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Novella Review: Palon by S. Kaeth

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 …

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Book Review: Empire’s Heir (Empire’s Legacy) by Marian L Thorpe

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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Book Review: Windward by S. Kaeth

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, …

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Book Tour Review and Giveaway: Wistful Ascending (The Hybrid Helix) by JCM Berne

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 …

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Book Review: Things Unseen (A Long-Forgotten Song) by C.J. Brightley

Things Unseen Series: A Long Forgotten Song, #1 Author: C.J. Brightley Genre: Fantasy (Dystopian, Christian) Book Description: History student Aria Forsyth's studies lead her to dangerous questions about the Empire's origins. A mysterious man named Owen, impervious to the winter cold, further unravels the safety of the world she thought she knew. At first, Aria …

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Book Review: The Sword in the Street by C.M. Caplan

The Sword in the Street Series: Standalone Author: C.M. Caplan Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Trial by battle is a holy rite on Hillside. Hired blades bleed their foes in savage duels, settling everything from petty grievances to the corporate laws that keep their citizens in line. Embroiled in these cutthroat political games is John Chronicle, …

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Book Review: The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton

The Man Who Was Thursday Series: Standalone Author: G.K. Chesterton Genre: Mystery? Not sure? Book Description: Perhaps best known to the general public as creator of the "Father Brown" detective stories, G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was especially renowned for his wit, rhetorical brilliance and talent for ingenious and revealing paradox. Those qualities are richly brilliant in …

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Book Review: The Dragon That Never Was by Timothy S. Currey

The Dragon That Never Was Series: Standalone (Novella) Author: Timothy S. Currey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Every young woman in the village receives a dragon egg when she comes of age. Young Kleia watched every single egg hatch with a heart full of longing. Raising a dragon of her own was her destiny. Her reason …

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ARC Review: Poison from a Scorpion’s Sting (The Age of Fire) by R. Ramey Guerrero

Poison from a Scorpion's Sting Series: The Age of Fire, #2 Author: R. Ramey Guerrero Genre: Fantasy Book Description: The Nez’kali has failed. Slate’s actions are to blame. Without Adahai to advocate for fire’s return, no one protested in the streets. There is only one day before the Age of Fire, and the Nez’kali is …

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Book Review: Dragonlord of Mystara (The Dragonlord Chronicles) by Thorarinn Gunnarson

Dragonlord of Mystara Series: The Dragonlord Chronicles, #1 Author: Thorarinn Gunnarsson Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Pursued across rugged mountain country by dragons until nearly dead from fatigue, the sorceress of unknown origin lived only long enough to give birth to her son. Now, years later, the dragons have returned in fury to ravage the northern …

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