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Book Review: Empire’s Legacy (Empire’s Daughter, Empire’s Hostage, Empire’s Exile) by Marian L Thorpe

Empire's Legacy (Empire's Daughter, Empire's Hostage, Empire's Exile) Series: Omnibus Edition Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: A country on the brink of defeat. A woman who answers a call to arms. A man to challenge an Empire. For centuries, women used weapons to kill for food, men to kill in war. …

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Book Review: Racing with the Serpent (The Telverin Trilogy) by ARK Horton

Racing with the Serpent Series: The Telverin Trilogy, #3 Author: A.R.K. Horton Genre: Fantasy Book Description: You can't ignore destiny when it breaks down your barriers, even if it means defeating a god. Eya has found safety among friends, but she knows it's only temporary. The battle is far from over, and she has a …

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Book Review: Between Starfalls (Children of the Nexus) by S. Kaeth

Between Starfalls Series: Children of the Nexus, #1 Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy   Book Description: Never leave the path. It's sacred law, punishable by exile. When her son goes missing in the perilous mountains, Kaemada defies the law to search for him. She enlists the help of her hero brother and two friends: a …

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Book Review: Birth of the Firebringer (The Firebringer Trilogy) by Meredith Ann Pierce

Birth of the Firebringer Series: The Firebringer Trilogy, #1 Author: Meredith Ann Pierce Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Jan must seek his destiny. Jan was born under a dark moon, impetuous, headstrong, prince of unicorns. His spirit was stronger than any other colt's; his eyes brighter. This year, Jan's mighty father Korr allows Jan to go …

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Book Review: Flirting with the Tempest (The Telverin Trilogy) by ARK Horton

Flirting with the Tempest Series: The Telverin Trilogy, #2 Author: A.R.K Horton Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Eya is done running from her enemy. Now, the very people who took her home and threatened her life should be scared of the exiled princess with new-found powers. Reunited with her brothers and bonding with new friends, Eya …

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Book Review: Struggling with the Current (The Telverin Trilogy) by ARK Horton

Struggling with the Current Series: The Telverin Trilogy, #1 Author: A.R.K. Horton Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Princess Eya's life changes forever with the discovery of the Statue of the Goddess Winds, just as she's coming of age. The long over-looked kingdom of Hicares finds itself in a war it isn't prepared for against the far …

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Book Review: Dragonsdawn (The Dragonriders of Pern) by Anne McCaffrey

Dragonsdawn Series: The Dragonriders of Pern Author: Anne McCaffrey Genre: Science Fiction Book Description: The Dragonmakers The beautiful planet Pern seemed a paradise to its new colonists – until unimaginable terror turned it into hell. Suddenly deadly spores were falling like silver threads from the sky, devouring everything – and everyone – in their path. …

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ARC Review: Dust of a Moth’s Wing (The Age of Fire) by R. Ramey Guerrero

Dust of a Moth's Wing Series: The Age of Fire, #1 Author: R. Ramey Guerrero Genre: Fantasy Release Date: March 25th, 2022 Book Description: The age of Fire begins in six days. For fifteen hundred years, Slate and the other rebels have trained students to return Fire's energy to the city of Wen. All have …

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Book Review: Cursed Song by Samantha Kroese

Cursed Song Series: Standalone Author: Samantha Kroese Genre: Fantasy (Fairy Tale Romance X Horror) Book Description: Bound by Song. Cursed by Fate Ruyne, Leader of the Dusksinger bards, travels with his band from town to town, thrilling crowds with inspiring music born from an ancient magic. He leads a charmed life with his brother, and …

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Review: Obsidian: Awakening by Sienna Frost

Obsidian: Awakening Series: Obsidian, #1 Author: Sienna Frost Genre: Historical Fantasy (Grimdark) Blurb: A war fought for peace. A former slave who trades away his freedom. An oracle tormented by his visions. A wife who lives to kill her husband. A half blood son born from hatred. A tyrant who fights for unity. A girl …

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