Welcome, solvers! Today's puzzle has a three-answer theme. Ooooooh, ahhhhhh! Hop to it! QTL Crossword: City of Words Puzzle Spoilers Below! Robert Jackson Bennett is behind some of The Quill To Live's all-time favorite books! Here are some of our top RJB reviews: The Tainted Cup A Drop of Corruption The Troupe/American Elsewhere City…
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Isles of the Emberdark – The Cosmere Expands
The man cannot be stopped! Brandon Sanderson released Isles of the Emberdark, his fifth secret project, as part of the Words of Radiance leatherbound crowdfunding campaign. It will also be in bookstores and online very soon (as of this writing), so the latest Cosmere book will be in the hands of the masses swiftly! Note:…
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Under the Dome – Over and Out
It’s time to ring that King-a-ding-ding bell and notch another King novel in my tracker! Under the Dome is behind me now. It is a beefy and intricate King work worthy of your time, should you feel the urge to see a small town descend into disarray. The town of Chester’s Mill, Maine, is not…
Quill To Live Crossword 6: Face Book
We're back! This puzzle is what I call a "Reggy," which is barely short for "regular" and simpy means it's the standard 15x15 grid you'll find in most publications. Enjoy! QTL Crossword: Face Book Puzzle Spoilers Below! Today's puzzle is a King-a-ding-ding extravaganza! Here are some of my Stephen King reviews: The Tommyknockers: 6.0/10 Pet Sematary: 9.0/10…
The Wood At Midwinter – A Quick Jaunt
Susanna Clarke’s The Wood at Midwinter is a short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, though it requires no knowledge of the bigger book to enjoy. The story, easily readable in one sitting, weaves a wintry and ambiguous tale with mysterious vibes. 19-year-old Merowdis Scot leaves her sister at the…
Welcome To The Cosmere: A Brandon Sanderson Reading Order Guide
Come one, come all to the Cosmere! That’s right folks, after years of Brandon Sanderson reviews and discussions, we’re finally laying down the law. Today, one and a half Brandon Sanderson experts (Andrew and Cole, respectively) shoulder the Herculean task of telling YOU the ideal Brandon Sanderson reading order. A few clean-up notes before we…
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Quill To Live Crossword 5: In Memoriam
Did you realize we skipped a week? It definitely wasn't 'cause I just forgot to post! No way, no how. (That is exactly what happened.) But we're back with a puzzle that pays respect to an author who was taken from us too soon. QTL Crossword: In Memoriam Puzzle Spoilers Below! This puzzle is dedicated to…
Story for Story’s Sake: Wanderstop and SFF Books That Reward Reflection
This piece was originally published at Reactor Mag. When entering the world of Wanderstop, players take on the role of Alta, an injured warrior who collapses in a forest and awakens in an idyllic and colorful clearing. She sits on a bench next to a man named Boro, who eventually becomes a spiritual and emotional recovery…
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Lord of Emperors – Perfection Once Again
Welcome back to Sarantium, the glistening city of mosaics, high-octane chariot races, and deadly political intrigue. We left off at the end of Sailing To Sarantium, and now we conclude the two-book series with Guy Gavriel Kay’s Lord of Emperors. Can it stack up to the perfection of its predecessor? Yes. Yes, it can. Crispin…
V For Vendetta – Anarchy For All
Alan Moore’s V For Vendetta is a force in the world of comics. Its message, art, and story resonate decades after the story’s serial run in the 1980s. Today, compiled into a single volume, it still packs a punch. V For Vendetta remains as relevant and powerful as ever, and it’s an action-packed story, to…