Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
Grim Solace by Ben Galley
My rating: 4.25 of 5 stars
Thanks to Ben Galley for providing an ARC of Grim Solace, in exchange for an honest review.
Spoiler-free review. Please note that the quotes in this review are taken from the ARC edition and may change in the published edition.
Grim Solace is a brilliant second book in this original and grim trilogy. Ben Galley wove a brutal tale of murder, treachery, greed and deception in a world that mastered death and bent it to the whims of the living.
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Chasing Graves by Ben Galley
My rating: 3.75 of 5 stars
A big thanks to Ben Galley for providing an ARC of Chasing Graves, in exchange for an honest review.
Spoiler-free review. Please note that the quotes in this review are taken from the ARC edition and may change in the published edition.
When Ben Galley revealed the cover of Chasing Graves and after hearing that it was an Egyptian mythology-inspired fantasy, I knew I had to read the book. My only experience with Galley’s writing before CG was with The Heart of Stone and it was a book I very much enjoyed because of its writing, atmosphere, philosophy and the humanity and depth he insufflated in his not quite human main character. Knowing that, I had the feeling I would embark in a deep and atmospheric reading journey with Chasing Graves and I’m happy to say I wasn’t wrong.
Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Heir of Novron is without a doubt one of the most emotional and rewarding re-reads I’ve ever had the chance to experience. But most of all, it’s a book that put together all the things I love about Fantasy and about reading in general: Magic, legends and myths, unforgettable characters, duel scenes, chivalrous and heroic moments and emotions. Lots of emotions.
Just take a moment to look at the book’s dedication…
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Rise of Empire by Michael J. Sullivan
My rating: 4.25 of 5 stars
Beware this review contains one spoiler from Theft of Swords.
Rise of Empire was definitely the turning point for me, where I finally saw all the potential of the series and so I knew from the first chapters that this would be a favorite series after all. …
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
My rating: 3.75 of 5 stars
Riyria Revelations is without a doubt one of my favorite Fantasy series and one that I will revisit again and again in the future. I think I can safely say this is the kind of series that gets better with each book. I thought that the first time I read it and I completely agree with my younger self on this point.
Theft of Swords is divided into 2 books: The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha.
Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
This is an extremely difficult book to review, friends.
It’s no secret that I fell in love with this series, its humor and atmosphere since the first book. I fell in love with Kate, I fell in love with Curran, with Derek, with Doolittle, with unexpected characters that slowly grew on me over the 10 books (but not with Julie. NOPE. Sorry, I tried but nope. To think that a trilogy is dedicated to her in the future *sighs*). I fell in love with the damaged world and with the alternating tech and magic waves. And I fell in love with the friendships and with the loyalty and dedication they inspired.