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Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
My rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
Series: The Locked Tomb (Book #2 of 3)
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fantasy, Space Opera
Pages: 512 pages (Hardback)
Published: 4th August 2020 by Tor.com
Harrow the Ninth was insanely confusing, and I am both annoyed and impressed at the same time. …
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We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: Standalone
Genre: Thriller, Literary fiction, Crime fiction
Pages: 344 pages (Kindle)
Published: 26th March 2020 by Zaffre
Melancholic, compelling, and so beautifully written. …
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Dragon Mage by M.L. Spencer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Series: Rivenworld (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy
Pages: 986 pages (Kindle)
Published: 8th January 2021 by Stoneguard Publications (Self-published/Indie)
This was awesome. Spencer takes everything we love about classic epic fantasy and put it into Dragon Mage, transforming the novel into an incredible, epic, and satisfying fantasy book. …
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Hollywood Park: A Memoir by Mikel Jollett
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: Standalone
Genre: Non-fiction, Memoir
Pages: 384 pages (Hardcover)
Published: 26th May 2020 by Celadon Books
A heartbreaking and beautifully written memoir. …
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The Martian by Andy Weir
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: Standalone
Genre: Sci-fi
Pages: 384 pages (Hardcover)
Published: 11th February 2014 by Crown (US)
I have to admit, I didn’t expect I would have such a great time reading this book, but The Martian, somehow, became one of the most enjoyable sci-fi books I’ve ever read.
“I guess you could call it a “failure”, but I prefer the term “learning experience”.”
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The Black Coast by Mike Brooks
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Series: The God-King Chronicle (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
Pages: 672 pages (Paperback)
Published: 25th February 2021 by Orbit (UK) and 16th February 2021 by Solaris (US)
The Black Coast is a good story about two different cultures trying their best to find peace. …
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Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Series: The Stormlight Archive (Book #4 of 10)
Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy
Pages: 1232 pages (Hardcover)
Published: 17th November 2020 by Tor Books (US) and Gollancz (UK)
Brandon Sanderson is a storming genius. Rhythm of War is another scintillating masterpiece in The Stormlight Archive series—one of my top favorite series of all time, and easily the best ongoing series right now.
“Words on the page define men to future generations.”
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The God King’s Legacy by Richard Nell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Series: God King Chronicles (Book #0.5)
Genre: Fantasy, Flintlock Fantasy
Pages: 294 pages (Paperback)
Published: 10th June 2019 by Richard Nell (Self-published/Indie)
The God King’s Legacy comprised of two flintlock fantasy novellas that provide glimpses into Nell’s future books.
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To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Series: Standalone
Genre: Sci-fi, Space Opera
Pages: 176 pages (US Kindle edition)
Published: 8th August 2019 by Hodder & Stoughton (UK) & 3rd September 2019 Harper Voyager (US)
This may surprise you, but unlike The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, I actually enjoyed reading To Be Taught, If Fortunate. …