Pigeonwings by Heide Goody & Iain Grant
Please note Pigeonwings is a direct sequel to the events in Clovenhoof. I would advise reading book one before losing yourself in the chaotic nonsense that is book two. Oh, and this review might...
View ArticleThe Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
It’s about high time we had a guest review so here’s one right now. Something a bit different today though, Mr Sam Strong has pricked up his ears and has taken a listen to an audio book. A killer is on...
View ArticleFashion Beast by Alan Moore
Fashion Beast follows Doll Seguin, a sassy coat-checker who escapes into the carefree lifestyle of fashion, music and decadence while the world outside fears an oncoming nuclear war. It’s a re-telling...
View ArticleSaxon’s Bane by Geoffrey Gudgion
Fergus’s world changes forever the day his car crashes near the remote village of Allingley. Traumatised by his near-death experience, he stays to work at the local stables as he recovers from his...
View ArticleHappy Hour in Hell by Tad Williams
Bobby Dollar has a problem or four of epic proportions. Problem one: his best friend Sam has given him an angel’s feather that also happens to be evidence of an unholy pact between Bobby’s employers...
View ArticleThe Polaris Whisper by Kenneth Gregory
Niclaus has just one aim in life – to win the Trial of Endurance to become the next leader of his village. The Trial is not without risks, and many have perished trying to complete it. But little does...
View ArticleThe Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
Sometimes when I write a review I mention at the beginning the word “spoilers”. Guess what? This is the third book in an on-going series. If you haven’t read books one and two, I can 100% guarantee the...
View ArticleEcko Burning by Danie Ware
Ecko Burning is a direct sequel to Ecko Rising. Beware! If you haven’t read the first book this review may contain potential spoilers. Just sayin. The Bard is gone, and with him Ecko’s only possible...
View Article20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill
In the run up to the convention we’re attending this week my better half @MadNad has indulged her latest passion… some fella called Joe Hill. Imogene is young, beautiful, kisses like a movie star, and...
View ArticleBeauty by Sarah Pinborough
It’s that MadNad person again. This time she is casting her beady eye over Sarah Pinborough’s latest. Beauty is a beautifully illustrated retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story which takes all the...
View ArticleRed Country by Joe Abercrombie
They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is following. Shy South hoped to bury her bloody past and ride away smiling, but she’ll have to sharpen up some bad old ways to...
View ArticleThe Language of Dying by Sarah Pinborough
The eagle-eyed amongst you will have probably noticed that I’ve reviewed The Language of Dying before. I read the PS Publishing edition and utterly adored it. The novella is being re-released by Jo...
View ArticleThe Cormorant by Chuck Wendig
Please note The Cormorant is the third book in an on-going series. It’s entirely possible that this review may contain the odd spoiler or two. See I warned ya! Now I don’t expect any moaning if you...
View ArticleThe Iron Wolves by Andy Remic
Thirty years ago, the Iron Wolves held back mud-orc hordes at the Pass of Splintered Bones, an led a brutal charge that saw the sorcerer Morkagoth slain. Now, a new terror stalks the realm. Orlana the...
View ArticleThe Copper Promise by Jen Williams
There are some far-fetched rumours about the caverns beneath the Citadel: some say the mages left their most dangerous secrets hidden there; others, that great riches are hidden there; even that gods...
View ArticleThe Book of the Crowman by Joseph D’Lacey
The Book of The Crowman is a direct sequel to Black Feathers. I strongly urge you to read Black Feathers first, honest, I’m not kidding you know. There is also a good chance that this review may...
View ArticleBanished by Liz de Jager
Kit is proud to be a Blackhart, now she’s living with her unorthodox cousins and sharing their strange lives. Especially since their home-schooling includes spells, fighting enemy fae and using ancient...
View ArticleThe Gospel of Loki by Joanne Harris
Loki, that’s me. Loki, the Light-bringer, the misunderstood. The elusive, the handsome and modest hero of this particular tissue of lies. Take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s at least as true as the...
View ArticleA Storm of Swords Part 2: Blood and Gold by George R R Martin
There’s just no way of getting around it. This is the fourth (second half of book three?) book in an on-going series and there will likely be something akin to mild spoilers beyond this point. At least...
View ArticleThe Boy with the Porcelain Blade by Den Patrick
Lucien de Fontein has grown up different. One of the mysterious and misshapen Orfano who appear around the Kingdom of Landfall, he is a talented fighter yet constantly lonely, tormented by his...
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