Five years have past since the dramatic conclusion to Brian’s previous series The Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne. Annur is … More
Author: Blaise Ancona
I am a die hard SFF reader! Beta-reader for 3 published fantasy authors and very active participant on Goodreads, netgalley, reddit, and twitter book world. This blog is a way to give back to the community that has provided me so much joy and escapism into other worlds!
The Hand of the Sun King by J.T. Greenhouse Pact and Pattern #1
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This … More
The Sea Watch by Adrian Tchaikovsky Shadows of the Apt #6
A shadow is falling on the city of Collegium and Stenwold Maker is left to pickup the pieces and prepare. … More
Lamentation by Ken Scholes Psalms of Isaak #1
This is a story I have had the pleasure of reading a few years ago and it sits squarely in … More
Grand Conspiracy by Janny Wurts Wars of Light and Shadow #5
I have reached the half way point in this epic saga written by Janny Wurts. Grand Conspiracy is the start … More
The Scarab Path by Adrian Tchaikovsky Shadows of the Apt #5
The war between the Wasp Empire and the Collegium has ended in a stalemate with victims on both sides of … More
Citadel of Fire by Matthew Wolf Book #2 of the Ronin Saga
We return to the dangerous lands of Farhaven where ancient evil is returning but also the best warriors to defeat … More
Sundered Souls by Tim Hardie The Brotherhood of the Eagle #2
Rothgar has joined forces with the Brotherhood of the Eagle following the loss of his home to the invasion of … More
The Sacred Band By David Anthony Durham Book 3 in The Acacia Trilogy
We have reached the finale volume in the underrated Acacia Trilogy by David Anthony Durham. What started out as a … More
Fugitive Prince by Janny Wurts The Wars of Light and Shadow #4
We have reached Arc III of The Wars of Light and Shadow series also know as the Alliance of Light … More
Assassin by Andy Peloquin (Darkblade #1)
We find ourselves in the ancient city of Voramis. Every citizen knows the stories of the Hunter, a relentless, immortal … More
Scourge of the Betrayer by Jeff Salyards Bloodsounder’s Arc Book 1
Upon completion of The Black Company’s 10 book series as well as the published works of Patrick Rothfuss, I found … More
Knife Sworn by Mazarkis Williams Tower and Knife Trilogy #2
We return to the Cerani Empire and the isolate prince Sarmin now sits on the Petal Throne as Emperor. Sarmin … More
ARC Review – Blacklight Born by Alexander Darwin Book 3 of the Combat Codes Saga
We have reached the concluding volume of the Combat Code series and it packs one final punch with an epic … More
Twelve by Jasper Kent The Danilov Quintet #1
The war of 1812 between France and Russia will forever be known in history as a bloodbath between two of … More
Warhost of Vastmark by Janny Wurts The Wars of Light and Shadow #3
Prince Lysaer, having been made a fool on at Merior, is out for revenge against his half-brother and the shadow … More
Imager by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. Imager Portfolio #1
It was many years ago that I first discovered the wonderful works of L.E. Modesitt, Jr. and learned how much … More
Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
Guy Gavriel Kay is a Canadian fantasy writer whose works are known to have settings that resemble real places during … More
The Ships of Merior by Janny Wurts The Wars of Light and Shadow #2
We return to the land of Athera with our two princes Arithon and Lysaer as bitter enemies. 5 years have … More
The Wolf by Leo Carew (Under The Northern Sky #1)
Way back in 2018, during the peak of the Game of Thrones madness I found myself needing to find an … More
Queen of Swords by R.S. Belcher Golgotha Series Book #3
R.S. Belcher has done something a bit unconventional in his third installment of the Golgotha series. Instead of following the … More
#CoverReveal – Mirror in Time
I am excited to be hosting this cover reveal (as well as further details) for D. Ellis Overttun’s latest novel! … More
Sidewinders by Robert V.S. Redick Book Two of the Fire Sacraments
I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Sidewinders is the highly anticipated sequel in … More
Grievar’s Blood by Alexander Darwin Book 2 of The Combat Codes Saga
Alexander Darwin decides to change his approach up when writing the highly anticipated sequel in his martial arts trilogy. Instead … More
Herald of the Storm by R. S Ford Steelhaven #1
Welcome to Steelhaven, the city of strength and prosperity on the south cost of the kingdom. King Cael has united … More
The Dread Wyrm by Miles Cameron Book 3 in The Traitor Son Cycle
The wild has gathered its forces and the mastermind behind the game has been revealed (if only in name). The … More
The Path of Anger by Antoine Rouaud The Book and the Sword #1
Are you watching closely? For those of you unfamiliarly with this quote, it is from one of my favorite movies … More
Unholy War by David Hair Book 3 of the Moontide Quartet
We have reached the penultimate book in the Moontide Quartet and it is a complete gamechanger. The third crusade has … More
The Curse of the Mistwraith by Janny Wurts The Wars of Light and Shadow #1
Janny Wurts has created something I have seen very few authors do in the fantasy genre and I am in … More
A Veil of Spears by Bradley P. Beaulieu Book 3 of The Song of the Shattered Sands
Coming into part three of a six book epic, my expectations were already set sky high for what the author … More
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