Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio – book review

The blurb The third novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian and his Red Company have been serving the Empire in military engagements against the Cielcin, the vicious alien civilisation bent onContinue reading “Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio – book review”

The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson – book review

The blurb The war is over but peace can be hell. Demons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds and a plague is spreading. The country of Eidyn is on its knees. In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named king’s envoy. And his latestContinue reading “The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson – book review”

Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker – book review

The blurb Ours is a land of many gods, and we are a people with the ability to pick the worst of them. Cahan du Nahare is known as the forester – a humble man who can nonetheless navigate the dangerous Deepforest like no-one else. But once he was more. Once he was a warrior.Continue reading “Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker – book review”

The Words of Kings and Prophets – release week news

Hi everyone, I don’t usually blog about my own books – I save that for my newsletter these days. However, seeing as it is release week, I thought I’d make an exception! It’s been a wonderful week. I’ve had a book launch and a blog tour. I also went to visit my publisher and attendedContinue reading “The Words of Kings and Prophets – release week news”

Dark Water Daughter by H.M. Long – book review

The blurb A fearsome young woman stormsinger and pirate hunter join forces against a deathless pirate lord in this swashbuckling Jacobean adventure on the high-seas. Launching the Winter Sea series, full of magic, betrayal and redemption, for readers of Adrienne Young, R. J. Barker and Naomi Novik Mary Firth is a Stormsinger: a woman whoseContinue reading “Dark Water Daughter by H.M. Long – book review”

A recap – The Children of Gods and Fighting Men

Hi everyone! A few people have been asking for a recap of The Children of Gods and Fighting Men before the next book in the series is released. Your wish is my command! The recap is below. Hopefully it will refresh your memory on all the key events from my first novel before you startContinue reading “A recap – The Children of Gods and Fighting Men”

Review of The Covenant of Steel trilogy by Anthony Ryan – spoiler free

The Covenant of Steel trilogy is truly an excellent series.   I recently finished The Traitor, which was an excellent conclusion to the series, and I’m very much hoping to see more readers find the series now it is completed. It’s always hard to review a book 3 of a series. How can you talk aboutContinue reading “Review of The Covenant of Steel trilogy by Anthony Ryan – spoiler free”

The Last Raven by Steve McHugh – book review

The blurb Lucas is a riftborn fighter bent on vengeance in this thrilling urban fantasy/detective noir series from the bestselling author of the Hellequin Chronicles. The peace between the rift and humanity has always been tenuous. It’s up to the Guilds to protect it, removing whomever—or whatever—poses a threat, whether human or rift-fused. Lucas RurikContinue reading “The Last Raven by Steve McHugh – book review”

The Way of Edan by Philip Chase – book review

The blurb The Kingdom of the Eternal will awaken when the Way of Edan holds sway over all of Eormenlond. So say the prophecies. With unrivalled power in the gift, the Supreme Priest Bledla leads Torrlond and its mighty army to convert rival kingdoms by the sword and by the fang. Among the gathering resistanceContinue reading “The Way of Edan by Philip Chase – book review”

Book review – The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan (spoiler free)

The blurb An imaginative and sprawling epic fantasy reimagining of the Mongol Empire’s invasion of Persia, following the lives and treacherous journeys of four key figures in the heart of war. 1260, Persia: Due to the efforts of the great Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire covers a vast portion of the known world. In theContinue reading “Book review – The Judas Blossom by Stephen Aryan (spoiler free)”