H.G. Parry created an entertaining book about the politics of abolition in England and France prior to the French Revolution. "A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians" was a fantastic, fun, and fast read. Highly recommended.
Fantasy
Upcoming Reviews July – September 2021
Currently Reading A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry Earlier this year, I bought A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians on a whim. First, I liked the cover, and the title was intriguing. When I started reading the first few pages, I was hooked. I picked the trade paperback version up … Continue reading Upcoming Reviews July – September 2021
Review: The Jasmine Throne
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.
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: 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: Master of the Revels
Master of the Revels by Nicole Galland is a welcome return to the world of D.O.D.O. This fun story recaptured all the joy D.O.D.O. brought us. New missions and new characters make this a must read for D.O.D.O. fans. Highly recommended.
2021 Review Preview
2021 is almost here. The new year promises to be one of change, but here at Primmlife, I’ll be up to my same old, same old. I have plenty of fantastic books to review for the coming year. The list leans heavily toward science fiction and fantasy, but politics and history make the list as … Continue reading 2021 Review Preview
NaNo 2020 Lessons Learned and Review Previews
NaNoWriMo I won! On November 29th, I cleared the 50,000 word finish line. For now, the novel is about half done. Out of the two main characters, only one has a complete story arc, which needs work. Overall, I’m happy with that performance. I learned a lot about my personal writing habits and pushed myself … Continue reading NaNo 2020 Lessons Learned and Review Previews