The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri exceeded all my expectations. Its politics, setting, characters, and magic all hit the right notes for me. This book about power, resistance, and the cost of being a ruler is magnificent fantasy. Highly recommended for fantasy fans.
Author: Eric Primm
Review: After the Apocalypse
The myth of American Exceptionalism was made for people like me. I grew in a small town in the Midwest. My family were and are farmers who love the land they've worked for generations. I also grew up in the wake of the unprecedented prosperity the country felt during the Cold War, and I remember … Continue reading Review: After the Apocalypse
Review: The Ninth Metal
Action, murder, corporate intrigue, all fill The Ninth Metal. This book has it all, and I enjoyed each mystery as it unfolded. Recommended.
Review: The Library of the Dead
The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu is an excellent start to a new urban fantasy series. The main character, Ropa, entertains and will make you laugh. If you're an urban fantasy fan, this is a must read book. Highly recommended.
Review: The Blacktongue Thief
The Blacktongue Thief opens a new and must read fantasy series. It blew me away. Kinch is my new favorite character in fantasy, and I can't wait to learn more about his world. Highly recommended.
Review: Folklorn
Folklorn focuses on families and the ties that bind blood together. Angela Mi Young Hur asks if we can ever escape the legacy that is our family. I highly recommend you read this meditation on family.
Review: Ages of American Capitalism
Ages of American Capitalism takes readers on a tour of U.S. economic history. From the colonial period to Reconstruction to World War II to the stagflation of the 70s, Jonathan Levy analyzes all of these eras through the lens of a changing capitalism. Highly recommended to history and economics buffs.
Review: The Nine
The study of history is a conversation that the present has with the past. History professors and hardcore historical hobbyists are probably saying, "Well, duh." But it's taken me a long time to understand how the present affects the past. The Nine by Gwen Strauss helped me view this conversation in a new way. Strauss … Continue reading Review: The Nine
Review: The Helm of Midnight
From the moment that I read Terry Pratchett's Night Watch, I fell in love with fantasy police procedurals. In fact, I think I like them more than strict police procedurals themselves. The addition of the fantastic elements allow for an even deeper exploration of what it means to be human. With the focus on what … Continue reading Review: The Helm of Midnight
Review: 2034
2034 by Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis is a book of excellent characters, plausible politics, and devastating consequences. Recommended for political junkies and fans of Tom Clancy-like military thrillers.