Scarlet Tides by David Hair
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: The Moontide Quartet (Book #2 of 4)
Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
Pages: 688 pages (UK paperback edition)
Published: 24th October 2013 by Jo Fletcher
Wow. Scarlet Tides is an awesome sequel. My gratitude goes to Kitty G for recommending this super underrated series. …
Mage’s Blood by David Hair
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Series: The Moontide Quartet (Book #1 of 4)
Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
Pages: 704 pages (UK paperback edition)
Published: 27th September 2012 by Jo Fletcher
The first half of Mage’s Blood challenged my patience, but the pay-off—and hopefully the rest of the series—in the second half was bloody rewarding. …
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Series: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books (Book #1 of 4)
Genre: Historical fiction, Mystery
Translated Edition Published: 2004 by Weidenfield & Nicholson, Orion Books (UK) & 2004 by Penguin Books (US)
The Shadow of the Wind was something truly special. Incredibly moving and beautifully written, it is a story within a story that so wonderfully captures the essence of how books (and the stories within) could make an indelible mark in our lives.
Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here. We, the team at Novel Notions, are very thrilled and honored that we were asked by Orbit to participate in the blog tour for the Legacy of Ash by Matthew Ward. This is the beginning of an epic fantasy trilogy with a huge scope, I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC of it last year; I’ve read, enjoyed, and reviewed it. If you haven’t read this book and you love epic fantasy, I urge you to give it a go. Without further ado, here’s my interview with Matthew Ward. …
ARC provided by the publisher—Tor Books—in exchange for an honest review.
A Chorus of Fire by Brian D. Anderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Series: The Sorcerer’s Song (Book #2 of 3)
Genre: Fantasy, High fantasy
Pages: 448 pages
Published: 4th August 2020 by Tor Books
A great page-turning sequel that’s incredibly easy and comfortable to read.
“The scales of mortal hearts are tilted in favor of love. It is in this their virtue is made manifest.”
The Hunger by Alma Katsu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Readers know how this book will end before even starting the first chapter. After all, the Donner Party is one of the most famous factual examples of cannibalism in the Western world. If you’re reading a book about the Donner Party, you know without a doubt that things aren’t going to end well. No matter how these characters strive toward their goal, you know most of them will not only not make it to the end, they will end up being eaten by the members of the party who remain. Because of this, every page of Alma Katsu’s The Hunger ratchets up the tension and unease as you close in on the inevitable outcome.
“Evil was invisible, and it was everywhere.”
Solo Leveling by Gi So-Ryeong & Jang Sung-Rak
Series: Solo Leveling (Season #1)
Genre: Fantasy, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Petrik’s Review: 5 of 5 stars
I will level (pun fully intended) myself with you; this was by far the most badass and engaging LitRPG I’ve ever read. …
Hi y’all! Petrik & TS from Novel Notions here. Today, we’re bringing you an interview with James Islington, the author behind The Licanius Trilogy.
A slight preamble before we start. Both of us read this trilogy together, and it was probably one of the most enjoyable buddy reads we’ve had because of the complexity of the story which resulted in much discussion, speculation and exclamation. At the end of it, we can safely say that The Licanius Trilogy now sits proudly on the mantle of our all-time favourite trilogies. It was mind-blowingly incredible! Do check out our raving reviews if you haven’t already done so if you’re interested to know a bit more. Don’t worry, they are spoiler-free.
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Series: The Dresden Files (Book #2 of 25)
Genre: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Pages: 432 pages (US Kindle edition)
Published: 4th March 2010 by Orbit (UK) & 1st January 2001 by Roc (US)
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has a new case to solve: The werewolves are here. …
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books (Book #1 of 4)
Genre: Historical fiction, Mystery
Pages: 506 pages (US Kindle edition)
Translated Edition Published: 2004 by Weidenfield & Nicholson, Orion Books (UK) & 2004 by Penguin Books (US)
An astonishingly engaging story within a story type of novel; the passion for books and reading introduced in the first chapter was just an appetizer before all the interconnecting twists and turns. …