Thank you to Orbit Books for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review. Rook & Rose, #2: The Liar’s Knot By: M.A. Carrick Audiobook: 23 hours 14 minutes Published: December 9, 2021 Narrated by: Nikki Massoud Genre: Fantasy/Sequel This was her true home, the place where she and Tess had launched this con. The one place… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Liar’s Knot”
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Why You Need to Read: “The Burning God”
The Poppy War Trilogy, #3: The Burning God By: R.F. Kuang Audiobook: 23 hours 47 minutes Published: November 17, 2020 Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller Genre: Historical Fantasy, Grimdark, Military Fantasy, Folklore What was wrong with her? She’d started and ended wars. She’d buried a god. She’d incinerated a country. There wasn’t an entity on the planet that… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Burning God”
Why You Need to Read: “Catalyst Gate”
The Protectorate: Book 3: Catalyst Gate By: Megan E. O’Keefe Audiobook: 20 hours 49 minutes Published: June 22, 2021 Narrated by: Joe Jameson Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera Rainier Lavaux had threatened everything and everyone Sanda had ever loved. Sanda had felt that loss once. And she’d burn the bitch to the ground rather than suffer through that… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “Catalyst Gate”
Why You Need to Read: “The Gilded Ones”
The Gilded Ones, #1: The Gilded Ones By: Namina Forna Published: February 9, 2021 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains elements of rape, misogyny, familicide, dismemberment, human trafficking, and violence against females. Be advised. Confusion lines my face, and I frown at her. “An invitation for what?” “For you, Impure One. Emperor Gezo… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Gilded Ones”
Why You Need to Read: “First, Become Ashes”
First, Become Ashes By: K.M. Szpara Published: April 6, 2021 Genre: Urban Fantasy TRIGGER WARNING: Be advised. This book contains elements of self-harm, imprisonment, rape, torture, abuse, and non-consensual sex. I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a fair review. All thoughts are mine alone. Her voice drips with pity I… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “First, Become Ashes”
Why You Need to Read: “The Year of the Witching”
The Year of the Witching By: Alexis Henderson Published: July 21, 2020 Genre: Dark Fantasy/Occult Fiction Immanuelle had always felt a strange affinity for the Darkwood, a kind of stirring whenever she neared it. It was almost as though the forbidden wood sang a song that only she could hear, as though it was daring… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Year of the Witching”
Why You Need to Read: “The Rage of Dragons”
The Burning #1: The Rage of Dragons By: Evan Winters Audiobook: 16 hours, 15 minutes Published: July 16, 2019 Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi Genre: Fantasy/Military/Historical Fiction/Folklore And if Tau didn’t feel better, it had to be because there was still so much to do. He needed to go to Kigambe and test to become an Ihashe. Then he’d… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Rage of Dragons”
Review of Season One of “His Dark Materials”
Season one of His Dark Materials, based on The Northern Lights/The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman has completed its run on the BBC and on HBO, and they didn’t alter the ending! Overall, season one was a great adaptation to the books and some of the “fillers” worked well for the narrative that was presented to the audience.… Continue reading Review of Season One of “His Dark Materials”
TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials: Betrayal”
The season finale of Season One begins with both Mrs. Coulter and Lord Asriel—Lyra’s parents—preparing for what they’ve been planning for since the first episode. The former is planning to kill Lord Asriel under the orders of the Magisterium, and the latter is planning something that involves the aurora—a.k.a. the northern lights—and this involves his… Continue reading TV Episode Review: “His Dark Materials: Betrayal”
Why You Need to Read: “The Dragon Republic”
The Poppy War: #2: The Dragon Republic By: R.F. Kuang Published: August 8, 2019 Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Grimdark, Folklore, Military WARNING: The following contains minor spoilers from both The Poppy War and The Dragon Republic. You have been warned. She didn’t care about anyone’s visions for the future. She’d stopped wanting to be great, to carve out… Continue reading Why You Need to Read: “The Dragon Republic”