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Book Review: Path of the Warrior (Keverynn Trilogy) by Melissa Stone

Path of the Warrior Series: Keverynn Trilogy, #1 Author: Melissa Stone Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Ashrinn Chimekin is a Fugitive Recovery Agent tasked with helping the crew of the Shrike in their pursuit of the rogue Cult of Atraxia. When something goes horribly wrong during an infiltration attempt on the cult’s compound, Ashrinn and the …

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Book Review: Silver Fire (Chronicles of Asgard: Awakening) by Laura Brewer

Silver Fire Series: Chronicles of Asgard: Awakening, #2 Author: Laura Brewer, Roland Brewer Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Rowan and Alvinari’s smooth routine is shattered by hordes of mordkii, larger and far better equipped than any they’ve ever seen, approach their borders. Rowan calls up every fighter and mage across the kingdom. Odin musters Asgard, but …

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

Unbound Series: Songs of Chaos, #2 Author: Michael R. Miller Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Sometimes the world needs a little chaos. Holt and Ash saved the kingdom of Feorlen against all odds. Now they are outcasts, alone on an impossible quest to unite the Elder Dragons. But they are children playing in a game of …

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Book Review: Dragon Latitudes (Airship Dragons) by Amy Campbell

Dragon Latitudes Series: Airship Dragons, #1 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: As a dragon-hunter, he never imagined he'd be the one hunted – until a recruit tossed him overboard to prove that he was no different from the dragons they were after. And just like that, Elazar's life changed forever. Not for the …

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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: 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: 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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Book Review: City of the Seventh Moon (Ankuan Trilogy) by Antano Sparreboom

City of the Seventh Moon Series: Ankuan Trilogy, #1 Author: Antano Sparreboom Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When he is chosen as champion of the noble Urwilar family, Verhan knows well that his main job is to fight other champions to settle political disputes. What he doesn’t count on are the machinations of the beautiful Lady …

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