The Iron Crown lives up to the hype. It reminds me of the epic fantasy novels that I grew up with. The magic is intriguing and creates a world that is fascinating to discover as the pages rapidly turn. It is engaging, exciting, and many other things. It also has a unique take on dragons that makes it a lot of fun to read and to figure out how it all works out in the grand scheme of things. The characters are beautifully flawed, with each having a weakness to either overcome or succumb to.
Epic Fantasy
Review: The Fantastically Underwhelming Epic of a Dead Wizard and an Average Bard by Kian N. Ardalan
I cannot recommend this book enough. If you are a lover of all things fantasy, then you will absolutely adore this story. It is a big cosy fantasy hug of a book – packed with action, adventure, emotion, some dark moments balanced with good humour, and fantastic characters you will love. If you are looking for a standalone fantasy epic that really does have it all, then look no further. You will be far from underwhelmed.
The Last of the Atalanteans (The Drowned Kingdom Saga #2) by P.L. Stuart
The Last of the Atalanteans surpasses it’s predecessor in every respect, which is saying something since I fucking loved A Drowned Kingdom. Full of suspense, action, magic and political intrigue, this series is perfect for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire, especially the new House of the Dragon show.
Book Tour/Review: Starbinder (An Eye of Eternity Novella) by Mark Timmony
Mark Timmony offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the past of his ever expanding world, with a fast-paced novella that is sure to peak the interest of new readers, while giving fans just enough to keep us coming back for more.
Review: The Last of the Atalanteans (The Drowned Kingdom Saga #2) by P.L. Stuart
Overall, this is a series that has me invested in every way that it can. I look forward to more bloody conflicts, political intrigues, and seeing how Othrun continues to develop. This is a series that will keep you thinking about it at all times of the day or night. I felt the shock of what had happened and I keep thinking about it, even after finishing it days ago. If you haven’t read what has happened to the Atalanteans, you should.
Review: Shadowless by Randall McNally
This is a unique ride, full of peril to all of the characters as they look to survive the wrath of the gods and their followers. It takes a lot of my favorite kind of abilities and introduces them in new ways, making for a fun and engaging read. It was nice to feel like each chapter was a finished story, giving a sense of satisfaction at each new chapter. Find yourself cheering on some new characters as they look to take battle to the gods themselves.
Review: Starbinder (Eye of Eternity Novella) by Mark Timmony
Starbinder will leave you breathless, filled with heart-pounding action with extremely engaging characters. The magic flows off the pages, entrancing all who read it, ensnaring them into the adventure that they will not want to escape. I eagerly encourage all to pick up this novella and become introduced into a world that will definitely be talked about in many fantasy circles.
Review: The Pariah (The Covenant of Steel #1) by Anthony Ryan
The Pariah is a good outlaw tale, full of brutal and bloody violence, and an overall tale of discovery. It is exciting and has a lot of hints of what could be expected in future installments. There is a lot of enjoyment, with a writing prose that is expertly crafted, making for an easy read.
Review: Palom (World of Linaria #2) by L. L. MacRae
Palom is a great example of how to follow up a first book in a series. It manages to answer some of the questions from book one, whilst presenting several new ones that perfectly set the stage up for book three. L.L. MacRae has quickly become one of my favourite authors. With her superb world-building and writing style, that allows the story to flow with ease, I can’t wait to return to the world of Linaria.
The Marauders, The Daughter, and The Dragon (The Azure Archipelago #1) by K.R.R. Lockhaven
The Marauders, The Daughter, and The Dragon is not only an excellent book title, it’s a fucking excellent book. Whimsical, satirical, but never farcical, Lockhaven walks a tight rope of family drama and Terry Pratchett-esque satire like Dick Grayson.
Review: Thrice (Needle and Leaf #1) by Andrew D Meredith
Thrice is one that is suitable for all types of readers. It has adventure, revenge, crime syndicates, and a mystery that will keep readers guessing up to the end. I did the audio and the author does a fantastic job of this as well! This is an exciting new series with a ton of potential and promise!!
Review: Bonds of Chaos (Threadlight #3) by Zack Argyle
A fitting end to a fantastic trilogy. Once again we are shown this fantastic world from the views of the characters that we have come to love and admire over the course of the previous two books. It picks up right from where the previous book had ended, the action immediately keeping the reader engaged and on the edge of their seat. The family ties that are so dominant are strengthened in all of the ways that they deserve to be. The war that will happen for the reader is the question of if they should eat or sleep versus just pushing through in one sitting.