In Sons of Darkness, fell forces align while humans squabble, bicker and plot. Who will triumph? Who stands in the light, and who is the villain?
In Sons of Darkness, fell forces align while humans squabble, bicker and plot. Who will triumph? Who stands in the light, and who is the villain?
The Tainted Cup isn't clear-cut epic fantasy, you may say, but the epic depth of the conflict means that the author's signature urban-epic hybrid is my top fantasy pick of 2024.
Although there were plenty of battle scenes and some decent character development to get me over the finish line, I just didn't find Return to Edan as intriguing as the last two books in the series.
Once upon a time, my idea of a great read was a well-written YA book. At that time, I could relate to those characters, understand them, and live through them vicariously. However, I did hope that more books inspired by African culture and lore would be present in the fantasy genre. It's safe to say […]
In Of War and Ruin, our heroes must ask themselves tough questions, make hard choices, and be exposed to great dangers.
Though the story leaves some elements underdeveloped, the story’s unique blend of folklore and fantasy makes Six Crimson Cranes a standout read.
Ghostroots is an exciting addition to the growing list of contemporary and speculative fiction in African literature.
The Malevolent Seven are some of the finest quest bands you'll ever find in this subgenre of fantasy, with their eccentrics and wit elevating the reading experience.
From Gardens of the Moon, it's clear that the world of Malazan is richer in history and geographic detail, and than any other fantasy world.
First off, what a title! I believe that there are two types of authors: storytellers and writers. Storytellers make you forget you are holding a book; With them, you live in the book, and every time you take a break, that fictional world stays with you as you go about other activities. Writers, on the other hand, […]
Still, as it's basically at the top of the epic fantasy canon, you definitely should pick up the Lord of the Rings books at least once in your lifetime.
The hobbits' desperately tense death struggle with Shelob is one of the major turning points in the battle against Sauron and the forces of darkness.
