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Reviews

The Fall

The Fall by Ryan Cahill

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: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

An emotional, Sentinel-armor-enhanced kick to the gut… The Fall is black velvet, highlighting the diamond that Cahill is crafting in The Bound and the Broken.

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Of Blood and Fire

Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill

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: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

Cahill has managed to mix the perfect blend of classic heroic fantasy with brutal, no-holds-barred violence that is elevated to ethereal heights on dragon wing.

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Stone & Sky

Stone & Sky by Z.S. Diamanti

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: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

Stone & Sky is the perfect start to a lighthearted, epic fantasy series that is brimming with wholesome fellowships, fun adventures, and hopeful heroes.

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Last Stand of the Stone Fist

Last Stand of the Stone Fist by MIchael R. Miller

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: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

Last Stand of the Stone Fist is an action-packed expose of the genesis of Brode, with all the heart & emotional impact we can expect from a master like Miller.

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A Prophecy Unsung

A Prophecy Unsung by Adam R. Bishop

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: Adequately represents the story

A Prophecy Unsung yanks you into its complex narrative with layered, intricate worldbuilding while wrapping you in the embrace of classic fantasy nostalgia.

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Echoes of Destiny

Echoes of Destiny by Ericka Evren

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

Echoes of Destiny is a strong sequel to Mission of the Ro'arck. This story expands on all that was good in the first book and elevates it to another level! Her ability to weave mystery and intrigue into her world building makes me excited to continue reading her series.

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Mission of the Ro'arck

Mission of the Ro'arck by Ericka Evren

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Mostly clear
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Adequately represents the story

Mission of the Ro'arck is a short book, clocking in around 200 pages. The pace is lightning fast, which serves to keep the story fresh and enjoyable. Ericka stuck her landing with an emotional, no-holds bar, brutal ending that left me excited for more.

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Child of the Night Guild

Child of the Night Guild by Andy Peloquin

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: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

Plain and simple, if you're looking for a dark, bloody, coming-of-age assassin book, you've just found it. Put down what you're doing and get on the Peloquin train!

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The Peace of Freysdal

The Peace of Freysdal by Michael Richards

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

Richards throws you immediately into the complex, rich world of Thadren with an action packed story of intrigue and discovery, with a hard magic system a la Sanderson. A very solid debut novel from Richards that has left me excited to read the next Light-Twister novel!

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The Forsaken Planet

The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Balanced
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

A tour de force debut novel! Bryan uniquely weaves together the beginnings of a sprawling space opera with a fantasy core that works surprisingly well. The Forsaken Planet is a fantastic combination of Ender's Game and the Wheel of Time.

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The Elements of Time: The Winds of Change

The Elements of Time: The Winds of Change by Sam Paisley

Worldbuilding: Aided the story
Plot: Straightforward
Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Didn’t want to put the book down
Emotional Response: Engaging
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well

Paisley has the confidence of a seasoned author and takes us through the nitty-gritty development of the characters which allows for a wonderful emotional payoff in the concluding scenes of this book.

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Ascendant (Songs of Chaos #1)

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

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: Did some research after reading
Cover: Matches the story well

This story sucked me in immediately and never let go. Miller has masterfully crafted a beautiful, heart wrenching entry into an epic dragon rider story with enough heart to transform it into a modern-day classic to rival any proceeding dragon rider story.

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The Son of the Prophets

The Son of the Prophets by Bryan Wilson

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: Matches the story well

The Son of the Prophets is a heart-pounding, exhilarating continuation of a sweeping space opera with the detailed worldbuilding and scope necessary to become a must-read for lovers of fantasy and science fiction.

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A Sea of Cinders

A Sea of Cinders by Adam R. Bishop

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

Bishop brings the brutality of modern grimdark fantasy to what is, at its heart, a heroic tale of good vs evil, love over prejudice. There are scenes from this book that have written themselves into my heart and I am confident I will still be reflecting on them in the months ah

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