The Companions by R.A. Salvatore The Companions, by R.A. Salvatore, is the first book in a new series from Forgotten Realms called The Sundering. Each book is penned by a different author and will explore the events of the Sundering from various points of view. Salvatore’s entry continues the story of Drizzt Do’Urden and theContinueContinue reading “Review: The Companions: The Sundering, Book I”
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Review: Conservation of Shadows
Conservation of Shadows by Yoon Ha Lee Conservation of Shadows is a collection of short stories by Yoon Ha Lee. Like shadows, many of the stories are furtive in nature, requiring the reader to chase them from page to page. No two stories are alike. The point of view and tense often change, but thereContinueContinue reading “Review: Conservation of Shadows”
Review: The Last Wish
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski Geralt of Rivia is a witcher—acquired (stolen?) as a child and subjected to a form of mutation. Witchers are fed toxins and undergo rituals. The survivors develop immunity to the toxins and gain certain abilities as a result. They are designed for a single purpose—the hunt and slaughter ofContinueContinue reading “Review: The Last Wish”
Story: The Hope Chest
Without truly knowing Siorus Cadigan’s history, this story might not carry the same impact for the casual reader. Still, it is one of my favourites and a defining moment in his life. In reading it over, I think it details more of his ‘story’ than most of what I write for him. Siorus is aContinueContinue reading “Story: The Hope Chest”
Review: The Killing Moon
The Killing Moon (Dreamblood) by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin is a touching coming of age story embedded in a novel of magic, power and political intrigue. Ehiru is a gatherer, a priest of Hananja who collects dreamblood from the dying. This practice serves two purposes.ContinueContinue reading “Review: The Killing Moon”
Kelly Jensen 