Book Review: Smoke and Stone by Michael R. Fletcher
Smoke and Stone is a powerhouse of a grimdark read. Brutal and unswaying, it straps readers in and doesn’t let go until the final page.
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
Book Review: Awakened by C.M. Carney
In all, this is a solid start for a progression fantasy series. Pacey, fun, and easy to read.
May 3, 20232 min read
Book Review: Boss From Hell by Laurie Bell
Part mystery, part humour, this paranormal office high jinx doesn’t just keep you on your toes, it keeps you turning the page over and over.
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Book Review: One Good Dragon Deserves Another (Heartstrikers #2) by Rachel Aaron
A fantastic follow up with characters new and old entering the fray once more, along with fascinating magical insights and rising stakes.
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Book Review: Soulsmith by Will Wright
A solid instalment of the Cradle series, and while tedious in places, it sets the stage of greater things to come.
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Book Review: A Prayer For The Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
A short, cozy read that leaves you feeling like you're sipping on a toasty beverage.
Nov 12, 20222 min read
Book review: Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn
A lyrical fantasy with characters that feel real enough to walk beside you. An absolute must-read.
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Book review: The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham
If you’re in the mood for a pacey, high-octane, heart-filled magical adventure, this book should definitely be at the top of your list.
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Book Review: Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
One for fantasy fans who like their stories gritty, epic, and with a side of magic and monsters.
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Book Review: The Devil Took Her: Tales of Horror
Horror fans rejoice! Award-winning Kiwi horror author Michael Botur is back with this skin-crawlingly good collection of horror tales.
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Book Review: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
If you want an urban fantasy with fresh flair, loveable characters, and a pacey plot with (very) light romance, absolutely give this a read.
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Book Review: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
The Kaiju Preservation Society is a story brimming with child-like excitement, hilarious banter and, of course, fun.
Aug 6, 20222 min read
Book Review: The Many Deaths Of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade
5/5 for the heady mix of ghosts, talking crows, sentient cigarettes, self-aware temples, and gods walking among humanity.
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Book Review: The Part About The Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson
This book is like a DnD campaign on a bender. The closest comparison I can think of is Vox Machina meets Pratchett’s trope twisting.
Jul 18, 20223 min read
Book Review: Disenchanted by Brianna Sugalski
Disenchanted is an enemies-to-lovers coming of age story that reminds us of the ugliness of prejudice.
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Book Review: A Dead End Job by Justin Alcala
What do you get when you mix Dresden Files with Sandman Slim and throw in a dash of Pratchett? A Dead End Job by Justin Alcala.
Jul 9, 20222 min read
Book Review: The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe
The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe is a YA fantasy with a compelling mystery and a good dousing of dystopia.
Jul 2, 20223 min read
Book Review: Bluebells by Leanbh Pearson
Bluebells by Leanbh Pearson is a compelling mix of paranormal romance meets dystopian alternate history.
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