Reviews, art exhibits and spotlights, and more. Usually fantasy, may be high, low, or epic fantasy. Sometimes historical fiction or sci-fi may be looked upon. Some of these paths of fantasy, I’ve followed long and with heart. Some of them, I bear you the report of only a glance down the road. Some of them, I have discovered and trod first myself. Explore and enjoy! Sometimes, visions of reality are seen in Fantasy.
Palon Series: Windward Prequel Novella Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy Book Description: It's not easy growing up part of a famous family. Twelve-year old Palon's magic isn't strong compared to the rest of her family's, she has no special talents, and she's constantly falling short of the mark. Desperate to stand out, she leaves home …
Hello! It's the cover reveal day for Revenant Prince by T. A. Hernandez! This is the sequel to Tethered Spirits, a novel full of intriguing characters and magic, and a very special friendship, that I read earlier this year. Tethered Spirits is currently a finalist in the SPFBO competition and is on sale for just …
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Hello, everyone! It's almost mid-way through December, and today we have noblebright author Laura Brewer with us. Laura writes fantasy and sci-fi, and she enjoys being a grandmother, grower of herbs, baker of treats, sometimes potter, and servant of cats. She is currently on a new fantasy series with her husband, Roland and her novel, …
I'd always understood the phrase 'character development' a certain way, but a while ago I read a review of a certain book I had also read (which review and book is not, I think, necessary to this post), which complained of poor character development in the novel. Specifically, what was considered to be poor character …
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Empire's Heir Series: Empire's Legacy, #6 Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: Gwenna, heir to Ésparias, is summoned by the Empress of Casil to compete for the hand of her son. Offered power and influence far beyond what her own small land can give her, Gwenna's strategy seems clear – except she …
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Hello! It's been just about a year since I made this into a bit of a review/book blog, and so far I may be making a few adjustments here or there, but mostly it is going as I planned, with a review on all weeks, with a few exceptions! I don't have a lot of …
Windward Series: Standalone Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When dragons fight, mountains weep. In nests high in the mountains, dragons and dragonbonded share their lives, thoughts, feelings, and ambitions. Palon and her partner, the dragon Windward, are renowned among their nest for their flying skill. Their days are filled with everything she loves, …
Everyone has heard of mood readers. Well, maybe not everyone. But a lot of people. Basically, some (many?) readers like different kinds of books when they are in different moods. Those of us who read like this often start many books, and take a very long time to finish many of them, if we ever …
Continue reading Raina’s Fantastic Ramblings: Have You Ever Heard of – Wait for it! – Mood Writing?
Wistful Ascending Series: The Hybrid Helix, Turn One Author: JCM Berne Genre: Space Fantasy Book Description: Retired from a career as a weapon of mass destruction for the Imperial Fleet, Rohan wants little more than decent coffee, a chance for romance, and a career that doesn’t result in half a galaxy shuddering at the mention …
Continue reading Book Tour Review and Giveaway: Wistful Ascending (The Hybrid Helix) by JCM Berne
I got this tag from Katie at Melting Pages. I'm doing this one quite a bit late, given one of the questions, though the NAME of it makes it sound like it could even be a December tag, don't you think? Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish? …
Enthralled By Love 