Paper and Fire by Rachel Caine
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars.
Series: The Great Library (Book 2 of 5)
Genre: Young adult, alternate history, historical fantasy, fantasy
Published: July 2016 by Berkley Books (US) and Allison & Busby (UK)
Another close-to-perfect read, Paper and Fire was a superb sequel in The Great Library series, one that is on track to become a favourite.
King of Assassins by R.J. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Genre: Fantasy, mystery
Published: 7th Aug 2018 by Orbit US & 9th Aug 2018 by Orbit UK
King of Assassins is a powerfully poignant conclusion to a remarkably captivating trilogy. …
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Nolyn by Michael J. Sullivan
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars.
Series: The Rise and Fall (Book 1 of 3)
Genre: Fantasy, high fantasy, classic fantasy
Publication date: 3rd August 2021 by Grim Oak Press
Nolyn was yet another well-crafted and enthralling tale from a masterful storyteller, who never fails to give me what I craved from the world of Elan.
Bag of Bones by Stephen King
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
As I’ve been reading through King’s back catalogue, I’ve come across very few of his stories that hadn’t been spoiled to some extent for me, simply by the culture in which we live. While I had never read The Shining or Pet Sematary or ‘Salem’s Lot, I had some idea what was going to happen because they’re so present in our collective cultural psyche. The same could be said for Carrie, and Misery, and IT, and so many other King novels. But Bag of Bones? I went into this one completely blind. And as with Needful Things and Rose Madder, other books of his that I knew nothing about, it was more impactful because of my lack of exposure. It’s not among my favorite King books I’ve read, but Bag of Bones will be sticking with me for a while.
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ARC provided by the publisher—Jo Fletcher—in exchange for an honest review.
Priest of Gallows by Peter McLean
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: War for the Rose Throne (Book #3 of 4)
Genre: Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy
Pages: 384 pages (Paperback edition)
Published: 27th May 2021 by Jo Fletcher
Priest of Gallows was addictive and instantly immersive as ever.
ARC received from the publisher, Hodder & Stoughton, in exchange for an honest review.
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: Wayfarers (Book 4 of 4)
Genre: Science fiction
Published: 18th Feb 2021 by Hodder & Stoughton & 20th April 2021 by Harper Voyager
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within concludes Becky Chambers’ wonderfully charming science fiction series with another heartwarming story that is so characteristic of all the Wayfarers books.
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The Last Watch by J.S. Dewes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Series: The Divide (Book #1 of 2)
Genre: Science fiction, space opera
Pages: 472 pages (Kindle edition)
Published: 20th April 2021 by Tor Books
The Last Watch was good, but I believe it would work better as a movie than a novel. …
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The Burning Land by Bernard Cornwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Series: The Last Kingdom (Book #5 of 13)
Genre: Historical fiction
Pages: 403 pages (Kindle edition)
Published: 1st October 2009 by HarperCollins
Uthred has often been called hot-headed but considering his circumstances, I think his patience is applaudable. …
Blood of Assassins by R.J. Barker
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Genre: Fantasy, mystery
Published: 13th Feb 2018 by Orbit US & 15th Feb 2018 by Orbit UK
An impressive sequel to an excellent debut, Blood of Assassins draws upon the compelling character development of Girton Club-Foot to underscore a storyline which is at once engaging and unpredictable.
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The Crown Tower by Michael J. Sullivan
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: The Riyria Chronicles (Book #1)
Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy
Pages: 422 pages (Kindle edition)
Published: 6th August 2013 by Orbit
Rather than The Crown Conspiracy, I personally think The Crown Tower is a greater starting point to Royce and Hadrian’s story. …