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Book Review: Anakisha’s Dragon (Riders of Fire) by Eileen Mueller

Anakisha's Dragon Series: Riders of Fire Dragon Masters, #1 Author: Eileen Mueller Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A feisty street fighter avenging her dead brother. A dashing dragon rider in the right place at the wrong time. And an unlikely pirate captain with nothing left to lose. When Anakisha's brother is murdered by a gang, she …

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Book Review: Exile’s Honor (Valdemar) by Mercedes Lackey

Exile's Honor Series: Valdemar, Standalone Author: Mercedes Lackey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Alberich had spent most of his youth in the Karsite military schools training to be an officer. As the son of an impoverished mother, he had had no other career choice open to him. And Alberich had risen in the ranks with almost …

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Book Review: Guardian (The Caein Legacy) by AJ Calvin

Guardian Series: The Caein Legacy, #2 Author: AJ Calvin Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Alexander has been sent on a perilous journey through the Southlands, a pilgrimage all would-be magi must undertake in order to develop their abilities. His brother, Andrew, was named his guardian by the Oracle, a strange woman with the ability to see …

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Book Review: Selarial’s Song (The Songs of Talmanor) by Laura Brewer

Selarial's Song Series: The Songs of Talmanor, #1 Author: Laura Brewer Genre: Science Fantasy Book Description: Ignorance is the greatest danger of all! Selarial ne Talmanor is wary of going on patrol with the mostly human crew of the Ventura. They have a good combat record, but human suspicions run deep. Will they be willing …

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

Empire's Passing Series: Empire's Legacy, #8 Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Release Date: February 22nd, 2024 Book Description: Gwenna, Principe of Emparias, is witnessing an empire's fall. She must not only predict the future, but create one – without the advice and support of her father. Her partner Lynthe is challenging her leadership; …

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Book Review: Beneath the Gods’ Tree by S. Kaeth

Beneath the Gods' Tree Series: Standalone Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Amanah knows all-too-well the dangers of catching the attention of the upper class of Arruk. Using her position as a guard to steal secrets of healing and help other lower class people means she works hard to remain unnoticed. Fellow guard Taunos …

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Book Review: Amethyst Dragon (Riders of Fire) by Eileen Mueller

Amethyst Dragon Series: Riders of Fire Dragon Riders, Prequel Author: Eileen Mueller Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When Lars is chosen to be the harpist for Master Mage Giddi's wedding at Dragon's Hold, he's honored to play for the mages, dragon riders and the mighty dragons who rule the realm. He vows one day he'll also …

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Book Review: Defiant (Songs of Chaos) by Michael R. Miller

Defiant Series: Songs of Chaos, #3 Author: Michael R. Miller Genre: Fantasy Book Description: The great powers are stirring, and Holt and Ash are ready to return to the fight. A summons from the Life Elder sets them on a perilous mission, leading to steaming jungles and blistering islands where ancient secrets will challenge everything …

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Book Review: Blood’s Power: Broken by Midnight Rose

Blood's Power: Broken Series: Standalone Author: Midnight Rose Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A man who is caught in a downward spiral of corruption, and is raised out of it into a hero, who dies to save a people who shall never know of his sacrifice. The stranger's green eyes opened again. Jewel ventured to speak, …

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Book Review: Partial Function (Infinity Bagua) by JCM Berne

Partial Function Series: An Infinity Bagua Technique, #1 Author: JCM Berne Genre: Fantasy (Wuxia-inspired) Book Description: Monster hunter Akina Azure inherited the most powerful weapon in the martial world before retiring to a peaceful life raising her twin girls. The Reaver has them kidnapped, thinking Akina will trade that weapon for their safe return. Will …

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