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.
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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: Sword of Mercy and Wrath (The Swords of Dominion #1) by NC Koussis
Overall, this novel was very entertaining. It is a dark tale that will hit the right notes with readers who like a good werewolf tale full of bloody action fights. There is a lot more history and lore that can be explored, either in the future or from past tales that would explain more about the werewolves.
Solace Lost (Pandemonium Rising #1) by Michael Sliter
Solace Lost by Michael Sliter is a grimdark diamond in the rough that I’m surprised I don’t see more people talking about.
Review: The Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Gael Song #1) by Shauna Lawless
Brilliant writing that will leave you thinking about what just happened and what is to come in all of the right ways. I highly recommend this novel for those with ties to Irish history as well as to those who want a great novel with amazing strong female POVs. This is a novel that will resonate with many different types of readers, leaving a taste that will make them crave for more of this series. I eagerly look forward to where it will go.
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!!