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Book Review: Empire of Grass (The Last King of Osten Ard, #2) by Tad Williams

Book Review: Empire of Grass (The Last King of Osten Ard, #2) by Tad Williams

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Cover art illustrated by Michael Whelan

Empire of Grass by Tad Williams

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: The Last King of Osten Ard (Book #2 of 4), The Osten Ard Saga (Book #5 of 7)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Pages: 684 pages (Hardcover edition)

Word Count: 319,000 words

Published: 7th May 2019 by DAW Books (US) & Hodder (UK)

Empire of Grass is the darkest entry in the entire Osten Ard Saga by Tad Williams so far, and I feel it is going to be outshined by its sequels.

“You don’t know you’re in a story until someone tells it to you afterward.”

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Book Review: Brothers of the Wind (The Last King of Osten Ard, #0.75) by Tad Williams

Book Review: Brothers of the Wind (The Last King of Osten Ard, #0.75) by Tad Williams

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Brothers of the Wind by Tad Williams

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Last King of Osten Ard (#0.75 of 4)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High fantasy

Pages: 276 pages (Kindle edition)

Word count: 104,000 words

Publish date: 2nd November 2021 by DAW (US) & Hodderscape (UK)

Super underrated. Brothers of the Wind is beautifully written, melancholic, and layered with impactful details.

“Duty is honor,” my stern father often used to tell me. “And honor is all.” But I would amend his saying. I have learned that our first duty is to truth, because without truth, honor itself is hollow.

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Book Review: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

Book Review: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

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Cover art illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Genre: Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy

Pages: 336 pages (Paperback edition)

Publish date: 5th November 2024 by Ace (US) & Hodderscape (UK)

The Teller of Small Fortunes could become the new benchmark for cozy fantasy novel. …

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Cover Reveal: The Radiant King (Astral Kingdoms, #1) by David Dalglish

Cover Reveal: The Radiant King (Astral Kingdoms, #1) by David Dalglish

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Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

We have another incredibly exciting post today. Orbit Books has asked Novel Notions to host the cover reveal for one of my most anticipated releases of 2025. I know, right after the reveal of Grave Empire by Richard Swan, today I have the honor of revealing the cover art of The Radiant King by David Dalglish! This is the first book in a new trilogy named Astral Kingdoms that it slated to be released in March 2025. I have been a fan of David Dalglish’s fantasy books ever since I read The Keepers trilogy, and after reading a few chapters of The Radiant King, this is truly shaping up to be his best work. But anyway, you’re here for the beautiful cover art. And the cover art is handled by one of the most incredible artist in the industry, Magali Villeneuve! Without further ado, here’s the GORGEOUS cover reveal of The Radiant King by David Dalglish!

Cover art illustrated by Magali Villeneuve

Cover designed by Stephanie A. Hess …

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Cover Reveal: Grave Empire (The Great Silence, #1) by Richard Swan

Cover Reveal: Grave Empire (The Great Silence, #1) by Richard Swan

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Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

We have an incredibly exciting post today. Orbit Books has asked Novel Notions to host the cover reveal for one of my most anticipated releases of 2025. I had the pleasure of revealing Richard Swan’s previous trilogy, Empire of the Wolf, and today I get to host the cover reveal to Swan’s newest upcoming book. Grave Empire! This is the first book in a new trilogy taking place in the same world as Swan’s previous trilogy. Philip Harris is in charge of the cover art, and it’s looking incredibly beautiful and intricate. It is an honor for me and Novel Notions to post the cover art to this. Without further ado, here’s the GORGEOUS cover reveal of Grave Empire by Richard Swan!

Cover art illustrated by Philip Harris

Cover designed by Ben Prior …

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Book Review: The Devils (The Devils, #1) by Joe Abercrombie

Book Review: The Devils (The Devils, #1) by Joe Abercrombie

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Cover art by Will Staehle

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: The Devils (Book #1)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Historical Fantasy

Pages: 512 pages (Paperback edition)

Word Count: 213,000 words

Publish date: 6th May 2025 by Gollancz & Tor Books (US)

I fully realize this book is not out until May 2025, but so far, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie is the best fantasy book I’ve read this year. It’s devilishly brilliant.

‘No matter how you fight, you can’t beat time. It lays low every empire, topples every tyrant.’

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Book Review: The Liar’s Knot (Rook and Rose, #2) by M.A. Carrick

Book Review: The Liar’s Knot (Rook and Rose, #2) by M.A. Carrick

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The Liar’s Knot by M.A. Carrick

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Rook and Rose (Book #2 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 688 pages (Kindle edition)

Word Count: 215,000 words

Publish date: 9th December 2021 by Orbit

The Liar’s Knot took its time to get its gear running, but the moment it started, the M.A. Carrick duo proved why this is a stronger installment than its predecessor. …

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Book Review: The Narrow Road Between Desires (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #0.5) by Patrick Rothfuss

Book Review: The Narrow Road Between Desires (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #0.5) by Patrick Rothfuss

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The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Kingkiller Chronicle (Book #0.5 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 240 pages (Hardcover edition)

Word Count: 40,000 words

Publish date: 14th November 2023 by DAW Books and Gollancz

The Narrow Road Between Desires by Patrick Rothfuss is a potentially rewarding expansion to the already whimsical and beautiful novella, The Lightning Tree. …

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Book Review: The Mask of Mirrors (Rook and Rose, #1) by M.A. Carrick

Book Review: The Mask of Mirrors (Rook and Rose, #1) by M.A. Carrick

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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. …

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Book Review: The Price of Power (The Price of Power, #1) by Michael Michel

Book Review: The Price of Power (The Price of Power, #1) by Michael Michel

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The Price of Power by Michael Michel

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Price of Power (Book #1)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy

Pages: 730 pages (Kindle edition)

Publish date: 6th February 2023 by Morningstar Books (Indie)

The Price of Power is a foundational character-driven fantasy debut with promises of great things to come.

“As much as the future is fickle, the past is solid and certain. What it tells me is things continue forward. The future persists even when bleak. I fight fear with wisdom.”

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