Petrik Leo, Author at Novel Notions

Book News & Cover Reveal: The Silverblood Promise (The Last Legacy, #1) by James Logan

April 14, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 2 comments

Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

We have a slightly different but super exciting post today. Novel Notions is hosting the new book announcement and cover reveal of The Silverblood Promise by James Logan. James Logan is the pseudonym of James Long. Who is James Long? Well, if you’ve read plenty of awesome fantasy books published by Orbit Books like The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne, The Legacy Trilogy by Matthew Ward, and Empire of the Wolf trilogy by Richard Swan, then here’s some info for you, James Long is the editor behind those series. This is what James has to say regarding this cover art and debut:

Sounds exciting, right!? I won’t take more of your time. Without further ado, here is the GORGEOUS cover reveal of The Silverblood Promise by James Long.

Cover art by Jeff Brown …

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Cover Reveal: Harbinger of Justice (The Shadowbinders Trilogy, #1) by Andrew Watson

April 13, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

It’s time for another cover reveal! And this time, it is for a debut novel by Andrew Watson, a fellow booktuber just like me! I’m thankful that Watson has entrusted me and Novel Notions to host the cover reveal of his debut novel. Like always, one of the reasons I’m excited about today’s cover reveal is because I get to reveal another cover art done by the famous indie fantasy cover artist: Felix Ortiz! Without further ado, here’s the cover reveal for Harbinger of Justice by Andrew Watson, the first book in The Shadowbinders Trilogy! Also, if you’re a reviewer interested in getting an ARC of this one, you can click here to request an ARC!

Cover art illustrated by Felix Ortiz

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Cover Reveal: Between Princesses and Other Jobs (Tales of Indrajit and Fix) by D.J. Butler

April 11, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone!

Petrik here. It’s cover reveal time! Today, Baen Books, for the first time, has asked Novel Notions to host the cover reveal to one of their upcoming books in 2023: Between Princesses and Other Jobs by D.J. Butler. I haven’t read anything by D.J. Butler yet. but the cover art to this book is illustrated by Kieran Yanner, one of my favorite artists. Without further ado, here’s the absolutely beautiful cover reveal for Between Princesses and Other Jobs by D.J. Butler!

Cover art by Kieran Yanner …

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Book Review: A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, #7) by Robert Jordan

April 11, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Cover art by: Melanie Delon

A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan

My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Wheel of Time (Book #7 of 14)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 902 pages (Kindle edition)

Published: 15th May 1996 by Tor Books

Phaw! I can’t believe I’m finally halfway through The Wheel of Time. And the slog begins here. Phaw!

“Wounds to the pride are remembered long after wounds to the flesh.”

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Book Review: The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

April 7, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Cover art by Steve Argyle

The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Genre: Science fiction, Portal fantasy

Pages: 420 pages (ebook edition)

Published: 1st April 2023 by Dragonsteel

Sanderson’s experimental and bizarre comedic sci-fi novel with the theme of redemption will be a big hit or miss.

“Your life isn’t unremarkable. You are merely living in the wrong time. Find your Perfect Dimension ™. Embrace your destiny— whether it be to bring Promethean light or exert relentless domination— and travel the dimensions. Become a wizard.”

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Book Review: The Bone Shard Emperor (The Drowning Empire, #2) by Andrea Stewart

April 3, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

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

Cover art by Sasha Vinogradova

Cover design by Lauren Panepinto

The Bone Shard Emperor by Andrea Stewart

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: The Drowning Empire (Book #2 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 560 pages (Hardcover edition)

Published: 23rd November 2021 by Orbit Books

The Bone Shard Emperor is a compelling sequel with a focus on politics and character development.

“Old men always think they know better than everyone else, even when the world has long since changed around them.”

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COVER REVEAL: Spire Climbers (TITAN HOPPERS, #2) BY ROB J. HAYES

March 29, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

We have an exciting post today. Novel Notions will be hosting the cover reveal to the sequel of The Titan Hoppers by Rob J. Hayes, Spire Climbers! It’s always a good day when I get to host a new cover reveal. Even more so when the cover art is stunning, like the one that is always delivered by Hayes’ books! Also, the series has been gaining plenty of great reviews and sales for a while now. And It is an honor for me and Novel Notions to post the final cover art to Spire Climbers. Without further ado, here’s the GORGEOUS cover reveal to Spire Climbers by Rob J. Hayes!

Cover art illustrated by Mansik Yang

Cover designed by STK. Kreations …

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Book Review: The Will of the Many (Hierarchy, #1) by James Islington

March 27, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

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

The Will of the Many by James Islington

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: Hierarchy (Book #1)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Science Fantasy

Pages: 640 pages (Hardcover edition)

Word Count: 240,000 words

Published: 23rd May 2023 by Saga Press

This is not an exaggeration. The Will of the Many by James Islington is the best fantasy book with a magical school trope I’ve ever read since The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

“The power to protect is the highest of responsibilities… When a man is given it, his duty is not only to the people he thinks are worthy.”

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COVER REVEAL: THE Children of the Black Moon (THE SPELLBINDERS AND THE GUNSLINGERS, #2) BY JOSEPH JOHN LEE

March 23, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

It’s time for another cover reveal! And this time, it is for a sequel to the debut novel by Joseph John Lee. I’m thankful that Lee has entrusted me and Novel Notions to host the cover reveal of his second book. I will not take too much of your time here. One of the reasons I’m excited about today’s cover reveal is because I get to reveal another cover art done by the famous indie fantasy cover artist and designer duo, Felix Ortiz and Shawn T. King! Without further ado, here’s the beautiful and atmospheric cover reveal for The Children of the Black Moon by Joseph John Lee, the second book in The Spellbinders and the Gunslingers series!!

Cover art illustrated by Felix Ortiz

Cover designed by Shawn T. King …

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Cover Reveal: Jade Shards (The Green Bone Saga, #0.75) by Fonda Lee

March 21, 2023 Petrik Leo Comments 0 Comment

Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here.

We have a SUPER exciting post today. Novel Notions will be hosting the cover reveal of Jade Shards by Fonda Lee! It is an incredible honor and opportunity for me to be asked to do this cover reveal. The Green Bone Saga is one of my top favorite series of all time. It is, in my opinion, the best-completed trilogies I’ve read. Jade Shards is a collection of prequel short stories taking place in The Green Bone Saga world. The general pre-order for this will take place on the 27th of March, 2023 12 PM EST. Make sure to mark your calendar if you’re a fan of the series! This link will be online during that date. But I won’t take more of your time. Without further ado, here’s the gorgeous cover reveal of Jade Shards by Fonda Lee!

Cover art by Charis Loke …

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