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Book Review: Beyond (The Founding of Valdemar) by Mercedes Lackey

Beyond Series: The Founding of Valdemar, #1 Author: Mercedes Lackey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding. Anticipating the day when the Empire's exploitive and military leaders would not be content to leave them alone, Kordas's father set out to …

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Book Review: Curse Breaker 1-3 by Melinda Kucsera

Curse Breakers, 1-3 (Enchanted, Darkens, Faceted) Series: Curse Breakers 1-3, Omnibus Author: Melinda Kucsera Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Curse Breaker Books 1-3 features the first three books of the Curse Breaker Series in one action-packed boxed set. Curse Breaker Enchanted Sarn wants to be like everyone else, not a mage with a power he can …

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Book Review: Queen of the Warrior Bees (Natural Forces) by Jean Gill

Queen of the Warrior Bees Series: Natural Forces, #1 Author: Jean Gill Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Block Nature out and she'll force a way in. As the Mages of the Citadel fight amongst themselves and prepare for war against the Forest, Mielitta, a despised servant, has her own battle to face. Bastien and Janlou, the …

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Book Review: A Bond of Thread (The Mountain Fell) by Allegra Pescatore and J.P. Burnison

A Bond of Thread Series: The Mountain Fell, #1 Author: Allegra Pescatore, J.P. Burnison Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Enter the Nine Lands of the Mountain Fell. Skye has only ever known pain and solitude since waking up with neither memories or magic. Hunted for being a Ruler in a time when they are scarce, she …

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Book Review: Eragon (Inheritance) by Christopher Paolini

Eragon Series: The Inheritance Cycle, #1 Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy Book Description: What was once your life is now your legend. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes …

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ARC Review: Manaborn (The Morrow Legacy, #1) by A.S. Frederiks

Manaborn Series: The Morrow Legacy, #1 Author: A.S. Frederiks Genre: Fantasy Book Description: In vibrant pools hidden away by time and jealousy, in bright azure veins upon cavern walls, in the very air itself, emanates the power of Mana, granting powers unique and destructive to those strong enough to wield them. MANABORN is the story …

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Book Review: Miss Percy’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons Series: Miss Percy's Guide, #1 Author: Quenby Olsen Genre: Fantasy Description: Miss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon. Ah, but we've already got ahead of ourselves … Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped dreaming, and she …

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Novella Review: Up in Flames (Tales of the Outlaw Mages, Origins) by Amy Campbell

Up in Flames Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, Origins Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Her gift of fire will either be his salvation or his end. Kittie Larue dreams of changing the world. As a maverick mage, she faces a life on the run, forever looking over her shoulder in fear of …

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Book Review: Empress and Soldier (Empire’s Legacy) by Marian L Thorpe

Empress and Soldier Series: Empire's Legacy (Standalone) Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: A boy of the night-time streets. A girl of libraries and learning. Druisius, the son of a merchant, is sixteen when his father's cruel order drives him from home and into the danger and intrigue of the military. Eudekia, a scholar's …

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Book Review: The Blood of a Dragon (The Dragons of Dorwine) by Jack Adkins

The Blood of a Dragon Genre: The Dragons of Dorwine, #1 Author: Jack Adkins Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Anuka Sandbar is the most interesting half-goblin alive. Just ask him. While searching for his famous father, a roguish young half-goblin swashbuckler and his unlikely companions are enslaved by pirates. An emissary of the Silver DragonLord Augmaximitis …

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