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Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

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Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Cosmere

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic fantasy

Pages: 483 pages (Kindle)

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

Tress of the Emerald Sea was simply whimsical and wonderful. Starting the year 2023 with the first secret novel from The Year of Sanderson is the correct action for me.

“Even small actions have consequences. And while we can often choose our actions, we rarely get to choose our consequences.”

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Book Review: The Lonesome Crown (The Five Warrior Angels, #3) by Brian Lee Durfee

Book Review: The Lonesome Crown (The Five Warrior Angels, #3) by Brian Lee Durfee

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The Lonesome Crown by Brian Lee Durfee

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: The Five Warrior Angels (Book #3 of 3)

Genre: Fantasy, Grimdark Fantasy, Epic fantasy

Pages: 1088 pages (Paperback)

Published: 29th November 2022 by Saga Press

The Lonesome Crown is a massive fiery, brutal, and unpredictable concluding volume to The Five Warrior Angels trilogy.

“One must cease trying to control every little thing. Let the rivers of time flow, let the waters run where they may, for what destiny is yours shall remain the same and polished from the journey.—THE WAY AND TRUTH OF LAIJON”

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Book Review: Age of Empyre (Legends of the First Empire, #6) by Michael J. Sullivan

Book Review: Age of Empyre (Legends of the First Empire, #6) by Michael J. Sullivan

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Age of Empyre by Michael J. Sullivan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: The Legends of the First Empire (Book #6 of 6)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic fantasy

Pages: 464 pages (Mass Market Paperback)

Published: 5th May 2020 by Grim Oak Press (Self-Published)

Age of Empyre provided a relatively satisfying ending to the series, but the series never reached the height of The Riyria books.

“That’s what stories are for, Brin realized. They are magic that aid people in times like this. They provide hope, a light to see by when all others are snuffed out.”

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Book Review: Last of the Dragorn (The Echoes Saga, #8) by Philip C. Quaintrell

Book Review: Last of the Dragorn (The Echoes Saga, #8) by Philip C. Quaintrell

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Last of the Dragorn by Philip C. Quaintrell

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Series: The Echoes Saga (Book #8 of 9)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 590 pages (Kindle Edition)

Published: 21st September 2020 by Quaintrell Publishing (Self-Published)

It is with a heart full of ache that I say this. Last of the Dragorn is my least favorite book in The Echoes Saga series. …

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Book Review: Age of Death (The Legends of the First Empire, #5) by Michael J. Sullivan

Book Review: Age of Death (The Legends of the First Empire, #5) by Michael J. Sullivan

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Age of Death by Michael J. Sullivan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: The Legends of the First Empire (Book #5 of 6)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic fantasy

Pages: 464 pages (Mass Market Paperback)

Published: 4th February 2020 by Grim Oak Press (Self-Published)

With twisted revelations and unpredictable story progression, Age of Death has prepared the big stage for the final book in the series.

“Education is never without cost; all the truly valuable lessons leave a scar.”

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TS’s Monthly Wrap-Up : Nov 2022

TS’s Monthly Wrap-Up : Nov 2022

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Hello all, and welcome to my Science Fiction November monthly wrap-up.  While not all of my reads are strictly within the science fiction genre, I would argue that a couple of them are genre-blending enough to qualify as fantasy scifi and scifi horror.   I think the Book of the Month will come as a surprise… to absolutely no one.

NB. Books are rated within its genre.  For avoidance of doubt, rereads are not considered for Book of the Month.

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Book Review: Age of Legend (The Legends of the First Empire, #4) by Michael J. Sullivan

Book Review: Age of Legend (The Legends of the First Empire, #4) by Michael J. Sullivan

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Age of Legend by Michael J. Sullivan

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Legends of the First Empire (Book #4 of 6)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic fantasy

Pages: 464 pages (Mass Market Paperback)

Published: 9th July 2019 by Grim Oak Press (Self-Published)

Age of Legend starts the second half and the end of The Legends of the First Empire, and I was so engrossed with this fourth installment.

“What a strange treasure is innocence, a virtue to the old and a curse to the young, so highly prized but eagerly parted with—the riches of beautiful skin traded for the wisdom of calluses. — THE BOOK OF BRIN”

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Book Review: The Knights of Erador (The Echoes Saga, #7) by Philip C. Quaintrell

Book Review: The Knights of Erador (The Echoes Saga, #7) by Philip C. Quaintrell

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Cover art illustrated by: Chris McGrath

The Knights of Erador by Philip C. Quaintrell

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Echoes Saga (Book #7 of 9)

Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy

Pages: 608 pages (Kindle Edition)

Published: 20th March 2020 by Quaintrell Publishing (Self-Published)

Wow. The Knights of Erador is the best first installment in the three trilogies in The Echoes Saga. …

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Book Review: The Lost Metal (Mistborn: Wax and Wayne, #4) by Brandon Sanderson

Book Review: The Lost Metal (Mistborn: Wax and Wayne, #4) by Brandon Sanderson

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ARC provided by the publisher—Gollancz—in exchange for an honest review.

Cover art illustrated by: Sam Green

The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Series: Mistborn: Wax and Wayne (Book #4 of 4), Mistborn Saga (Book #7 of 7)

Genre: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Steampunk

Pages: 528 pages (Kindle Edition)

Published: 15th November 2022 by Gollancz (UK) & Tor Books (US)

My god… The Lost Metal was an explosive and stunning conclusion to Mistborn: Wax and Wayne series. Sanderson has delivered another tremendous finishing volume in The Mistborn Saga, reinforcing my excitement for future Cosmere books.

“If you truly were interested in the beauty of the art—instead of some tangential sense of control—you’d want everyone to be able to experience it. The more the better.”

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Blog Tour: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Blog Tour: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

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Hi everyone! Petrik from Novel Notions here. We, the Novel Notions team, are thrilled and honored that we have the opportunity to participate in the blog tour for Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. This is the super hyped cozy fantasy book, Travis Baldree’s debut novel, which I read and reviewed a few months ago. Today is the UK release date for the traditionally published edition of Legends and Lattes, so I thought might as well re-shape my review for the book.  Here’s why you should read Legends and Lattes if you somehow haven’t read it!

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Standalone

Genre: Fantasy, Slice-of-Life

Pages: 318 pages (Kindle Edition)

Published: 10th November 2022 by Tor (UK) & 8th November 2022 by Tor Books (US)

Legends and Lattes is the wholesome and cozy fantasy you didn’t know you need. …

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