Category: All Book Reviews
Even When Your Voice Shakes by Ruby Yayra Goka
Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
The novel follows Alan, an American salesman who is sent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to close a deal, a deal that his future likely depends on.
The Will of the Many (Hierarchy #1) by James Islington
The Will of the Many locks you in a vice-like grip and forces you to focus on the story at the cost of your life until the very end
Seeds of War (The Smokesmiths #1) by João F. Silva
Seeds of War is a must-read for any reader of epic fantasy who loves character-based stories with superb worlds and clearly defined magic systems.
Ash and Bones (City of Sacrifice #2) by Michael R. Fletcher
It tells of what happens when mortals put their fates in the hands of immortals, allowing themselves to be unquestioningly led on in the name of faith
Forged by Blood (Tainted Blood Duology #1) by Ehigbor Okosun
From the first page, we’re not just introduced but smacked upside the head with highly detailed prose that makes the reading flow smoother than butter.
Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu
With the bad blood already in place in Legend, it would be interesting to see how it develops further in the next book.
Empire of Silence (Sun Eater #1) by Christopher Ruocchio
Empire of Silence tells of the travails of one Hadrian Marlowe as he grows up the son of an archon in his home world, Delos, and escapes life laid out for him by his lord father.
Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of The Fallen #5) by Steven Erikson
The story delves into deeper facets of the human condition, unearthing layers of hypocrisy, greed, and jealousy within its diverse characters.
The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase
The character development was wonderful, and there was no overnight transformation, with only steady, stable transitions throughout the book.
The Gift Of A Legacy (The Ultimate Gift #4) by Jim Stovall
Books like this are what we need to have us reflect on our lives and also adjust wherever we may be lagging.
What Is Fantasy Fiction?
Despite the many descriptions, fantasy fiction is more systematic nowadays than imagined. There is a form to the chaos and various categories for each shade of sanity and madness.
Night and Day by Virginia Woolf
This book gave off the feeling of an old English movie even as the characters came alive in my subconscious as I read.
The Prophet of Edan (The Edan Trilogy #2) by Philip Chase
With several pages devoted to world-building and action, The Prophet of Edan exceeds its prequel in both scope and depth.
House of Chains (Malazan Book of The Fallen) by Steven Erikson
What we think is a simple war between two empires turns out to be a massive crusade involving several realms and gods.
The Black Farm by Elias Witherow
The Black Farm is a refreshing and unique take on purgatory and the afterlife; savage and vicious but full of human carnage, evils, and conceits.
She Dreams in Blood (The Obsidian Path #2) by Michael R. Fletcher
The sequel to Black Stone Heart offers epic battle scenes and a more thorough explanation of various magics involved as he continues to remember his past life
Edges (Inverted Frontier #1) by Linda Nagata
The science, though wondrous, is quite fluid and feels really intuitive. Even though it’s fiction, the writing style is very good, and the immersive telling of the villain is atmospheric.
