also doing the narration is done really well. So, when I was offered a review copy of the third audiobook in the series, I couldn't pass it up! So, thanks to... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: Blade’s Edge by Virginia McClain
In the home stretch now! Mishi and Taka live each day of their lives with the shadow of death lurking behind them. The struggle to hide the elemental powers that mark the two girls as KisĹŤshi separates them from the other orphans, yet forges a deep bond between them. When Mishi is dragged from the... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: A Sea of Broken Glass by Sonya M. Black
Three more to go! I'm excited to see the results! 🙂 Secrets have a price. After enduring weeks of torture and being convicted of witchery, Ris escapes, only to discover the Darkness and the Lady are hunting her. They need the magic that sings within her. Creator of all, the imprisoned Lady needs Ris, her... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: Spark City by Robert J. Power
Moving right along with my reading the finalists in this year's SPFBO. I wasn't a fan of this one. Welp. There is always one, amirite? The Hunt is Coming. Despite his warriors’ lineage, Erroh would rather waste his potential stumbling alone from one tavern to the next, drinking and gambling. Fate, however, has greater plans... Continue Reading →
SPFBO Finalist Review: A Tale of Stars and Shadow by Lisa Cassidy
Getting a bit more reading done, with all this not leaving the house stuff. Dumnorix princess and born warrior, Talyn Dynan was the finest fighter of her generation. With her Callanan partner at her side, she was invincible, reckless, a death-knell to their enemies. But after her partner is torn away from her, Talyn is... Continue Reading →
Review: Bonds of Brass by Emily Skrutskie
I hopped on this one as soon as I read the description on NetGalley because it sounded so up my alley that it hurts. That was before this *gorgeous* cover appeared too. So, thanks to the author, as well as Del Rey via NetGalley for the review copy. A young pilot risks everything to save... 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 →
Review: Starship Alchemon by Christopher Hinz
I've been in sort of a sci-fi mood lately, and so when this book appeared on my radar as a review request I couldn't help but accept. So, thanks to the author, as well as Angry Robot for the review copy! Nine explorers aboard a powerful AI vessel, Alchemon, are sent to investigate an “anomalous... Continue Reading →