By: T.L. HuchuGenre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Publisher: Macmillan-TOR/Forge Fifteen-year-old Ropa Moyo, everyone’s favorite ghost talker, is back with a new adventure in Our Lady of Mystery Ailments; Edinburgh Night Book 2. What exactly is Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments? It is a special hospital that treats all kinds of illnesses that befall those in the magical […]
By: David Dalglish Genre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Orbit/Hachette Book Group I think we can all admit that there are times when we are drawn to a book solely because of its cover, despite the old adage, “Never judge a book by its cover”. I ignored that upon seeing the cover of The Bladed Faith, with its […]
By: Richard Swan Genre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Orbit Books The Justice of Kings, by Richard Swan, is an epic fantasy that is a cross between Law and Order meets Aragorn. This brilliant debut fantasy novel is a non-stop, action-packed novel filled with law, meting out of justice, and battle scenes that rival the best in fantasy. […]
By: Daniel Abraham Genre: Epic Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Books The Age of Ash, by Daniel Abraham, is an epic fantasy centered around the beautiful city of Kithamar. It is an unusual city, forged together from warring races and kingdoms who buried their hatred, came together and now live as one people. Remnants of the old […]
By: Kate Elliot Genre: FantasyPublisher: Macmillan-Tor/Forge Servant Mage, by Kate Elliott, is an enjoyable fantasy. In a 200 page novella it has all the elements of a fantasy novel. The magic system was fairly unique, as well as who can wield what type of magic. There are the typical elements: fire, earth, water, air, and […]
By: Sue Lynn TanGenre: FantasyPublisher: Harper Voyager Publishing Daughter of the Moon Goddess is Sue Lynn Tan’s stunningly beautiful debut fantasy novel. Chang’e, the Moon Goddess, is hiding her daughter, Xingyin, from the Celestial Emperor and Empress. If she is found, Chang’e fears for her daughter’s safety. When Xingyin comes to an age where her […]
By: Andrea StewartGenre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Orbit/Hatchett Book Group The Bone Shard Emperor continues the adventures of the main protagonists from the Bone Shard Daughter and picks up the actions where the first novel left off. This second novel in the Drowning Empire series is as excellent as the first with page-turning excitement from beginning to […]
By: Melanie ReesPublisher: Hague PublishingGenre: YA Fantasy Content Warning: Suicide Petrichor is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. Petrichor is a beautiful book that packs in fantasy, family relationships, love, and loss. It has been years since it has rained and Clayton, a young boy, and his family are trying to make ends […]
By: Ryka Aoki Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Macmillan-TOR Forge CONTENT WARNING: Child abuse; sexual assault (mentioned); sexual situations; strong language I must say that after reading Ryka Aoki’s Light from Uncommon Stars, it was one of the most unusual science fiction books I have ever read. Ms. Aoki manages to string together a deal with […]
By: M. J. Kuhn Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Saga Press With a strong female protagonist, Ryia Cautella, Among Thieves is a unique and fantastic debut fantasy novel by M.J. Kuhn. The action starts from page one and doesn’t let up until the last page. The story takes place in Carrowick, a part of Thamorr. Each part […]