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
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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 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
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
Review: The Seventh Perfection
As a reader, there's no better feeling than finding the right book at the right time. It's as if the world has aligned to let us experience a sublime moment that sadly is all too fleeting. Daniel Polansky's The Seventh Perfection found me at the right time. In short, I loved this book. TL;DR Daniel … Continue reading Review: The Seventh Perfection
Mini Review Four Audiobooks
Mini Review Four Audiobooks Audiobooks are a regular part of my reading life. During my commute and workday, I listen to books or podcasts. Lately, I’ve had a run of really, really good audiobooks. Ones that I will listen to again. Ones that I may even read. Since I don’t listen to audiobooks with the … Continue reading Mini Review Four Audiobooks