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…
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…
Back by popular demand (and because I chained him to a desk because I have been busy), our editor Will is here with a post about the new book Grayshade by Gregory A. Wilson Having been an avid reader of fantasy since my days as a child, I’ve gotten the opportunity to explore a wide…
A little while ago, several bloggers started talking about the startling high quality of a new self published fantasy book on the market, The Path of Flames (PoF) by Phil Tucker. People were calling it the next Blood Song, lauding its exciting plot and prose and claiming that it was impressively well-edited for a self…
The Mechanical, by Ian Tregillis, was one of my top books of 2015, so it should be no surprise that I was excited for the sequel - The Rising. For those of you unfamiliar with the original book, it is a historical fiction that follows multiple points of view, telling the story of a steampunk…
You know what type of book I have never enjoyed? One aimed at young women. Why? Probably because I am a man in his late 20’s and books of that nature have never been written in a manner that appeals to me… until now. There is nothing wrong with young adult books, especially those aimed…
Continue reading ➞ The Queen of Blood – Something For My Future Daughter… Or Son
The following contains spoilers for The Rook by Daniel O'Malley, and should only be read if you have completed the first novel. You have been warned. Earlier this year in book club we read The Rook, by Daniel O’Malley, and we loved it. With its unique take on amnesia, humor, great characters, and exciting plot…
