The Black Company is an all-time favorite series of the QTL team, and I would argue it’s probably the single most foundational story in how we came to be a group reviewing books. So, it’s not an understatement to say that there was a disproportionate amount of scrutiny being lobbed toward a brand new Black…
The Scarlet Throne, by debut author Amy Leow, is the first book in the The False Goddess series. It unapologetically combines a pretty immoral and traumatized protagonist with some pervasive unreliable narration to create a tale that is both captivating and atmospherically depressing. If you are looking for good vibes, look elsewhere; if you are…
If you could, for a moment, please picture me with my hands on my temples, eyes closed, and letting out a sigh of frustration. That is where I find myself trying to figure out how to review today’s book. The Lost War, by Justin Lee Anderson, is one of those inherently difficult books to talk…
Today, I get to review one of my most anticipated books of the year, which is always very exciting. The Archive Undying, by Emma Mieko Candon, is one of those rare books that I don’t know if I recommend. The novel has clear strengths and weaknesses, but the way the scale tips will depend on…
Reviewing a first Abraham book is always a challenging prospect. Looking back at A Shadow in Summer and The Dragon’s Path, both were clearly designed as foundational books that are heavily expanded on in the sequels. Though I was lukewarm in my reception of both those series beginnings when I read them, I ended up liking…
Continue reading ➞ Age Of Ash – Heat Like A Sleeping Volcano
Piranesi is the most recent novel by Susanna Clarke, best known for her truly massive book, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Normally I wouldn’t put this much emphasis on an author’s past work, but Norrell might be the largest book I have ever read both in page count and in density. While Norrell is a…
Magic school lovers rejoice, we have another book review to feed your ever consuming hunger. Today’s entry is Nevernight, by Jay Kristoff, and is a new take on the assassin school variant of magical learning establishments. An intense deadly curriculum, mysterious and lovable teachers with interesting lessons, and a school so dripping with lore and…
Continue reading ➞ Nevernight – Getting My Masters In Murderology
