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.
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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.
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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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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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Cover art illustrated by: Larry Rostant
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. …
Age of Assassins by R.J. Barker
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Genre: Fantasy, mystery
Published: 1st August 2017 by Orbit US & 3rd August 2017 by Orbit UK
An excellent debut, Age of Assassins was a well-crafted and compelling coming-of-age tale – one that’s not exactly what you expect a typical assassin story to be.
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Cover art illustrated by: Didier Graffet & Dave Senior
The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: First Law World (Book #5 of 10)
Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Grimdark fantasy
Pages: 664 pages (UK paperback edition)
Published: 27th January 2011 by Gollancz (UK) and 7th February 2011 by Orbit (US)
The Heroes depicted an unforgettable three days of intricate battles; Joe Abercrombie has once again proved himself to be my shining star in grimdark fantasy.
Wintersteel by Will Wight
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: Cradle (Book #8 of 12)
Genre: Fantasy, Progression Fantasy, Xianxia
Published: 6th October 2020 by Hidden Gnome Publishing (Indie)
Wintersteel was yet another immensely addictive, fun and fantastic continuation in the Cradle series, which just keeps getting more epic with each book.
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Cover art illustrated by: Marie Bergeron
The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Series: Blacktongue (Book #1 of 3)
Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy
Pages: 416 pages (Kindle edition)
Published: 27th May 2021 by Gollancz (UK) and 25th May 2021 by Tor Books (US)
The Blacktongue Thief is an immense entertainment manifesting in a fantasy novel. …