Open Letter to Former Strange Chemistry Authors
Overlord
Dear Former Authors of Strange Chemistry, Many of you would not have heard of me, but my name is Marc Aplin and I run a website named Fantasy-Faction. Fantasy-Faction is…
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Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Joie
“Once upon a time, an angel and a devil pressed their hands to their hearts and started the apocalypse.” And so begins Dreams of Gods & Monsters, Laini Taylor’s conclusion…
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
Travis Anderson
The idea of reviewing a known classic was quite daunting. There’s less to worry about when reviewing a newly released or few months old novel, as there are not yet…
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
KJ Braxton
This review contains spoilers. Read with caution if you have yet to finish the book. That great first love, think Romeo and Juliet, Jack and Rose, a beautiful notion but…
Shadowborn by Moira Katson
Jeff Seymour
I was an ice child, having the ill luck to be born early, in the deepest storms of the winter, when the drifts of snow can bury whole caravans without…
Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen
A. E. Marling
If you want a fantasy where two teens in an arranged marriage struggle to love each other, then read Stolen Songbird by Danielle L. Jensen. First Cecile is kidnapped. Then…
The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
I try not to get my hopes up too high when I check out new author/book recommendations from friends or even other book reviewers I respect. What touches one person…
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
This review contains some spoilers. Read with caution if you have yet to finish the book. After thoroughly enjoying The Northern Lights I was eager to get onto The Subtle…
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
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…
Brian Jacques: An Appreciation
Chloe Smith
Brian Jacques died on February 5, 2011. He was 71, and he leaves behind him the legacy of a full and successful career: 39 published books, including 21 in his…
Autodrome by Kim Lakin-Smith
Hierath
Eddie Izzard used to do a sketch where he talked about how you only get car chases in movies, never in books. And the reason you don’t get them in…
The Falconer by Elizabeth May
Faeries are having a resurgence in recent years and when I say faeries I don’t mean Tinkerbell, rather David Bowie in Labyrinth but far more sinister. May brings you into…