The early chapters settle you into a fantasy world that feels safe. But there is a turn as the story advances, revealing the true horrors beneath the surface.

A Betrayal of Storms had really good pacing, engaging action, heavy foreshadowing, and realistic characters. Ben paints a really good picture and uses

Revenge of the Sith, the culmination of the ultimately flawed Prequel trilogy from George Lucas, was a movie that had good ideas and poor execution…

Thorns of War is an excellent sequel. It takes all the fascinating and unique aspects of Seeds of War and builds off of it perfectly, creating an instant

Ascendant is a near flawless first entry in an epic fantasy saga: it tells a contained, well-paced story that tugs at the heartstrings and delivers searing

River In The Galaxy' is a compelling read that balances its darker themes with moments of healing and found family. While it may not be for everyone, especially

A very good, solid start to a dragon-based epic fantasy series with family as a strong theme. I’m very much looking forward to the sequels, and to see where

Meta is a thrilling and entertaining read that offers a refreshing take on the superhero genre. With its compelling protagonist, breakneck pacing, and

Something stirs in the Forest of Broken Trolls... Despite all his skill in healing and runecraft, God-Speaker Alvir Einarson could not save everyone.

Broken generations ago in the Cleansing,The Sunborn Bloodline persists.Dragh the Sunborn Empire’s last son rises in the ranks of the Second Legion, a Legion of

Rather’s writing is punchy and visceral, and the opening sequence left me very uncomfortable in all the best ways. This book may be shelved as fantasy

Road-weary soldier Lindel thought all he needed to do to return home was finish his current escort mission. Then he discovers one of his charges murdered

Strap in, folks, because we're about to embark on a whirlwind adventure with The Winds of Change by Sam Paisley. Picture this you're settling in with a new book

Soldiers fighting for an empire that generally saw them as lesser. It’s nods to the historical sacrifices of so many with sprinkles of iconic sci-fi culture

They are sassy, cranky, or just generally causing chaos in their rider's lives. In Iron Flame I especially love Violet's little dragon, Andarna, who is

You know you’re reading fiction - you know none of this really happened - but because of the attention to detail and the inclusion of just the right amount

I cannot wait for the next book. I am genuinely enthralled by this world Lyons created and I’ve also been left with a lot of thoughts/feelings that I may have

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There are layers to the novel that will leave readers satisfied yet hungering for more answers to the questions that are dangled tantalizingly in front of them.

Influenced by Hindu mythology, this book has all the checkmarks of a world with lots to offer. Magic metal, a variety of magic options, time travel.