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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: Hag of the Hills (The Bronze Sword) by J.T.T. Ryder

Hag of the Hills Series: The Bronze Sword Cycles, #1 Author: J.T.T. Ryder Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: Nothing is unconquerable; even our gods can die. Brennus is destined from birth to become a warrior, despite his farmer's life. But when the Hillmen kill his family and annihilate his clan, he swears to avenge those …

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Book Review: The Crane Moon Cycle (The Phoenix and the Sword, The Shoreless River) by J.C. Snow

The Crane Moon Cycle Series: Omnibus (The Phoenix and the Sword, The Shoreless River) Author: J.C. Snow Genre: Fantasy Book Description: Across wars and worlds, through death and life, in mortal and immortal hearts, the binding of the phoenix holds. Aili Fallon is determined to escape her past, and won't let anything get in the …

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Book Review: The Wings of Ashtaroth (The Sands of Hazzan) by Steve Hugh Westenra

The Wings of Ashtaroth Series: The Sands of Hazzan, #1 Genre: Dark Fantasy Author: Steve Hugh Westenra Book Description: The great city of Qemassen is at a crossroads. A powerful empire from beyond the ocean threatens to reignite a centuries-old feud. A slave rebellion brews in the tangled labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city streets. …

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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: Nicole Pierman with DANU’S CURSE

Hi! As a Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off entrant myself, I am offering other SPFBO9 Authors a spotlight on the blog ... regardless of their book's status, whether cut or semi-finalist or not yet! Today, we have Nicole Pierman with us, and she is a prolific author who bakes and writes fantasy of Ireland. Here is her …

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SPFBO 9 Author Interview: Daniel Maidman with THE EXILE OF ZANZIBAR

Hello! As a three-time SPFBO contestant, I'm doing interviews and spotlights with fellow entrants in the 9nth annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. Today, we have author and artist, Daniel Maidman, with us, and his SPFBO9 entry ... The Exile of Zanzibar Claire built a device to fold space and time. It had a flaw... When the …

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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: Empire’s Heir (Empire’s Legacy) by Marian L Thorpe

Empire's Heir Series: Empire's Legacy, #6 Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: Gwenna, heir to Ésparias, is summoned by the Empress of Casil to compete for the hand of her son. Offered power and influence far beyond what her own small land can give her, Gwenna's strategy seems clear – except she …

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Spotlight Sample for Obsidian: Awakening by Sienna Frost (No Happy Ending)

Hello, you all! Everyone who's found this because of my irregular Noblebright Spotlight series might be in for a little bit of a shock, though it might not be that much of one if you read the last part of the title (or have been following my musings and reviews for a while): Obsidian: Awakening …

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Book Review: Empire’s Bard (Oraiáphon, Empire’s Reckoning) by Marian L. Thorpe

Empire's Bard Series: Omnibus Edition (Oraiphon, Empire's Reckoning) Author: Marian L Thorpe Genre: Historical Fantasy Book Description: Courage comes in many forms. The northern invaders are defeated, but the price is high. The Eastern Empire, gone from these lands for generations, now rules. For Sorley, the young lord of Gundarstorp, the war and the treaty …

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