My father was 60 years old when I was born. Kind of an odd thing to start a book review off with, but those of you who are the guessing sort are probably guessing that this will be tied into the review later on. Bonus points for you. As for the rest of you, just…
Continue reading ➞ Two Serpents Rise – This Sequence Gets Craftier
Revenge stories are tricky. They are inherently sad and depressing stories that require a keen eye for detail, and a lot of planning to execute correctly. Nothing good happens when you set out for revenge. Even the most cynical readers can agree that while vengeance might feel good in the moment, it leaves a person…
Continue reading ➞ The Burning Isle – Grilled Vengeance, Served Hot
For my day job I am doing some work in the comics industry, so I am on a bit of a superhero kick at the moment. I have read a few superhero novels over the years, but it seems to be a genre that is starting to expand, as I presume that these stories have…
Continue reading ➞ Ex-Heroes – Oversexualized Is An Under Exaggeration
After a stint of science fiction, I decided it was time to dive back into some good old sword and sorcery fantasy. Thankfully, there is a recent release that promised all the swords and magic that I could hope for: Duskfall, by Christopher Husberg. A party fantasy (or a fantasy that follows a party of…
In October my book club wrapped up its final month of our 2016 schedule with The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin. When the book was originally suggested for the roster, I had no idea what it was, but I had heard only the best things about Ursula K. Le Guin and decided to look…
A guest post by Quill To Live editor Sean Burns: We all have that person in our lives. A family member, a good friend, a co-worker, or a significant other. One who loves reading and can’t wait to recommend another one of their favorites to you, and that’s great! You smile as you accept the book,…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Drenai part four, the Drenale. We have come to the end of our journey, and what a journey it has been. The final two Drenai books are a duology about a new character, Skilgannon the Damned. Skilgannon is Gemmell’s take on a hero tormented by his past, and a…
I got the chance to meet Sarah Beth Durst at the Brooklyn Book Festival earlier this year where she was doing a panel with Robert Jackson Bennett and N. K. Jemisin. After reading her fantastic new YA book (review here), The Queen of Blood, Sarah was kind enough to field some of my many questions…
Continue reading ➞ An Interview With The Queen of Blood Author – Sarah Beth Durst
