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Book Review: Unbound (Songs of Chaos, #2) by Michael R. Miller

Book Review: Unbound (Songs of Chaos, #2) by Michael R. Miller

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Unbound by Michael R. Miller

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

eries: Songs of Chaos (Book #2 of 5)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Progression Fantasy

Pages: 672 pages (Hardcover edition)

Published: 1st October 2021 by Monolith Books (Self-published)

Unbound is where Songs of Chaos truly transformed to a progression dragon rider epic fantasy series. …

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Book Review: ReDawn (Skyward, #2.2) by Brandon Sanderson & Janci Patterson

Book Review: ReDawn (Skyward, #2.2) by Brandon Sanderson & Janci Patterson

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ReDawn by  Brandon Sanderson & Janci Patterson

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: Skyward (Book #2.2 of 4)

Genre: Sci-fi

Pages: 227 pages (Hardcover edition)

Publish date: 26th of October 2021 by Delacorte Press (US) & Gollancz (UK)

ReDawn is a necessary installment to read before Cytonic. …

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Book Review: Sunreach (Skyward, #2.1) by Brandon Sanderson

Book Review: Sunreach (Skyward, #2.1) by Brandon Sanderson

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Sunreach by Brandon Sanderson & Janci Patterson

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: Skyward (Book #2.1 of 4)

Genre: Sci-fi

Pages: 177 pages (Hardcover edition)

Publish date: 28th of September 2021 by Delacorte Press (US) & Gollancz (UK)

Sunreach expanded upon the secret of the hyperdrive and the characterizations of FM and Rig. …

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Book Review: The Sunlit Man (The Cosmere) by Brandon Sanderson

Book Review: The Sunlit Man (The Cosmere) by Brandon Sanderson

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The Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Cosmere

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic fantasy

Word Count: 103,000 words

Pages: 447 pages (Kindle)

Published: 1st October 2023 by Dragonsteel Books (Kickstarter) & 10th October 2023 by Tor Books (US Ebook)/Gollancz (UK Ebook)

The Sunlit Man is a detailed exhibition of the bright future of Sanderson’s vision. Sooner or later, fans of the Cosmere must not miss reading this dedicated tribute novel from Brandon Sanderson to his readers.

“Ideals are like statues in the wind. They seem so permanent, but truth is, erosion happens subtly, constantly.”

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Book Review: Talonsister (Talon Duology, #1) by Jen Williams

Book Review: Talonsister (Talon Duology, #1) by Jen Williams

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Talonsister by Jen Williams

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Talon Duology(Book #1 of 2)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 560 pages (Kindle edition)

Published: 12th September 2023 by Titan Books

Talonsister is a slow-burn low-stakes novel that rewards its reader with an explosive high-stakes ending. …

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Book Review: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1) by Shannon Chakraborty

Book Review: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1) by Shannon Chakraborty

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This review is a copy of the transcript of my video review on The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.

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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

My rating: 3.5  of 5 stars

Series: Amina al-Sirafi (Book #1 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy

Pages: 483. pages (Hardcover edition)

Published: 28th February 2023 by Harper Voyager

I gave in to the hype. I finally read Chakraborty’s book for the first time, and it certainly will not be the last.

“Exaggerations, but the truth scarcely matters when it comes to a good tale.”

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Book Review: The Severing Son (The Sundered Nation, #1) by Vaughn Roycroft

Book Review: The Severing Son (The Sundered Nation, #1) by Vaughn Roycroft

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The Severing Son by Vaughn Roycroft

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Sundered Nation (Book #1 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Historical Fantasy

Pages: 538 pages (Paperback edition)

Published: 18th October 2022 by Avalon Cottage Publishing (Self-published)

The Severing Son is a fast-paced modern fantasy debut with great actions and nodes to classic fantasy tropes. …

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

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

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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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Manga Review: Death Note Short Stories by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata

Manga Review: Death Note Short Stories by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata

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Death Note Short Stories by Tsugumi Ohba

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: Death Note

Genre: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery

Pages: 226 pages (Paperback)

Published: 10th May 2022 by VIZ

A parting gift to fans of Death Note, even if some of the stories were fillers or too short.

Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba (Story) and Takeshi Obata (Art) is one of my favorite manga/anime of all time. I have reread and rewatched Death Note plenty of times. When I knew there was a Death Note Short Stories, I instantly ordered the book without thinking. And upon the arrival of Death Note Short Stories, I did what any sane man would do in the presence of a Death Note. Open it immediately. Then read it non-stop to its completion. …

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Book Review: Sharp Ends (The First Law World, #7) by Joe Abercrombie

Book Review: Sharp Ends (The First Law World, #7) by Joe Abercrombie

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Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: First Law World (Book #7 of 10)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Westerns

Pages: 369 pages (UK paperback edition)

Published: 26th April 2016 by Gollancz (UK) and Orbit (US)

Sharp Ends, the ultimate collection of tales from The First Law World by Joe Abercrombie, is a great dessert to provide insights and background for most of the previously established characters in the past six novels. …

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