February 2023 - Novel Notions

Book Review: The Shadow Casket (The Darkwater Legacy, #2) by Chris Wooding

February 26, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

ARC provided by the publisher—Gollancz—in exchange for an honest review.

The Shadow Casket by Chris Wooding

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: The Darkwater Legacy (Book #2 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Pages: 832 pages (Hardcover edition)

Published: 16th February 2023 by Gollancz

The Shadow Casket is an action-packed sequel full of lovable characters colored by a shade of gray morality and believable motivations.

“Such profound consequences from the smallest actions. As if each was a raindrop falling on a lake, a tiny impact spreading ripples outwards, becoming vast.”

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Book Review: Of War and Ruin (The Bound and The Broken, #3) by Ryan Cahill

February 13, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Of War and Ruin cover

Of War and Ruin by Ryan Cahill

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: The Bound and the Broken (Book #3 of 5)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Pages: 1481 pages (Kindle edition)

Publish date: 19th of January 2023 by Ryan Cahill (Self-published)

Of War and Ruin is Cahill’s golden ticket to the pantheon of the fantasy greats. This mid-season finale to The Bound and the Broken is 430,000 words of glorious epic fantasy.

“Where I come from, there is nothing more important than your honour. But honour is not determined by the perception of others. It is in how you see your own deeds. Treat him the way you believe he should be treated.”

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Cover Reveal: The Sword of Mercy and Wrath (Swords of Dominion, #1) by NC Koussis

February 3, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 2 comments

Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

We have an exciting post today. Novel Notions will be hosting the cover reveal of the new cover for The Sword of Mercy and Wrath by NC Koussis. This is the first book in the Swords of Dominion series. It has a different cover art before, and the author has decided to rebrand it with a more beautiful and fitting cover art. Plus, there will be new illustrations and a map inside the book done by Sara Ferrari. The book will also be 100+ pages longer than its previous edition after it received new editing from the incredible Sarah Chorn. Without further ado, here’s the gorgeous cover reveal of The Sword of Mercy and Wrath!

Cover art illustrated by NinoIs

Cover designed by Deranged Doctor Design …

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