Tag: fantasy book reviews
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A Review of Daindreth’s Assassin by Elisabeth Wheatley
Excellent. Simply excellent. Daindreth’s Assassin is the first book in a complete, 5-book series by Elisabeth Wheatley. Not only is it an exciting read, filled with an immersive world and complex characters, it also contains a unique magic system (which I’m always a fan of) and perhaps some of the best writing of the effects…
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A Review of Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
I have yet to read a book by T. Kingfisher that I didn’t like. Hemlock & Silver proved no different. I was hooked from the very first page and was sad to reach the end. This fairy tale-inspired retelling of Snow White highlights Ms. Kingfisher’s incredible ability to take a well-known story, beckon the reader…
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A Review of Half a King by Joe Abercrombie
(Other Book Appreciation Posts can be found on The Reading Corner.) As the crippled second son of a ruthless warrior-king, Yarvi never imagined he’d become the ruler of his people. He could never earn their respect and loyalty in battle—not when he could barely hold the weapons of war that the line of kings carried.…
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A Review of A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is a dark twist on the Goose Girl tale and totally worth a read. It features relatable protagonists who lack magical powers but use their wit and kindness to survive against a cruel antagonist. The book is both gripping and a great reminder about the power of…
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A Review of Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
If you’re curious about the answer to the question, “Why trap an enchanted, slumbering princess within a thorny, bramble-filled hedge?” Well, you might just have to pick up Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher and give it a read.
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A Review of The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin
(Other Book Appreciation Posts can be found on The Reading Corner) I’m more familiar with Ms. Le Guin’s young adult stories set in the fantastical world of Earthsea. (The complete cycle is on my TBR list, and I hope to check a few of those books off this year.) The Beginning Place isn’t a children’s…
