Tag: Heroic
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RAVENCRY by Ed McDonald (Book Review)
The Good: Compelling characters (and creatures!), plot twists aplenty, and a return to one of the most nightmarish landscapes in fantasy, this time cranked up on ... -
Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
Alicia Wanstall-Burke’s debut Blood of Heirs has been haunting mentions in my social media for a while now. Alicia has shared some of the highs and ... -
Aching God by Mike Shel
Just to get this out of the way: I loved this book! Aching God is an exciting and atmospheric fantasy tale with strong tabletop RPG roots—which makes ... -
Servant of Rage by A.Z. Anthony
Servant of Rage by A.Z. Anthony is the first book in the Bloodrage trilogy, a dark fantasy story following the journey of a young bounty hunter ... -
A Time of Dread by John Gwynne
When I received the offer of an ARC of this book, I pretty much jumped at the chance (and counted myself very fortunate to have somehow ... -
Swords of Good Men by Snorri Kristjansson
I’ve had my eye on this book for a while, and finally decided to buy it whilst I was in York (or ‘Jorvik’!) for the weekend. ... -
Waylander III: Hero in the Shadows by David Gemmell
David Gemmell’s ‘Hero In The Shadows’ is the final tale featuring Waylander, a key figure in the Drenai saga. Sequel to ‘Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf’, ... -
Waylander II: In the Realm of the Wolf by David Gemmell
The Good: Waylander (yes, he is a ‘pro’ in his own right); solid, simple plot that is highly engaging and enjoyable; doesn’t lead the reader by the ... -
Winter Warriors by David Gemmell
Winter Warriors is yet another fantastic example of Gemmell’s fireside myth-mongering. It’s a legend, a myth, something written with such realisation that you believe every word. You ... -
Waylander by David Gemmell
The Good: strong characters (and not just the titular Waylander), solid but simple plot, allowing for the reader to judge the action(s) without being led by the ...
