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Book Review: Child of the Forest (Child of Prophecy) by Audrey Simmons

Child of the Forest Series: Child of Prophecy, #2 Author: Audrey Simmons Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Even as bait, Neoma thought she would have a little more time to have fun with her best friends on Tour before things got serious. But Tobias' words still ring in her ears. A chilling prophecy about tangled destinies, …

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Book Review: Summoning and Sacrifice (Liturgy of Worlds) by Nathan Hartle

Summoning and Sacrifice Series: Liturgy of Worlds, #1 Author: Nathan Hartle Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A hunted woman. A missing god. The adventure of a lifetime. All that Shada desires is peace and freedom. What she has is fear and hunger. She’s a servant on the run from her cruel master, who is determined to …

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Book Review: The Last DragonLord by Joanne Bertin

The Last DragonLord Series: Standalone Author: Joanne Bertin Genre: Fantasy Book Description: An Evil Returns … The Fellowship is a myth. A spectre from a scary story to frighten children by firelight. A dark tale from the far, far past. The Prince-Consort of Cassori dies in a tragic hunting accident. The Fellowship is not a …

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Book Review: Shadow of Hyperion (The Hybrid Helix) by JCM Berne

Shadow of Hyperion Series: The Hybrid Helix, #4 Author: JCM Berne Genre: Space Fantasy Book Description: Rohan once served the Empire. At great cost, he earned his freedom, and has since sought nothing more than to finish his shift in peace and figure out where his love life is going. Then he receives a message …

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Book Review: Runedance (The Sagathas Bard) by Beth Hudson

Runedance Series: The Sagathas Bard, #2 Author: Beth Hudson Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A deadly curse will shape a young king's future. The gods have given Traedis Atenel the kingship of Tolin. Already she has stopped the export of assassins and altered her country's destructive course. Still, not everyone agrees with the changes she has …

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Book Review: Exile (The Caein Legacy) by A.J. Calvin

Exile Series: The Caein Legacy, #1 Author: A.J. Calvin Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Andrew grew up in the royal palace of Novania, the eldest son of the queen. He went on to achieve fame and glory as a renowned soldier, and was eventually named commander of the king’s army. The kingdom believed he would be …

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Book Review: Cabin Girl by E.G. Bella

Cabin Girl Series: The Secretive Seas, Standalone Author: E.G. Bella Genre: Historical Fiction Release Date: Sept 18th, 2023 Book Description: Eight years ago, young Éirinn O’Connell’s papa disappeared at sea. Many sleepless nights later, in the rolling hills of 1600's Ireland, Éirinn has given up on his return - while her mama continues to watch …

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Book Review: Merchants of Light and Bone (The Pentagonal Dominion) by Erika McCorkle

Merchants of Light and Bone Series: Merchants of the Pentagonal Dominion, #2, Standalone Author: Erika McCorkle Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Sorrow in paradise. A parent’s worst nightmare. When grief drives one to revenge. Living in a tropical paradise with his spouses and kids, Amiere is a merchant of light, a sculptor who carves glowing crystals …

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Book Review: Hag of the Hills (The Bronze Sword) by J.T.T. Ryder

Hag of the Hills Series: The Bronze Sword Cycles, #1 Author: J.T.T. Ryder Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: Nothing is unconquerable; even our gods can die. Brennus is destined from birth to become a warrior, despite his farmer's life. But when the Hillmen kill his family and annihilate his clan, he swears to avenge those …

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Book Review: We Free the Stars (The Sands of Arawiya) by Hafsah Faizal

We Free the Stars Series: The Sands of Arawiya, #2 Author: Hafsah Faizal Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Darkness surged in his veins. Power bled from her bones. The battle on Sharr is over. The Arz has fallen. Altair may be captive, but Zafira, Nazir, and Kifah are bound for Sultan's Keep, determined to finish the …

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