The Tawny Man Trilogy by Robin Hobb (Spoiler Free Review)
Lew Kelly
Spoilers follow for Hobb’s first and second trilogies. No spoilers for the The Tawny Man trilogy. The Tawny Man, Hobb’s second trilogy relating the story of Fitzchivalry and third overall,…
epic fantasy
Dust of Dreams by Steven Erikson
Karl Wolfenden
Dust of Dreams, book nine of Steven Erikson’s grand work of epic fantasy, the Malazan Book of the Fallen, is really a torturer’s handbook in disguise. This is true for…
The Liveship Traders Series by Robin Hobb (no spoilers)
Credit goes to Robin Hobb for doing something new and challenging. Miles (literally) away from the medieval workings of the Six Duchies, Hobb undertakes sea serpents, pirates, talking ships and…
Toll the Hounds by Steven Erikson
A ticket to ascendant adventure costs no more than the Toll of the Hounds, but do you have the courage to pay it? Toll the Hounds, book eight of the…
Reaper’s Gale by Steven Erikson
You’ve heard of the super cell? That thankfully rare occasion where a number of storms, each one a threat to life and limb and capable of doing some serious property…
The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson
The Bonehunters, book six of the Malazan Book of the Fallen, reunites us with the 14th Army which, under the “trust me, it will all work out” leadership of Tavore…
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
John Cowell
Now, before you accuse me of gushing over the story in Part One, I gave Words of Radiance 9 (8.5 rounded up) for a reason. I did not like everything.…
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
This review contains spoilers for The Way of Kings. Read with caution if you have yet to finish the first book. It was a struggle to try and fit everything…
Midnight Tides by Steven Erikson
This review contains some spoilers. Read with caution if you have yet to finish the book. Midnight Tides, book five of the Malazan Book of the Fallen, provides robust proof…
Traitor’s Blade by Sebastien de Castell
Aleksandra Kesek
The world isn’t a romantic stage play; it’s not all love and glory. And a swordfight isn’t always about skill or strength; sometimes – maybe even most times – it’s…
A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin – Review Part Two
Samuel S. B.
This is part two of this review. If you missed it, you can read part one here. Earlier this month, I spoke of my rekindling love for G.R.R.M.’s A Song…
A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin – Review Part One
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…