Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker – Review
It felt like I walked off the page right into the forest and village, and coming back to the real world was jarring.
It felt like I walked off the page right into the forest and village, and coming back to the real world was jarring.
It is a colder book in many ways, but also a richer one, and by the final page, I was more than ready to follow this story wherever it goes…
There are no knights or swords here, just a travelling tribe that hunts and gathers everything it needs to survive.
What is real history, what is a lie, and what has simply been forgotten over time?
“They didn’t stick around to enjoy my death, and they’re going to regret it. Every last one of them.”
A wonderful mix of mystery, adventure and heart. It captures the spirit of old-school fantasy while keeping a modern warmth that makes it easy to love.
A sharp, magic-tinged fantasy with a strong opening, a welcome lack of romance, and a prickly protagonist you can’t help but root for.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Perfect for those of us that aren’t wanting nightmares but need a little change. Also, a shorter book so not a huge commitment in…
A brutal, layered tale of vengeance, faith, and survival. Rawlins’ journey from merciless killer to something almost human is gripping
French deserves credit for doing something original with grimdark genre and creating a setting quite different to what you will usually have read.
All in all, The Darkness Calling is a dark and gripping fantasy read that held my attention from start to finish. While not without its flaws, it offers a refreshing…
What in a Necromancer’s fever dream did I just read? I’m still not sure but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. If you’ve got a thirst for something dark and…