
Review: A Cloud of Unknowing by Andrew Gillsmith
If its predecessor had the texture of a blockbuster, A Cloud of Unknowing has the texture of a stage play, one that carefully tightens the screws with each new chapter.
Review: The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko
Set in the same world as her Raybearer duology, Jordan Ifueko wrote a timeless book with The Maid and the Crocodile. You will love Sade, Nobody of Oluwan City.
Review: The Price of Power by Michael Michel
A slow burn with an explosive finish, The Price of Power is an awe-inspiring introduction to an ambitious fantasy epic. A true modern classic in the making.
Review: The Envoys of War by Dave Lawson
Gen is asked to do the unimaginable, spy on her best friend while on a mission. Unbeknownst to her, something worse is brewing in the shadows. Care for more?
Review: The Summer Tree (Fionavar Tapestry Book 1) by Guy Gavriel Kay
The prose is practically poetic compensating for shortcomings that can be found.…the act of reading even the most mundane of passages is simply enjoyable
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Review: Drowning Earth by Sean Willson
Captain Kel Williams, alongside her old friend, Oscar Allen, have created a sub that many crave to have. The greed of those starts a war. Care for more?
Review: Panacea by Alex Robins
If Greek mythology is your jam, you can do no wrong with Panacea, a gripping story with great twists to the formula while still respecting the source material.
Review: Falling Into Oblivion by Aaron M. Payne
Falling Into Oblivion may not reinvent the cyberpunk formula, but Aaron M. Payne has still crafted a solid first entry in a new series to keep an eye on.
Review: Dreams of Sorrow by Shauna Lawless
We are treated again to expert writing, worldbuilding and character backgrounds, as well as rich folklore and wonderful crow-lore which cannot be overlooked.
Review: Magician: Apprentice by Raymond E. Feist
Pug is an orphan, befriended to the son of a cook. Both he and his friend dream of adventure, but never expect it to happen to them. Wish to know more?
Review: Silence is Silver by Andrew Watson
Whether this is your first exposure to Tarris or you’ve already had your heart judged by the Harbinger of Justice, this is a must-read, brutal coming-of-age story.
Review: The Return of the Knights by Gregory Kontaxis
The medieval world we love to see in fantasy but infused with Greek mythology that absolutely shines. I'm so glad I don't have to wait to pick up the next book!
Review: Way of the Wizard by Michael Michel
A fast-paced coming-of-age story, Way of the Wizard is a quick read with a fun spin on the Path to Power trope and some gripping action along the way.
Review: Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson
Deadhouse Gates is heavy, ambitious, dark, bloody, but most importantly, an imaginative tale with memorable characters that hits all the right emotional beats.
Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
If you are a lover of grimdark fantasy and have not come across Lord Grimdark himself then you must dive into the famously proclaimed First Law Trilogy.
Review: However Many Must Die by Phil Williams
“Wild” Wish Evans wanted to escape her mundane existence. And when global war beckons, she answers the call. It’s far more than she wished for. Care for more?
Review: Mistress of Lies by K. M. Enright
I simply do not have enough time to list everything this book brings to the table, but I can promise you that you'll need a bigger table and won't regret it.
Review: Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by Yaroslav Barsukov
Once a minister for his nation, Shea has been moved to monitor the building of a massive defence tower. Once, he knew what was what. But is that still the case?
Review: Cold West by Clayton Snyder
A love letter to Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, this dark, western-inspired tale combines brutality and humanity to create a story of a bitter man trying to do right.
Review: The Halley Traveller by Mike Mollman
Chris lives aboard a spaceship with his father, eking out life with mundane tasks. Yet, when a job goes sideways, he’s fatherless and in a bind. Care for more?