Tag: fantasy
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Lexicon by Max Barry
Let me start by saying that this novel has one of the most striking beginnings I’ve read in a long time. It’s horrifying and intriguing and ... -
The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett
I was a little bit apprehensive going into The Desert Spear. I thoroughly enjoyed The Painted Man (book 1 of Brett’s Demon Cycle series), but I’ve heard quite a lot ... -
The Adamantine Palace by Stephen Deas
I was a little sceptical going into The Adamantine Palace, largely because it’s hard to believe that a fantasy series about dragons is capable of doing anything that ... -
Timebomb by Scott K. Andrews
Scott K. Andrews’ Timebomb is a fun, fast-paced time-travelling adventure. I must admit it was with some trepidation that I began reading part one of the Timebomb trilogy: I expected ... -
Malice by John Gwynne
J. P. ASHMAN SAYS . . . I don’t know where to start, since I’m worried I won’t do Malice or John Gwynne justice with my ... -
Among Thieves by Doug Hulick
The first instalment of the Tales of the Kin, Among Thieves is a strong, smart, entertaining debut novel. Set in a corrupt world built upon the destruction wrought by ... -
The Crimson Campaign by Brian McClellan
I’ve been looking forward to reading The Crimson Campaign for a long time. The first book in this series, Promise of Blood, ended on a HUGE cliffhanger, promising huge events ... -
The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
It’s difficult to talk about the second Discworld novel without comparing it to the first, which I recently re-read and which left me somewhat disappointed. It’s ... -
Tomorrow the Killing by Daniel Polansky
The Straight Razor Cure was a gritty and gripping introduction to the Low Town series. Tomorrow the Killing is even more impressive than its predecessor; it is dark and ... -
The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett
I bought and read this book on holiday years ago. I’ve since bought both the published sequels in the Demon Cycle, The Desert Spear and The Daylight War, but somehow ...
