Raina Nightingale's Paths of Fantasy, a blog dedicated to all things fantasy and speculative fiction, from book reviews to essays on world building, characters, and favorite novels.

Book Review: Dragonlord of Mystara (The Dragonlord Chronicles) by Thorarinn Gunnarson

Dragonlord of Mystara Series: The Dragonlord Chronicles, #1 Author: Thorarinn Gunnarsson Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Pursued across rugged mountain country by dragons until nearly dead from fatigue, the sorceress of unknown origin lived only long enough to give birth to her son. Now, years later, the dragons have returned in fury to ravage the northern …

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ARC Review: Echo: The Curse of the Blackwood Witches by Yasmine Maher

Echo: The Curse of the Blackwood Witches Series: Standalone Author: Yasmine Maher Genre: Urban Fantasy Release Date: October 10th, 2022 Book Description: Master forbidden magic, destroy an immortal enemy, and prevent the apocalypse—all before college finals. Echo Blackwood has no idea she’s a witch, but after supernatural beasts attack her sister’s wedding, she discovers her …

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It Doesn’t Need a Hero to Make a Difference: Author Interview with Yasmine Maher (Noblebright Spotlight)

Hello! Today we have noblebright Urban Fantasy debut author Yasmine Maher with us. When she's not writing Yasmine enjoys, among other things, playing with her cats and singing. I had the privilege of ARC reading her debut, Echo: The Curse of the Blackwood Witches a few months ago, and will hopefully be posting my review …

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Raina’s Fantastic Ramblings: The Fundamental Despair of the Silmarillion and the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein

I think The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion – not so much The Hobbit – are pretty close to grimdark, or maybe dark. The way people use those two words sometimes gets me a bit confused. I don't think they're exceptionally gory or violent. But I do think they are definitely not about …

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Book Review: Sovereigns (Sovereigns of Bright and Shadow) by C.E. Page

Sovereigns Series: Sovereigns of Bright and Shadow, #3 Author: C.E. Page Genre: Fantasy Book Description: The barrier has been torn asunder. Now they must find the seat of the Sovereigns' power before the mortal realm and the Between collide, altering the fabric of the known realms forever. Under the Usurper's influence, Leon has left nothing …

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The Remarkable Blogger Tag

Hello! A few months past, E.G. Bella tagged me for the Remarkable Blogger Blog Tag, which originates from Selina. Rules Add the featured image Tag your post with #the remarkable blogger tag Pingback to original post Mention the creator Share something unique about you Answer the nine questions the person who nominated you has asked Ask …

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Book Review: Stranger Back Home (Fantastic Stranger) by E.L. Haines

Stranger Back Home Series: Fantastic Stranger, #1 Author: E.L. Haines Genre: Fantasy Comedy Book Description: One day, your father is a renowned diplomat. The next day, he's an infamous terrorist. When Sparrow is summoned to the reading of his father's last will and testament, the most he hoped for was a minor bequest. Instead, he …

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SPFBO 8 Author Spotlight: Audrey Simmons with Child of the Moon

Hello! This lovely mid September day, I present you with Audrey Simmons, a writer (and digital artist - she makes lovely maps, by the way!) I met on Twitter some day ago, who published her debut novel and SPFBO 8 entree, Child of the Moon, earlier this same year! At her birth, Neoma was dubbed the Child …

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