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Craig Bookwyrm

About Craig Bookwyrm

Hi, I'm Craig, a husband, dad, book reader and reviewer from Wales, UK - the land of song, castles and dragons.
My main focus is on self-published and indie SFF books. Self-pub came to my attention in late 2021, and they now fill my TBR.

Review: The Fall Is All There Is (Four of Mercies #1) by C.M. Caplan

March 9, 2023 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

This book is fresh, inventive, quirky, instinctive, and witty. Set in a genre-bending world – think dystopian sci-fi, steampunk, weird west, with shades of grimdark political court intrigue – filled with some of the most unique and downright strange ideas I’ve read. Truly creative.

Filed Under: Dystopian, Reviews, SciFi Tagged With: C.M. Caplan, Four of Mercies, Self Published, The Fall is All There Is

Review: Amarah (World of Linaria #3) by L.L. MacRae

March 4, 2023 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

This book and series is for all fans of epic fantasy that enjoy high adventure, mystery, dark magic, heists, pirates, dragons, and great storytelling.

Filed Under: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Amarah, L.L. MacRae, Self Published, World of Linaria

Review: Third Front (Dalí Tamareia #3) by E. M. Hamill

February 6, 2023 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

Third Front is a fantastic conclusion to this trilogy, leaving some doors ajar which could mean a return for Dalí and her found family in future missions… I would read more from this universe and its characters in a heartbeat.

Filed Under: Reviews, SciFi, Space Opera Tagged With: Dalí Tamareia, EM Hamill, Third Front

Review: Peacemaker (Dalí Tamareia #2) by E. M. Hamill

January 31, 2023 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

I thoroughly enjoyed returning on mission with Dalí in this book, so much so that I immediately started reading book three after fininshing the last chapter.

Filed Under: Reviews, SciFi, Space Opera Tagged With: Dalí Tamareia, EM Hamill, Peacemaker

Book Tour/Review: The Last Ranger (Ranger of the Titan Wilds #1) by J.D.L. Rosell

January 9, 2023 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

The Last Ranger is a very strong entry into a new world and series. There is so much more that this world has to offer that is evident from this first offering. I’m really excited to see where this series will take us next. A brilliant start!

Filed Under: Book Tour, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews, Tour Post Tagged With: Book Review, J.D.L. Rosell, Ranger of the Titan Wilds, Self Published, The Last Ranger, Tour Post

Review: Seraphina’s Lament (The Bloodlands #1) by Sarah Chorn

January 6, 2023 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

Emerging gods, human suffering, elemental magic, hauntingly beautiful, lyrical prose, dark themes, complex characters and relationships, mystery, conflict, politics, love, hate, death, fear, horror – hope? This book literally has it all.

Filed Under: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Sarah Chorn, Self Published, Seraphina's Lament, The Bloodlands

Review: Spirits of Vengeance (Mortal Techniques #3) by Rob J. Hayes

December 31, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

The best of the bunch! Bigger in scope than its predecessors, Never Die and Pawn’s Gambit, Spirts of Vengeance takes all the best bits of what’s gone before and provides another epic story with a brilliant group of diverse characters.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Reviews, Xianxia Tagged With: Rob J. Hayes, Self Published, Spirts of Vengeance, The Mortal Techniques

Review: Angel Falling (Ambassador Azshael #1) by A.D. Landor

December 20, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

Angel Falling is a classic crime noir thriller, set within a dark fantasy universe, full of lore, supernatural magic, and horrific creatures.

Filed Under: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: A.D. Landor, Ambassador Azshael, Angel Falling, Self Published

Review: No Heart for a Thief (Malitu #1) by James Lloyd Dulin

December 7, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

This is a distinguished debut that I found completely engrossing. As a work of fantasy, it is a very promising start to a series that has a lot of potential. I enjoyed the structure with the two timelines. Kaylo’s journey, both in the past and present, is one I want to continue. No Heart for a Thief is a meditative, spiritual journey that will make you stop to think and question – an allegory for our times.

Filed Under: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: James Lloyd Dulin, Malitu, No Heart for a Thief, Self Published

Review: Obsidian: Awakening by Sienna Frost

November 14, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

Obsidian: Awakening is a powerful tale, thoughtfully told. It has deep themes to explore through wonderfully complex and morally grey characters. It is a human tale of survival, an exploration of control of both the self and others. How far will people go to stay true to their duty and beliefs? How much can a person take before they break and become the monster they are fighting? These are some of the fascinating aspects explored in this truly mesmerizing tale. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

Filed Under: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Obsidian: Awakening, Self Published, Sienna Frost

Book Tour/Review: Moon Deeds (Star Children Saga #1) by Palmer Pickering

November 4, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm 1 Comment

Moon Deeds is an ambitious science-fantasy space opera, that follows twins Cassidy and Torr. With strong world-building and an intriguing magic system, the mix of dystopian science fiction and fantasy elements are blended together into a convincing narrative.

Filed Under: Book Tour, Fantasy, Reviews, Science Fantasy, SciFi, Tour Post Tagged With: Moon Deeds, Palmer Pickering, Self Published, Star Children Saga

Review: Dragon Mage (Rivenworld #1) by M.L. Spencer

October 21, 2022 by Craig Bookwyrm Leave a Comment

Dragon Mage is a book that will appeal to anyone who loves classic epic fantasy. It is filled with adventure, emotion, friendship and magic, set in wondrously imagined world with majestic dragons, and characters you will fall in love with. It can also be read as a standalone, with the story coming to a satisfactory conclusion. But… there is so much scope for more. Aram’s journey has only just begun; I will definitely be going along for the next ride.

Filed Under: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Dragon Mage, M.L. Spencer, Rivenworld, Self Published

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