2021 was a good year for us here at Primmlife. Between the blog and real life changes, life is pretty good for me and my family. While there have been some lows and some goodbyes, we got to say hello to a new member of our family. Blog Lots of reviews this year. Not as … Continue reading 2021 Year End
Author: Eric Primm
Review: How Civil Wars Start
Barbara F. Walter draws on her experience and research to deliver exactly on the promise of the book's title. How Civil Wars Start draws on historical analysis to point out the warning signs for trouble on the horizon. Highly recommended.
Review: The Starless Crown
The Starless Crown introduces reader to a harsh world full of mystery, adventure, and terror. James Rollins' newest fantasy will delight his fans and fans of thriller pacing. Recommended.
Review: The Justice of Kings
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan features a medieval version of Judge Dredd with necromancy. There's great world building, depth of character, and an engaging plot. I'll be rereading this one soon for sure. Highly recommended.
Life and Blogging Schedule Changes
Today’s post is about life and blogging schedule changes. We’ve decided to start telling strangers that a little book reviewer is on the way. That’s right. House Primm-Donze is expanding. Our first child is on the way. Originally, the baby was scheduled to arrive in January, but as with most things in life, the schedule … Continue reading Life and Blogging Schedule Changes
Review: Far from the Light of Heaven
Tade Thompson's Far from the Light of Heaven explores the closed room mystery in the ultimate closed environment - a space ship far from Earth. This novel is full of interesting characters and big ideas. Highly recommended.
Review: The Loneliest Americans
Jay Caspian Kang’s The Loneliest Americans is a lovely, complicated, nuanced contemplation of the place of Asian immigrants and their descendants in the U.S. This book had me reflecting a lot on current current trends in politics. Highly, highly recommended.
Review: The Ruin of Kings
The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons is as epic as epic fantasy gets. It's got everything: demons, dragons, magic, gods, familial betrayal, good characters, dastardly politics, and a magic harp. Highly recommended.
Review: Three Girls from Bronzeville
Three Girls from Bronzeville by Dawn Turner moved me. This memoir about sticking together through the ups and downs of life struck a number of emotional chords. Lives that begin together can diverge in many ways, but with love and patience, they can also converge again. Thank you, Ms. Turner for writing this. Highly Recommended.
Review: The Splinter King
The Splinter King by Mike Brooks is a wonderful follow up to The Black Coast. Return to the world of dragons, sars, and raiders in this fun epic fantasy.