Summary: A weaver’s genius ignites the jealousy of her peers, the possessiveness of her mill’s proprietress and the hopes of an unborn nation. Furi knows she was born to create, but the fabric of her life otherwise weaves mysteries. These things are more than they appear: Shin, the gardener, with his unlikely power over life … Continue reading Book Review: Spinning Silk by T. Cook
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Book Review: Star Touched by A. L. Kaplan
Summary: Eighteen-year-old Tatiana is running from her past and her star-touched powers. Her power to heal may be overshadowed by more destructive abilities. Fleeing the persecution of those like her, Tatiana seeks refuge in a small town she once visited. But this civil haven, in a world where society has broken down, is beginning … Continue reading Book Review: Star Touched by A. L. Kaplan
Book Review: Clock’s Watch by Michael Reyes
Summary: Clock the Chaos Mage. A stranger out of time, hidden in the folds of shadow. He is the guardian of Coney Island’s supernatural borderlands, and the only thing standing between our reality and the demons that thirst to destroy it. Clock’s Watch. An anthology of heroic dark fantasy and terror. Illustrations by … Continue reading Book Review: Clock’s Watch by Michael Reyes
Book Review: The Nightmare We Know by Krista D. Ball
Summary: Allegra had tried compromise and all she had to show for her work was a crater in the side of a mountain. She had tried peace, and that just made the rebellion worse. She had seen a demon with her very eyes, and that hadn’t been enough to move the cardinals into action. But … Continue reading Book Review: The Nightmare We Know by Krista D. Ball
Book Review: The Holtur Curse by Cameron Wayne Smith
Summary: Most creatures are predictable. Humanity is not. Captain Sonja Bluwahlt is the kind of woman that monsters hide from. Slaughtering wyverns, beasts, and horrors is all simply part of a slayer's job description. It's not until the Brothers of Eternity show up that she discovers the true monsters walk among us. The definition of … Continue reading Book Review: The Holtur Curse by Cameron Wayne Smith
This Week in Reading: Apocalypse and Magic Powers, More Dresden, Historical Fantasy, and Fantastic Curses.
Another busy week last week! I did manage to read a couple of books but, as usual lately, didn't finish all of the books on my list. I didn't get a chance to start Star Touched by A.L. Kaplan yet, so this is still on my list from last week. I really am looking forward … Continue reading This Week in Reading: Apocalypse and Magic Powers, More Dresden, Historical Fantasy, and Fantastic Curses.
Book Review: A Warden’s Purpose by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
This is a review for the TBRindr project hosted at The Weatherwax Report. This project aims to match up self published and indy authors with reviewers that may be a good audience for their book. If you’re a self-published author looking for folks to review your work or if you’re a reviewer looking for more … Continue reading Book Review: A Warden’s Purpose by Jeffrey L. Kohanek
Bride of the Swamp God!
One of our new friends, Davide Mana of the Karavansara blog, just published a novella at Amazon. I've just finished reading it and I have to say that I'm quite impressed. As far as I can tell, it's his first published story, and I hope it's not his last. It's positively dripping with everything good … Continue reading Bride of the Swamp God!