The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan
Overlord
The Steel Remains is an interesting book to say the least… It seems to be the results of renowned science fiction author Richard K. Morgan’s attempt to shake up the,…
dark fantasy
Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb
Well, I guess I should start off by saying this series was absolutely fantastic. I had Assassin’s Apprentice (which I rated 5/5) sitting on by bookshelf for about 2 or…
Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb
Assassin’s Apprentice is a book that has been on my radar for a long time, but something has always stopped my from picking it up. Perhaps it was the fact…
Sandman Slim: A Novel by Richard Kadrey
Chloe Smith
Vacation season is coming and it’s time to give yourself a break, stretch out by the pool or on the beach, and distract yourself with a relaxing summertime read about…demons,…
Kraken: An Anatomy by China Miéville
They say there are no new stories, just tropes, myths and archetypes that appear over and over again in different guises. This is, perhaps, especially the case in genres such…
The Steel Remains by Richard K. Morgan
Alister Davison
Now that I’ve got my breath back, I’ll begin. I’ve read a couple of Richard Morgan’s science fiction novels, so I was looking forward to The Steel Remains, his first…
Mark Lawrence Interview – Prince of Thorns
Disturbing, beautiful, chaotic, poetic, haunting, exhilarating… Believe it or not these are all words I would use to describe a single book: Prince of Thorns. Prince of Thorns is the…
The Fallen Blade by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
You have to be careful with vampires. Their role in fiction has varied over the years, from an absolute evil that must be destroyed at all costs, to brooding anti-hero…
Twilight’s Dawn by Anne Bishop
Kit
Editor’s Note: If you’re offended or triggered by sexuality, fictional genitalia, discussion of rape, childbirth, or murder, I do NOT recommend you read this novel (or any novel of this…
Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Disturbing, Beautiful, Chaotic, Poetic, Haunting, Exhilarating… Believe it or not, these are all words I would use to describe a single book. Prince of Thorns is the debut novel of…
Among Thieves by Douglas Hulick
Fantasy in 2010 is different than it was 20-30 years ago. Gone are the days when the genre is filled with whiter than white characters that take on quests for…
The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett
Editor’s Note: This review contains minor spoilers for The Painted Man (The Warded Man in the US). Read with caution if you have yet to finish the first book. You…