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Reviews

The Crew

The Crew by Sadir S. Samir

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on December 1, 2022


Fate's Long Shadow

Fate's Long Shadow by Marcela Carbo

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on November 23, 2022


Our Bloody Pearl

Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story
Content Warnings: disability; gore

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Reviewed on November 11, 2022


The Beast Hunters

The Beast Hunters by Christer Lende

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on November 3, 2022


Wings of the Storm (The Dunes of Aelaron: Book One)

Wings of the Storm (The Dunes of Aelaron: Book One) by Aaron Bunce, Christopher Guhl

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on October 24, 2022


EXODUS 20:3

EXODUS 20:3 by FreydĂ­s Moon

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on October 15, 2022


The Hidden King (The Coming of Áed #1)

The Hidden King (The Coming of Áed #1) by E.G. Radcliff

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story
Content Warnings: torture scene; allusions to rape

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Reviewed on October 13, 2022


The Rarkyn's Familiar

The Rarkyn's Familiar by Nikky Lee

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on October 12, 2022


Wyrd Gods

Wyrd Gods by Susana ImaginĂĄrio

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on October 10, 2022


Ascendant (Songs of Chaos #1)

Ascendant (Songs of Chaos #1) by Michael R. Miller

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on October 8, 2022


The Assassin of Grins and Secrets

The Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E.Andrews

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on October 6, 2022


Prey of the Huntress

Prey of the Huntress by E. M. Kkoulla

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on October 5, 2022


The Seventh Cadence

The Seventh Cadence by Jim Wilbourne

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on October 1, 2022


A Handful of Souls

A Handful of Souls by Stephen Rice

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on September 27, 2022


A Bitter Drink

A Bitter Drink by Azalea Forrest

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Unrelated to the story

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Reviewed on September 22, 2022


Goodbye to the Sun

Goodbye to the Sun by Jonathan Nevair

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on September 20, 2022


Starbinder: An Eye of Eternity Novella (The Eye of Eternity)

Starbinder: An Eye of Eternity Novella (The Eye of Eternity) by Mark Timmony

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on September 18, 2022


Duckett & Dyer: Dicks For Hire

Duckett & Dyer: Dicks For Hire by G.M. Nair

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on September 17, 2022


The Sword of Mercy and Wrath

The Sword of Mercy and Wrath by N.C. Koussis

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Unbalanced
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on September 15, 2022


No Land For Heroes

No Land For Heroes by Cal Black

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on September 13, 2022


Of Water and Dance

Of Water and Dance by Leslie Griffin

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on September 11, 2022


Bonds of Promise

Bonds of Promise by Andrew D. Meredith

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on September 9, 2022


The Copper Assassin (Tales of Wyverna, #1)

The Copper Assassin (Tales of Wyverna, #1) by Madolyn Rogers

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Minimalistic
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Didn’t feel much
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on September 8, 2022


Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons

Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olson

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on September 6, 2022


Sordaneon (The Triempery Revelations Book 1)

Sordaneon (The Triempery Revelations Book 1) by L.L Stephens

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

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Reviewed on September 5, 2022


The Skin (Black Hind's Wake Book 1)

The Skin (Black Hind's Wake Book 1) by J.E. Hannaford

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Ambiguous
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on September 1, 2022


The Swordsman's Lament (The Royal Champion Book 1)

The Swordsman's Lament (The Royal Champion Book 1) by G.M. White

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on August 31, 2022


Wrath of Olympus: Ships of Britannia

Wrath of Olympus: Ships of Britannia by E. M. Kkoulla

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: Did some research after reading
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on August 29, 2022


Fortune's Fool (Eterean Empire #1)

Fortune's Fool (Eterean Empire #1) by Angela Boord

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on August 27, 2022


Tales of Lunis Aquaria

Tales of Lunis Aquaria by Tessa Hastjarjanto

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on August 25, 2022


A Company of Adventurers

A Company of Adventurers by Rune S. Nielsen

Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Roles are clear
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: Focus on the story solely
Cover: Adequately represents the story

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Reviewed on August 24, 2022



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