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The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Series: Rook and Rose (Book #1 of 3)
Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy
Pages: 688 pages (Paperback edition)
Word Count: 215,000 words
Publish date: 19th January 2021 by Orbit
The Mask of Mirrors is the start of a Venetian fantasy-setting series with a heavy focus on political intrigue, multiple identities, lies, and world-building. …
The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned at the end of the world, it’s that hope is stronger than despair.”
The Nightmare Virus is exactly the kind of book I’ve been hungering for without being able to describe. This is fast-paced, high octane dystopian science-fantasy with incredibly high stakes and some captivating allegorical themes. The writing flowed wonderfully, there was a ton of believable character development, and the faith element mattered deeply to the plot. The story itself was fantastic and, while I could draw some comparisons to other stories I’ve loved, it also felt wholly unique. It felt familiar and true while still being a story unlike any other I’ve experienced. I loved everything about it. …