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

Magic's Promise Series: The Last Herald-Mage, #2 Author: Mercedes Lackey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: The wild magic is taking its toll on the land. Many Heralds and Herald-Mages have died fighting to preserve the peace. Even Vanyel, the most powerful of the Herald-Mages is almost at the end of his strength, in need of a …

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SPFBO 8 Author Spotlight: K.E. Andrews with The Assassin of Grins and Secrets

Hello! Autumn is really coming up on us, and we have another Spotlight for the lovely authors of the 8th annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. Today we have K.E. Andrews with The Assassin of Grins and Secrets, and her main character (the assassin, I believe), Serein, has synesthesia (which, incidentally, I also experience, so how cool …

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Book Review: The Wild Court (The Coming of Áed) by E.G. Radcliff

The Wild Court Series: The Coming of Áed, #3 Author: E.G. Radcliff Genre: Fantasy Book Description: What perils await on the other side of the veil? In the seventh year of Áed's reign, night descends on the autumn festival. But a time of revelry turns into one of fiery destruction—as fae pour across the veil …

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ARC Review: Embers of Fate (The Fires of Treason) by Michele Quirke

Embers of Fate Series: The Fires of Treason, #2 Author: Michele Quirke Genre: Historical Fiction Release Date: June 24th, 2022 Book Description: Two months have passed since Elizabeth left Crompton Palace to join her brother Gregory in exile. Now she's two months wiser, two months tougher. But the runaway princess is no closer to finding …

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Book Review: Effigest (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Effigest Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #2 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: When the sins of the past demand payment, his magic is the price. Blaise Hawthorne never wanted to hurt anyone, and he certainly didn't want to become a weapon. When using his dangerous magic to free his outlaw friends destroys …

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

Magic's Pawn Series: The Last Herald-Mage, #1 Author: Mercedes Lackey Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Magecraft – Though Vanyel has been born with near-legendary abilities to work both Herald and Mage magic, he wants no part of such things. Nor does he seek a warrior's path, wishing instead to become a Bard. Yet such talent as …

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Book Review: Breaker (Tales of the Outlaw Mages) by Amy Campbell

Breaker Series: Tales of the Outlaw Mages, #1 Author: Amy Campbell Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Walking Disaster. Ruiner. Spook. Sorcerer. The reason we can't have nice things. The citizens in the town of Bristle have called Blaise every name in the book. Born a Breaker, his unbridled magic wreaks havoc with a touch. As his …

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Book Review: Between Starfalls (Children of the Nexus) by S. Kaeth

Between Starfalls Series: Children of the Nexus, #1 Author: S. Kaeth Genre: Fantasy   Book Description: Never leave the path. It's sacred law, punishable by exile. When her son goes missing in the perilous mountains, Kaemada defies the law to search for him. She enlists the help of her hero brother and two friends: a …

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Book Review: Struggling with the Current (The Telverin Trilogy) by ARK Horton

Struggling with the Current Series: The Telverin Trilogy, #1 Author: A.R.K. Horton Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Princess Eya's life changes forever with the discovery of the Statue of the Goddess Winds, just as she's coming of age. The long over-looked kingdom of Hicares finds itself in a war it isn't prepared for against the far …

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