“In the beginning of time, the True One created all that ever was.” The land was blessed with the True One’s creation: beautiful waters, forests, and skies. The guardians (dragons, griffons,and mers), however, were not content with this creation and asked for more, resulting in the True One’s creation of four unique seasons. When theContinue reading “Seasons of Albadone by Christopher Warman and Élan Marché”
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Along the Perimeter – Steven Healt
Many years ago, a fog spread over the world, making it inhabitable. However, many people were saved by an alien race known as the Amboians. They installed a shield that keeps the fog out. They also provide stability to the world, running the government and making sure humans are provided for. We follow along asContinue reading “Along the Perimeter – Steven Healt”
The Part about the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson
I, Laura, read The Part About The Dragon Was (Mostly) True. This delightful tale is the story of how the village (or possibly town, depending on the circumstances…It’s a whole thing.) of Skendrick was terrorized by a terrible dragon and then saved by an unlikely band of heroes. Told by the stunningly beautiful, smart, hilarious,Continue reading “The Part about the Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson”
A Day of Fallen Night – Samantha Shannon
In Priory of the Orange Tree, Samantha Shannon introduced us to a new world. With longform world building, she created a high fantasy tale with detailed descriptions on the various lands and their religions, fashions, and people. In her prequel, A Day of Fallen Night, Shannon takes us back to the lands, 500 years beforeContinue reading “A Day of Fallen Night – Samantha Shannon”
Stellar Instinct, Jonathan Nevair
Book Information: Stellar Instinct by Jonathan NevairSeries: N/A, StandaloneGenre: Science Fiction/Thriller, Spy-FiIntended Age Group: AdultPages: 290Published: December 1, 2022Publisher: Cantinool Books (Self Published) A secret agent. A gaming mastermind. Two players in a dangerous competition blurring the boundaries of entertainment and reality. Mysterious signals pulse from an icy planet in a remote star system. GAM-OPsContinue reading “Stellar Instinct, Jonathan Nevair”
IndieMission Pt. 2
Y’all, we are so excited to start our next round for IndieMission, coined by Hannah last time! We want to take this time to highlight an Indie author, and we will read someone from this lineup voted on by all of you! We changed up the lineup this time, added a few, and did AContinue reading “IndieMission Pt. 2”
The Final Strife – Saara El-Arifi
I, Hannah, read The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi, a high fantasy book that has amazing world building and characters. This is the first book in an upcoming trilogy, and I can’t wait to continue with El-Arifi when she comes out with the next two books. If you want to hear more about the author,Continue reading “The Final Strife – Saara El-Arifi”
Ordinary Monsters – J.M. Miro
I, Hannah read Ordinary Monsters. I got the book from Netgalley, and want to thank them for giving me the advanced copy that I intended to read before it came out on June 7, but failed. Honestly, I think the length intimidated me after the #MegaMay I hosted on my Instagram account. But I poweredContinue reading “Ordinary Monsters – J.M. Miro”
Hannah’s January Reads
Hannah read nine books this January. She really enjoyed all of them. She read a few fantasy novels, a few general fiction, and even was able to get to one nonfiction novel (never her strong suit). So without further ado, here are the books Hannah read. Follow her on Instagram at brews.and.books for her overallContinue reading “Hannah’s January Reads”
Laura’s January Reads
Pony by R.J. Palacio ★★★★☆ A sweet (and surprisingly deep), middle-grade book about a boy and his companion, a ghost named Mittenwool, who set out to rescue the boy’s father with help from a pale-faced pony that seems to have some “mystic qualities” of its own. I really enjoyed this one. I picked it upContinue reading “Laura’s January Reads”
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