Tag: High Fantasy

Review: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Review: Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Oh, boy. I’ve been looking forward to reading Truthwitch for […]

Review: Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan

Review: Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan

*cracks knuckles* Predictably it is 2 am when I start […]

Review: The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

Review: The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

I purchased my copy of The Orphan Queen with great […]

Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

There’s sabotage, scheming, and various twists enough for the bloodthirstiest and most action-hungry, and things end in a satisfying enough way to leave the future open to plenty of possibility without being too open-ended. None of it is truly new or unique (in comparison to the setting, anyway), with plenty of reliance on those familiar rehashings of the dangers of overconfidence, the importance of friends, and so on. But all of it (generally speaking) has been done before, right?

Review: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Review: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Snow Like Ashes ended up not being a Steph book.

Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas

It’s always intimidating to review a book so loaded by […]

Blog Tour + Giveaway: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Blog Tour + Giveaway: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Have you been having burning questions about Alina, Genya, Tamar, Zoya and Baghra? Have you been wondering what Leigh’s process was for creating this complex relationships? Good news! We corned Leigh in a dark alley and she shared these answers. Read on and then enter to win yourself the entire series!

Early Cuddles: The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Early Cuddles: The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

“I would marry this book, if I could.” Kiona reviews The Kiss of Deception by Mary E Pearson

Review: Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder

Review: Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder

Kat Kennedy reviews Taste of Darkness and explains why she couldn’t finish. Ie. Too many feels.

Review: A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin

Review: A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin

“A Dance with Dragons” is not perfect, but it is an excellent sequel nonetheless. It may be overlong. It may be overwritten. I simply cannot bring myself to care.

Review: Kinslayer by Jay Kristoff

Review: Kinslayer by Jay Kristoff

Kat Kennedy struggles to contain her rabid fangirl squealing in her review to the sequel of Stormdancer, Kinslayer.

Review: A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin

Review: A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin

Nonetheless, it’s clear that Martin’s less-than-best still proves for entertaining and emotionally tumultuous reading, and stands as another worthy installment in one of literature’s most complex epics.

Review: A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin

Review: A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin

“A Storm of Swords” is huge, heartbreaking, and nothing if not intense. Be prepared for tragedy, and a lot of it.

Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

Steph Sinclair decides to write letters to Darkling, Mal, Sturmhond and Leigh. Come and see what she thought!

In 10 Lines: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

In 10 Lines: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Welcome to In 10 Lines. Ever wanted to know what happens in a book, but couldn’t be assed reading it for yourself? Cuddlebuggery comes to the rescue with In 10 Lines. In 10 Lines we will tell you everything you need to know about the featured book so that you can cheerfully move on with your life, or choose to read it should your attention be piqued. So sit back, relax, and try not to clench as we proceed.

Today we’ll be reworking Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, one of Steph’s favourite and an amazing series. Fun, sexy, flirty and dangerous – this series generally causes people to rave generously in the direction of either Mal or Darling with incessant passion. So without further adieu, we present to you: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo in 10 Lines!

Review: Shadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriott

Review: Shadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriott

Kat Kennedy reads and fangirls over Zoe Marriott’s Shadows on the Moon. Come check out why.

Review: Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

Review: Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

Kat Kennedy reviews the second book in the Healer series. She fangirls over Avry, hates on Kerrick, and grumbles incessantly. Come check it out!

Review: Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder

Review: Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder

Kat Kennedy fairly gushes over Touch of Power, Maria V. Snyder’s first book in her Healer series. Come check out what all the fuss was about.

Review: Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

Review: Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff

Adrienne Fray reviews Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff and expresses her disappointment with a mystery that seemed to solve itself.

Falling Kingdoms Quest Blog Tour

Falling Kingdoms Quest Blog Tour

Today, we have the pleasure of being a stop on the Falling Kingdoms blog tour! Find the answer to today’s trivia question and enter for a chance to win a hardcover copy of Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes.

Review: Prophecy by Ellen Oh

Review: Prophecy by Ellen Oh

Stephanie Sinclair reviews Prophecy by Ellen Oh and is very sad to have not loved this book considering its fantastic premise. C’est la vie.

Review: A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin

Review: A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin

This is a piece of literature that, like its predecessor, requires a great deal of time and effort from its reader. Also like its predecessor, thankfully, it’s well worth the investment.

Review: A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Review: A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Somehow, Martin manages to take all of these pieces and make a cohesive whole. It all ties together wonderfully, and I’m at a loss as to how he manages to do it so well. Naturally, there are a lot of loose ends left after things draw to a close, yet it stands as a compliment to Martin’s storytelling ability that I wanted to pick up the sequel the moment that I finished the first installment.

Review: Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta

Review: Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta

Stephanie Sinclair takes a moment to marvel at complex characterization and master storytelling in her review of Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta.

Review: Quintana by Melina Marchetta

Review: Quintana by Melina Marchetta

Kat Kennedy raves, and raves and raves some more about Quintana. Come see what has her so excited – and prepare yourself. Marchetta fever is highly contagious.