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Review: The Journey to Oclesedor (The Legacy of King Jasteroth Vol. 2) by S. L. Wyllie

 The Journey to Oclesedor by S.L. Wyllie

The second installment of S. L. Wyllie’s Legacy of King Jasteroth series, The Journey to Oclesedor is a high-fantasy feast for the senses and a thrilling adventure to boot.  Following on strong from Volume 1, Princess Ariella and other familiar faces are back with an epic quest before them, a desperate bid to outrun the insidious evil of King Jasteroth and live to fight another day. Overflowing with descriptive passages, vivid battle scenes, mythical monsters and innovative magic, this sophomore release from Wyllie delivers a classic, but visceral thrill.

The first part of the King Jasteroth saga set a wonderful […]

2019-11-05T04:00:48+02:00October 10th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , , |
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Jaga’s Bones (Chronicles of Gloam Book 1) by Simon McHardy

Jaga's Bones (Chronicles of Gloam Book 1) by Simon McHardy Author Simon McHardy holds nothing back in Jaga’s Bones, a visceral and at times disturbing tale of sisterhood, sadism, and survival.

When Jaga’s father condemns her to a cruel sisterhood of necromancers where death is a constant threat looming around every corner, this young and tenacious heroine must find the will to rise above her captors, and the others she is competing against to live. When you worship a voraciously hungry god of death, however, gore and violence is a natural part of life, which gives this book a savagely dark edge.

This type of dark fantasy can easily […]

2019-10-09T05:42:28+02:00October 7th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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Review: Kingdom of the Northern Sun by Clara Martin

Kingdom of the Northern Sun by Clara Martin

In a world where magical beings and military might collide, there are sure to be fireworks, and this is certainly the case in Kingdom of the Northern Sun by Clara Martin. This first installment in what promises to be a strong series follows Eileen O’Donell as she navigates life without magic in a world that seems controlled by it.

After suffering a head injury during her time serving in the army, Eileen lost the ability to access her magical abilities, and like so many veterans in the real world, finding a job has been a struggle. After intervening and sheltering […]

2019-10-17T07:35:49+02:00September 15th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |
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Review: Dolph the Unicorn Killer and Other Stories by Martin Lastrapes

Dolph the Unicorn Killer and Other Stories by Martin Lastrapes

For anyone tired of vampires that glitter and werewolves who are really just confused about their identity, Dolph the Unicorn Killer and Other Stories by Martin Lastrapes is right up your alley. This award-winning author has stepped away from his hit novels and into the realm of raucous short stories, and this is a collection of high-fantasy weirdos with a healthy dose of drugs, sex and rock ‘n’ roll tossed in for good measure.

Set in modern-day Las Vegas, this madcap stream of stories has everything that a horror fan would love, but certainly doesn’t miss a beat for fans […]

2019-06-19T16:41:13+02:00June 18th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: , , |
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Review: Dreadmarrow Thief (The Conjurer Fellstone Book 1) by Marjory Kaptanoglu

Dreadmarrow Thief by Marjory Kaptanoglu

Given the barrage of young adult fantasy novels in recent years, it can be difficult to find one that truly stands out. Dreadmarrow Thief is a stellar entry into the genre of YA fantasy, and an exciting first installment of one such new series. Author Marjory Kaptanoglu has cultivated a vibrant and enthralling new world for fans of high fantasy to explore.

The spunky protagonist at the center of this wonderful adventure is Tessa Skye, an apprentice with a dangerous secret: a magical object that allows her to transform into a bird and soar over the forest – a forbidden […]

2019-06-19T13:49:23+02:00June 17th, 2019|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: , , |
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Earth Log by Blaine C. Readler

Earth Log by Blaine C. ReadlerThere are plenty of things we take for granted as humans, but few things seem as easy to overlook as our self-awareness. In Earth Log, a new novel by Blaine C. Readler, that same great power is bestowed upon a ferret, who “wakes up” one day overwhelmed with curiosity, questions, and a new appreciation for the complexity of life.

As the ferret moves through its small universe – his owner Joanne’s apartment – he figuratively and literally bumps into obstacles and quandaries that domesticated animals typically don’t ponder. From tumbling through a laundry shoot, losing his home, and witnessing […]

2019-06-07T12:13:20+02:00June 7th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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The Persistence of Memory Book 3: The Beginning of Always by Karen Janowsky

The Persistence of Memory Book 3: The Beginning of Always by Karen JanowskyIn Persistence of Memory Book 3: The Beginning of Always, Karen Janowsky delivers an unforgettable conclusion to what has been a tumultuous and entertaining series.

Daniel and Nina, fresh off their recent victory over the Concordance Group, are facing a lot of difficult new truths. Nina’s powers have been fully revealed, Daniel is wrestling with feelings of betrayal, and as their professional futures at WISE come into question, neither realize that their greatest challenge still lies ahead.

While the timelines of these two protagonists have been dancing around one another for two books, their pasts are set on a […]

2019-04-17T10:34:41+02:00April 16th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |
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The Persistence of Memory Book 2: All Our Yesterdays by Karen Janowsky

The Persistence of Memory Book 2: All Our Yesterdays by Karen JanowskyIn The Persistence of Memory Book 2: All Our Yesterdays, author Karen Janowsky brings readers deeper into the world of Nina and Daniel, the heroic star-crossed lovers from the first installment of this ethereal and unique series.

Rather than the mystery-laden writing of the first book, this sophomore offering probes down into the characters’ relationships with one another and their place in the world. Nina and Daniel are both introspective and thoughtful characters, trying to balance ideals of love and duty, but not always succeeding. They are imperfect heroes, battling ancient powers and navigating their new roles in the […]

2019-04-17T11:07:20+02:00April 16th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , , |
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