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.
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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 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: The Unbroken
As much as I try to research and stay current within the SFF genre, there will always be a book or two that I miss. Some I miss the opportunity to request a review copy. Some I miss seeing altogether. Somehow, I missed The Unbroken on NetGalley when it first was posted there. But for … Continue reading Review: The Unbroken
Review: A Desolation Called Peace
A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine is a welcome return to Teixcalaanli and Stationer space. Old friends reunite for a first contact scenario while new friends spy and play the game of politics. Also, kittens in space. Because kittens belong everywhere. Highly recommended for SFF fans.
Review: The Black Coast
The Black Coast by Mike Brooks is an excellent addition to the epic fantasy genre. Brooks has created a deep world with interesting politics and excellent writing. The world building is superb. Highly recommended to fantasy fans.
Review: The Last Watch
Our universe is expanding, and there exist three possible states of universal growth. The first, and most likely, is that the universe will continue to expand forever to its heat death. The second is that whatever force is causing the universe to expand will reach equilibrium with gravity, and the universe will reach a stable … Continue reading Review: The Last Watch
Review: Persephone Station
Persephone Station by Stina Leicht blew me away. The characters, the story, the setting worked, and I hope we get more stories in this universe.
Review: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (Partial ARC)
Christopher Paolini’s To Sleep in a Sea of Stars starts off with an intriguing take on the first contact story. As I only had a partial review copy, I'm looking forward to seeing if Paolini keeps up the action in this fun new Space Opera. Highly Recommended.