Fantasy Book Reviews

The Reflection of the Raidin by Susan L. Markloff

The Reflection of the Raidin by Susan L. MarkloffThe third installment of a spectacularly creative series, The Reflection of the Raidin by Susan L. Markloff expands the adventures of the Human-Born to another world, as Jen Monroe continues her path as a chosen savior for the fantastical realm of Tillion, for a whip-smart and wildly entertaining continuation of the Human-Born Era series.

While avoiding the telepathic attention and attraction from the sinister Cregorous, life gets even more complicated for Jen when her unpowered friend Grant is summoned to Tillion by the Elders of Agerius. Recruited into the ranks of noble warriors, Grant folds into the group of prophesied […]

2024-05-21T16:44:09+02:00May 21st, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: The Water Mage by T.J. Ripley

The Water Mage by T.J. Ripley

Whimsical and contemporary, The Water Mage by T.J. Ripley is a compelling first installment of the Lord of Chaos fantasy series.

After receiving a mysterious adventure pack on his doorstep, complete with a mind-focusing ring, Eliot Johnstone, a remarkably average high school student, finds himself plunged into a high-stakes medieval world of dwarves, imps, elves, and magic. While attempting to blend into his bizarre new surroundings – two-tailed cats and all – his previously unknown skills as a wildly powerful water mage are revealed.

Trouble is brewing in the Mage Palace of the kingdom, however, as the mighty Dominus is […]

2024-05-03T14:03:51+02:00May 3rd, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: The Bear & the Rose by E.K. Larson-Burnett

The Bear and the Rose by E.K. Larson-Burnett

A haunted hero risks everything to break the curse of her violent calling in The Bear & the Rose by E.K. Larson-Burnett, a lyrical masterpiece of fantasy and creativity.

In a supernaturally crafted world of animalistic tradition, magic, and the looming specter of doom from bears both living and dead, one relentless Bearslayer is determined to free her people from fear and perennial oppression. As Springtide arrives, the festivities are interrupted by the first savage attack of the year, and rather than face another season watching innocents die beside her warrior-companion Nathaire, she vows to end the beastly threat once […]

2024-05-29T11:03:14+02:00April 30th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Wrath of the Fallen by Kristopher Jerome

Wrath of the Fallen by Kristopher Jerome

The demonic forces of Darkness clash with radiant warriors of Light in Wrath of the Fallen by Kristopher Jerome, a sprawling and enrapturing new fantasy saga. Epic clashes of magic, impossible romantic longings, larger-than-life heroes, and a world-shattering threat from an Accursed chasm make this novel a thrillingly high-stakes work of fantasy.

After witnessing the death of his brother at the hands of a rampaging demon, Trent dedicates his life to achieving their shared dream – becoming a paladin and battling the legions of evil in service to the Gods of Light. With his newest training class ushered into divine […]

2024-03-05T22:38:27+02:00March 4th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: Fog & Fireflies by T.H. Lehnen

Fog and Fireflies by Tim Lehnen

Children with the hearts of seasoned warriors must save their world from being swallowed by sinister magic in Fog & Fireflies by T.H. Lehnen, a mesmerizing and thought-provoking fantasy.

In this remarkably imagined fantasy world, isolated villages drift like lost ships in a fiendish fog, which forever threatens to invade these islands of humanity, but is chased off by noise, children, and the light of fireflies. The sentient, phantom-filled fog is deadly once you reach a certain age, which leaves the duty of protecting the towns to the youngest denizens of the realm. To survive, one must learn to trust […]

2024-02-08T16:17:01+02:00February 7th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

The Further Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Ross Stein

The Further Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Ross SteinA new chapter of unbelievable escapades and impossible achievements awaits in The Further Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Ross Stein, a witty, whimsical, and poignant reimagining of the famous character.

Told as a relentless stream of clever rhetoric and effortless philosophical debate with a drinking companion, the legendary baron spins a masterful tale recounting his infamous journey across the tumultuous United States, from spontaneous speeches in Washington and the construction of ironic border walls to signing up for Twitter and undermining the medical industry’s corruption. Tiptoeing the line of absurdity and cultural commentary, the novel hilariously addresses […]

2024-02-06T16:14:02+02:00February 6th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

Review: Drakomunda by Guy Quartley

 Drakomunda by Guy Quartley

Warlocks, demons, serpents, and shadows collide in Drakomunda by Guy Quartley, a riveting plunge into a fresh universe of magic, myth, and murder. Ambitious fantasy fans will quickly sink into the endless battles and betrayals, romances, tribal rebellions, and surreal scenes of dark magic that come alive through Quartley’s evocative prose.

The novel is broken up into various novellas and short stories set in the same fantasy realm, sometimes centuries or millennia apart, yet subtly intertwined with sinister talismans, legends, bloodlines, and sorcery. Murderous amulets, necromantic madmen, enslavement spells, sky demons, and witches’ curses blur into a kaleidoscope of fantasy […]

2024-03-19T12:34:35+02:00January 23rd, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Searching For Zen by Albert T. Franklin

Searching For Zen: A Tale Of Divine Destiny by Albert T. FranklinA long-form allegory set in a magical version of our world, Searching For Zen: A Tale Of Divine Destiny by Albert T. Franklin is an original and passionate piece of spiritual fiction.

When a young boy in Britain is gifted with incredible powers from above, Earth receives its new Zendaria – a divine guide to lead humanity into an era of prosperity. Capable of secretly absorbing the life experiences of anyone he touches, manipulating physical matter and even controlling time, Zen is inconceivably powerful and impossibly wise, which is a lot to handle for anyone, let alone a child. Faced […]

2024-01-04T16:30:42+02:00January 4th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |
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