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Review: Blood and Iron by Jon Sprunk

Blood and Iron is an engrossing novel of swords and sorcery. It’s tightly focused and complete, without a sprawling cast and endless appendix of subplots. That’s not to say Jon Sprunk tells a simple tale, he’s just managed to avoid the sinkhole of over-telling that sucks so much epic fantasy into the abyss. Horace, aContinueContinue reading “Review: Blood and Iron by Jon Sprunk”

Review: Valor of the Healer by Angela Highland

Valor of the Healer by Angela Highland is epic fantasy set in a robust world. I’d been looking for a book like this for a while and once I started reading, I found it difficult to stop. The three main characters had distinct voices and each called to me to finish their story. Of course,ContinueContinue reading “Review: Valor of the Healer by Angela Highland”

Review: The Herald (The Sundering, Book VI) by Ed Greenwood

This is it; we’re at the end of a long road. We are at ‘The Sundering’. Set during the Era of Upheaval, ‘The Sundering’ is a multi-author event chronicling the adventures of Faerûn’s heroes, from those just Chosen to some of the Realms most enduring characters. The Herald, by Ed Greenwood, rounds out the seriesContinueContinue reading “Review: The Herald (The Sundering, Book VI) by Ed Greenwood”

Review: The Reaver (The Sundering, Book IV)

‘The Reaver’ by Richard Lee Byers is book four in the multi-author event, ‘The Sundering’. Set during the Era of Upheaval, each novel tells a smaller story, which often include beloved characters and some of Faerûn’s iconic heroes. ‘The Reaver’ takes us to the Sea of Fallen Stars where a small boy is trying to beContinueContinue reading “Review: The Reaver (The Sundering, Book IV)”

Review: Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)

Malice by John Gwynne. I’m a sucker for the chosen one/coming of age type story, particularly in a fantasy setting. I’ve read two dozen or more, probably many more, but am always on the lookout for a new hero to faithfully follow. Malice, by John Gwynne, introduces several possibilities. The obvious candidate is the youngContinueContinue reading “Review: Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)”