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Book Review: Eldest (Inheritance) by Christopher Paolini

Eldest Series: The Inheritance Cycle, #2 Author: Christopher Paolini Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Darkness falls …. Swords clash …. Evil reigns …. Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel forces from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of …

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Book Review: Child of the Moon (Child of Prophecy) by Audrey Simmons

Child of the Moon Series: Child of Prophecy, #1 Author: Audrey Simmons Genre: Fantasy Book Description: At her birth, Neoma was dubbed the Child of Prophecy by the Order of the Moon. A title with great and terrible ties to it. One that should grant her magic enough to take on the vengeful God Aurinko …

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Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off 9 Author Interviews and Book Spotlights on Enthralled By Love (Raina Nightingale's Paths of Fantasy)

SPFBO 9 Author Spotlight: Steve Hugh Westenra with THE WINGS OF ASHTAROTH

Hello! As an SPFBO entrant myself, I am hosting spotlights for other authors in the 9nth annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. Today, The Wings of Ashtaroth is in the spotlight, by Steve - who, among other things, has a love for spiders. The Wings of Ashtaroth The great city of Qemassen is at a crossroads. A …

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SPFBO 9 Author Spotlight: Palmer Pickering with HELIOTROPE

Hi! So, apparently, one of my Spotlight/Interviews falls on the 1st of June and the official beginning of the 9nth annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off. That honor goes to Palmer, who's been writing fiction since she was eight (incidentally, this is the same age I started, too!) and her novel ... Heliotrope Genre: Epic Fantasy/Heroic …

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

Ascendant Series: Songs of Chaos, #1 Author: Michael R. Miller Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean. Until he discovers a dark secret: dragons do not tolerate weakness among their kin, killing …

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SPFBO 9 Author Spotlight: H.C. Newell with CURSE OF THE FALLEN

Hello! SPFBO 9 is about to get started, and I'm once again offering spotlights to my fellow SPFBO authors in this great Blog-Off. If you'd like to know more about the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off, you can check out Mark Lawrence's page here. Now, let's introduce you to Curse of the Fallen by H.C. Newell, who's …

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Book Review: Curse Breaker 1-3 by Melinda Kucsera

Curse Breakers, 1-3 (Enchanted, Darkens, Faceted) Series: Curse Breakers 1-3, Omnibus Author: Melinda Kucsera Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Curse Breaker Books 1-3 features the first three books of the Curse Breaker Series in one action-packed boxed set. Curse Breaker Enchanted Sarn wants to be like everyone else, not a mage with a power he can …

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HEART OF FIRE is Available Now! The next epic dragonrider fantasy!

Heart of Fire, Book One of the Dragon-Mage series, is available now! If you've been longing for a new epic dragon fantasy, but would really like that's really character-driven and focused on relationships without as many fight scenes as you usually get ... THIS IS YOUR THING! Get it from your preferred retailer here A …

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ARC Review: Manaborn (The Morrow Legacy, #1) by A.S. Frederiks

Manaborn Series: The Morrow Legacy, #1 Author: A.S. Frederiks Genre: Fantasy Book Description: In vibrant pools hidden away by time and jealousy, in bright azure veins upon cavern walls, in the very air itself, emanates the power of Mana, granting powers unique and destructive to those strong enough to wield them. MANABORN is the story …

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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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