Usually I like to root for the good guys, the noble heroes questing for a righteous purpose against all odds. This is not a root for the heroes book though, this is grimdark where the characters are complicated, cruel and there is no HEA guaranteed. The Malevolant Seven is a band of mercenaries, in it […]
I really enjoy an anthology like Instinct Anthology. It provides stories from known authors with more depth on supporting characters or further development of characters or the world. I also get to try authors / series I haven’t before. While some shorts feel underdeveloped or unfinished, a well-written short story is a delight. On the […]
For those who are not familiar with this series, The Innkeeper Chronicles is written by Ilona Andrews, first on their blog with a chapter posted each week. Once the book is complete, they post it as an ebook and an audiobook. I’m not sure I have those details exactly right, but they are close enough. […]
A female warrior gets a new lease on life courtesy of a reclusive, cranky dragon who finds the feisty hothead a breath of fresh air in his cave. GA Aiken’s dragon romance series was equal parts funny and spicy. Dragon Actually introduces two stories in one volume, both set in a fantasy world of magic […]
It all began with a serial killer on the loose in Myrtle Beach. I was captivated from that first book and never been disappointed by the Badlands series ever since. A blend of opposites attract romantic suspense and paranormal that left me as intrigued by the characters and their relationship as much as the supernatural […]
Having read the entire Iron Druid Chronicles before, this is my second time listening to Hammered. While I don’t give away any spoilers, I will note that my feelings about this one were definitely altered having listened to it and the entire series previously. That said, I actually enjoyed Hammered more this time around. Making good on his promise […]
By a Silver Thread is the first book of the DFZ Changeling, a brand new series set in the DFZ (Detroit Free Zone). If you have read Rachel Aaron’s Heartstriker Series or DFZ then you will be very familiar with this world and the rules of it. But have no fear, you don’t need to […]
A gritty Gaslamp fantasy adventure set in Jane Austen’s England introduces new players, a darker plot, and, of course, more fiery dragon action. M Verant’s colorful worldbuilding, nuanced characters, and suspenseful plot made for another enthralling read right to the very last tantalizing page. Emma’s Dragon is the second installment in a read in order […]
During the pandemic, some writers couldn’t write a book, others delivered like nothing was going on, some changed drastically what they were writing. But, Brandon Sanderson was/is a little different than everyone else out there and he not only delivered on his promised contracts but also wrote not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 […]
White Cat is a charming, modern tale of love and magic written by one of my favorite young adult writers, Holly Black. The first in The Curse Workers series, it is set in a world where magic is real, but only certain people have the power to use it. The story revolves around a young […]