Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Overlord
Every year there are a number of debut authors that are so enthusiastically hyped by publishers that, as a reviewer, have you whispering a small prayer under your breath each…
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Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed
John Cowell
You know when you first read or watch something, and you’re like, “Can’t believe how crap that was” or “Did not like that at all”, but then, by some fortuitous…
House of Chains by Steven Erikson
Karl Wolfenden
Into any great company a little division must fall, for what better moment than when the rift is healed, the prodigal returns and the collective is fused anew, stronger than…
The Fell Sword by Miles Cameron
Nicholas Schmiedicker
What does a true medieval fantasy look like? It is the most accepted and stereotypical settings for fantasy novels and yet few authors consider the subtle intricacies of the time…
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
Joie
After waiting with bated breath for a highly anticipated sequel, there is always a twinge of fear when I actually hold it in my hands. Will it live up to…
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
KJ Braxton
I’ve always found that the best examples of children’s literature are those that don’t try to be for children, they don’t pander to a younger reader, but rather just aim…
Shift Omnibus by Hugh Howey
Jeff Seymour
This review contains spoilers for Wool. If you haven’t read Hugh Howey’s Wool, stop here and go do so immediately. You should do this first because Wool is one of…
Swords of Haven by Simon R. Green
Alister Davison
Swords of Haven introduces us to Hawk and Fisher; they’re husband and wife, the only truly honourable cops in Haven, a violent and corrupt city filled with monsters, wizards, thieves…
The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. Harris
Aleksandra Kesek
Laughter disarms the fiercest of men. – Lokabrenna A child’s fascination with something can last a long time and spark great ideas; ideas that can be turned into books. As…
A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin – Review Part One
Samuel S. B.
After years of making us wait, 2011 rolled into town and so did Mr. Martin’s long awaited book, number five in a planned seven book series. It is safe to…
Orleans by Sherri L. Smith
Liz Fellshot Ambrose
I find the post apocalyptic genre simultaneously interesting and frustrating. I think that it has a lot of interesting potential to comment on social trends and social experimentation, but I…
The Boy With the Porcelain Blade by Den Patrick – Review
I always find it weird… reading a book by someone I’ve met. I first met Den Patrick in 2012 at Fantasy-Faction’s Q & A Session with Peter V. Brett, Myke…