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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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Book Review: Blood Reunion (The Hybrid Helix) by JCM Berne

Blood Reunion Series: The Hybrid Helix, #3 Author: JCM Berne Genre: Space Fantasy Book Description: People are dying, their corpses left savaged and drained of blood. The obvious culprit: vampires. But vampires shouldn’t be able to sneak around Wistful undetected or shadowstep freely inside her body. Soon the station herself becomes oddly uncooperative, leaving Rohan …

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Book Review: Magic’s Price (The Last Herald-Mage) by Mercedes Lackey

Magic's Price Series: The Last Herald-Mage, #3 Author: Mercedes Lackey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Valdemar – the once-peaceful kingdom protected by the magic of its Herald-Mages – is now beseiged on all fronts. The king lies near death, the neighboring land of Karse wages a relentless war against Valdemar, and the forces led by a …

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Review and Fan Art: Sammorien The Moss-Man (The Stories They Told Their Children Anthology) by Izabela Raittila

Sammorien the Moss-Man/The Stories They Told Their Children Series: Anthology Author: Izabela Raittila Genre: Fantasy Mythology Description: This is an anthology of fantasy short stories depicting the culture and beliefs of a fictional continent called the Gragiyan Empire. Inspired by the works of J.R.R.Tolkien and various European myths, these mythical tales follow powerful deities known …

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Book Review: Demon’s Call (Requiem of Stone) by Julie Boglisch

Demon's Call Series: Requiem of Stone, #2 Author: Julie Boglisch Genre: Fantasy Description: Alex, Rita, and Milos journey north in search of a missing mother and the answers she can provide. With danger around every corner, it will take all their skills and comraderie just to survive … Before the waters of the north tear …

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Book Review: Return of the Griffin (The Hybrid Helix) by JCM Berne

Return of the Griffin Series: The Hybrid Helix, Turn Two Author: JCM Berne Genre: Space Fantasy Book Description: Humanity faces extinction. Ten-kiloton monsters are rising from the depths of the Pacific, levelling entire cities in frenzies of destruction. Earth’s heroes have been decimated. The survivors put their hope in one last, desperate plan: find Hyperion, …

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Book Review: Followed By Fire (The Incineration Saga) by McKenzie Austin

Followed By Fire Series: The Incineration Saga, #1 Author: McKenzie Austin Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A witch, a demon, and a priest walk into a tavern … Wait, no. A war. Yeah. It's definitely a war. In Brigovia, the cobblestones run warm with the blood of humans, demons, and enchanters alike. And with each body …

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Book Review: Into the Land of the Unicorns (The Unicorn Chronicles) by Bruce Coville

Into the Land of the Unicorns Series: The Unicorn Chronicles, #1 Author: Bruce Coville Genre: Fantasy Book Description: One unicorn dwells on Earth. Hundreds fight in Luster. Their legends are recorded in The Unicorn Chronciles. As each chime sounds, Cara climbs faster up the steep bell tower. Eleven! She must be on the roof when …

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Book Review: Tethered Spirits (Curse of Shavhalla, #1) by T.A. Hernandez

Tethered Spirits Series: Curse of Shavhalla, #1 Author: T.A. Hernandez Genre: Fantasy Book Description: A man with an unknown past For years, Amar has traveled the Kavoran empire, seeking a way to recover his lost memories and end the curse that plagues him. With support from loyal friends, Amar may finally be on the verge …

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