***This book was reviewed for Quarto Publishing via Netgalley This nifty little read by Paul Beck is a (very) brief introduction to objects in our universe. The first several pages look at the planets of our solar system, and some of the more familiar moons. Comets are briefly discussed, followed by six different nebulae, and […]
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Book Review: Age of Swords by Michael J Sullivan
**The book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Reviews Age of Swords is second in Michael J Sullivan’s Legends of the First Empire series. War continues to loom between Fhrey and Rhune. A vicious attack leaves those of Dahl Rhen without a home, and more determined than ever to shake free of […]
Book Review: Savage by Nicole Conway
***This book was reviewed via Chapter by Chapter Book Tours Savage, by Nicole Conway, is the first in a follow-up series to her awesome Dragonrider Chronicles. Reigh lives in two worlds, feeling out of place in both. He’s a human adopted by grey elves. As such, he ages different, and to make matters worse he […]
Book Review: Gate of Air by Resa Nelson
***This book was reviewed via XPresso Book Tours Gate of Air follows the Northlander seer Frayka, who has been tasked by the Northland gods to make a peace with the dragon gods of the Far East. Frayka has Far East blood, and sees portents, a fact that makes other Northlanders wary of her. Now she […]
Book Blitz: The Last Dragonrider by Erin Krystal
The Last Dragon Rider by Errin Krystal (The Wild Realms of VĂ©neanár, #1) Published by: The Wild Rose Press Publication date: August 9th 2017 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance Synopsis Trained as an elite warrior from childhood, the elven crown prince FlintathriĂ«l fights to bring a stop to a war that began before he was born. With the aid of his betrothed SairalindĂ«, […]
Cover Reveal: Gate of Air by Resa Nelson
Gate of Air by Resa Nelson (Dragon Gods, #1) Publication date: July 2017 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Synopsis Frayka must find and convince the dragon gods of the Far East to appease the gods of her Northland heritage. If she fails, her own Northlander gods will destroy all the mortals who once promised to worship them. The […]
Weekly Recap: May 28th- June 3rd
This week was a slower week than last. Being sick’ll do that to ya. Still, several books read, reviewed and posted/scheduled, and a rarity for me- a book I just gave up on, and didn’t finish. *Dreams of the Queen by Jacqueline Patricks, 4 ? *Solomon Bull by Clayton Lindemuth, 4 ? *Black Bead by […]
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling
I purchased this book for my own reading pleasure, with no expectations of a review Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first book in Rowling’s phenomenal Harry Potter series. This is the British version of the book, with the stone Flamel created properly called the Philosopher’s Stone. Why the American release had […]
Book Review: Age of Myths and Legends: Monsters by Terrell Hill
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review Hill’s The Age of Myths and Legends: Monsters is first in a series that looks at the myths of the First Americans. Myths are categorised into different types, such as those dealing with forest or water dwellers, night hunters, […]
Book Review: The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy edited by Eric J Silverman
This book was reviewed for the San Francisco and Seattle Book Reviews The Ultimate Game of Thrones and Philosophy is yet another offering in the wonderful pop culture and philosophyseries. This one focuses on GRR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series, and the HBO show Game of Thrones. There are seven sections, […]