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Book Review: Children (The Ten Worlds) by Bjørn Larssen

Children Series: The Ten Worlds, #1 Author: Bjørn Larssen Genre: Mythology Retelling (Grimdark) Book Description: Gods made lousy parents. All Magni wants is peace and quiet, but when your father is the God of thunder, you don't get to live the life you want. When Thor destroys all his son knows and loves, Magni vows …

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A Lot of ‘Evangelism’ Calls the Good News a Lie

“It is not that Jesus Christ said, 'Go,' but that the heathen will not be saved if we do not go. It is a subtle change that is sagacious but not spiritual. … The insinuation of putting men's needs first, success first, has entered into the very domain of evangelism and substituted the passion for …

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ARC Review: Embers of Fate (The Fires of Treason) by Michele Quirke

Embers of Fate Series: The Fires of Treason, #2 Author: Michele Quirke Genre: Historical Fiction Release Date: June 24th, 2022 Book Description: Two months have passed since Elizabeth left Crompton Palace to join her brother Gregory in exile. Now she's two months wiser, two months tougher. But the runaway princess is no closer to finding …

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Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

The Priory of the Orange Tree Series: Standalone Author: Samantha Shannon Genre: Fantasy Book Description: The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction – but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an …

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Eshekign, Alaeran Mermaid: Creature Art for Alaer and Kindred of the Sea

Hello! I just finished this picture of a mercreature from my ocean world, Alaer. It took me most of May, not that I spent most of my time on it, but figuring out how to do the ocean was a real challenge. Alaer boasts two aquatic semi-humanlike creatures. One of them is somewhat dolphin-like, breathing …

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ARC Review: Dreamer (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Dreamer Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #3 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Release Date: June 13th, 2022 Book Description: Their dream of freedom will turn into a nightmare unless these outlaws can stack the deck in their favor. Safely back in his chosen home, Breaker mage Blaise should only have to worry about his …

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