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Book Review: Effigest (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Effigest Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #2 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When the sins of the past demand payment, his magic is the price. Blaise Hawthorne never wanted to hurt anyone, and he certainly didn't want to become a weapon. When using his dangerous magic to free his outlaw friends destroys …

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Book Review: The Last Prince (The Coming of Áed) by EG Radcliff

The Last Prince Series: The Coming of Áed, #2, Prequel Author: E.G. Radcliff Genre: Fantasy Book Description: In a hellish city, the fate of a young boy rests on the very thing he fears most... Robbed of his childhood by tragedy and betrayal and forced onto the streets, only fury makes young Ninian feel whole …

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Book Review: The 13th Zodiac by Azshure L. Krauch

The 13th Zodiac Series: The 13th Zodiac, #1 Author: L. Krauch Series: Fantasy Book Description: Running from his past finally catches up to Jase Raion, an ex-member of the Ashen Guard and the Crown Prince of Chall. After settling on the island of Aria, he receives an unexpected contract: The lost princess of Aria was …

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Book Review: The Treekeepers by Susan McGree Britton

The Treekeepers Series: Standalone Author: Susan McGee Britton Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When a baby in her village falls gravely ill, only Bird, a tough, streetwise urchin, has the presence of mind to rush for a special kind of help. The baby survives after her forehead is rubbed with a mysterious liquid … and Bird's …

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Book Review, Guest Post, Giveaway, and Art: Merchants of Knowledge and Magic (Merchants of the Pentagonal Dominion) by Erika McCorkle

Merchants of Knowledge and Magic Series: Merchants of the Pentagonal Dominion, #1, Standalone Author: Erika McCorkle Genre: Epic Fantasy (intended for adults) Publication Date: April 8th Book Description: “My secret would plunge the world into chaos.” “How much is it worth?” Calinthe is an asexual dragonfly-person who was sent on a mission to find two …

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Book Review: Deathborn (Sovereigns of Bright and Shadow) by CE Page

Deathborn Series: Sovereigns of Bright and Shadow, #1 Author: CE Page Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Corruption is a disease with no cure that ends with a rapid descent into madness and violence. And until now it only targeted mages. When an infected warden shows up challenging everything Margot thought she knew she is thrown into …

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Book Review: Demon’s Song (Requiem of Stone) by Julie Boglisch

Demon's Song Series: Requiem of Stone, #1 Author: Julie Boglisch Genre: Fantasy Mystery Book Description: Alex always wished to see the Overlands, a place of sunshine and freedom. However, as a slave in the far corners of the Underlands, it was all but a dream. That is, until he’s framed for murder and is forced …

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Book Review: Magic’s Pawn (The Last Herald-Mage) by Mercedes Lackey

Magic's Pawn Series: The Last Herald-Mage, #1 Author: Mercedes Lackey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Magecraft – Though Vanyel has been born with near-legendary abilities to work both Herald and Mage magic, he wants no part of such things. Nor does he seek a warrior's path, wishing instead to become a Bard. Yet such talent as …

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Book Review: Breaker (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Breaker Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #1 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Walking Disaster. Ruiner. Spook. Sorcerer. The reason we can't have nice things. The citizens in the town of Bristle have called Blaise every name in the book. Born a Breaker, his unbridled magic wreaks havoc with a touch. As his …

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Book Review: Let Loose the Fallen (Children of the Nexus) by S. Kaeth

Let Loose the Fallen Series: Children of the Nexus, #2 Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy Book Description: The priestess searches for her faith. The fire-wielder wrestles with her past. The psion dreams of peace. And the hero is torn between his heart and his duty. While grief scatters the four protectors to the winds, outside …

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