The Hand of the Sun King by J.T. Greathouse

The Hand of the Sun King by J.T. Greathouse is the first book in the Pact and Pattern series. The novel follows the character of Wen Adler aka Foolish Cur. Wen has been born to a family on both sides of the fence. His father is is a loyalist of the empire, whereas his mother’s

Sistersong by Lucy Holland – Book Review

Inspired by British folklore and the “Twa Sisters” ballad, Sistersong tells the tale of sisters Keyne, Riva and Sinne. They are the daughters of King Cador and Queen Enica who are having to pick up the pieces in their land of Dunbriga after the Romans left Brittain due to invading Saxons, and tribes who are

The Pariah by Anthony Ryan (#1 The Covenant of Steel)

 “I am a pariah to be shunned by churl and noble alike. this land and his people have no use for me safe to earn an ugly death and and an unmarked grave fighting their wars” The Pariah by Anthony Ryan is the first book in the Covenant of Steel series. Having been left in

The Hod King by Josiah Bancroft (#3 The Books of Babel) – Book Review

Continuing on from where The Arm of the Sphinx left off, having made acquaintances with the mysterious figure known as the Sphinx. The Sphinx has given Senlin, Iren Voleta, and Edith have been given individual tasks to complete. Firstly, Senlin is sent by the Sphinx to conduct an investigation in the ringdom called Pelphia. The

Flowers from the Sea by Zin E Rocklyn

Flowers of the Sea is the debut novel by Zin E. Rocklyn. It tells the story of a pregnant girl called Iraxi who along with survivors on a flooded kingdom are travelling on an ark. Having not seen land for many years, resources on the ark are now dwindling and monsters surround the boat. Iraxi

Jade War by Fonda Lee (#2 The Greenbone Saga)

Jade War is the sequel to the spectacular Jade City. The Kaul family are still locked in a triangle choke as they attempt to seize control over the supply of jade and the capital city of Kekon. Having been pushed into leadership as a result of what happened in the first book , Hilo is

The Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft – Book Review

The Arm of the Sphinx continues on from where we left off in Senlin Ascends. Having managed to escape on the “Stone Cold” Airship and forced into piracy, Senlin has and his crew are finding it very difficult to get by on board the ship that they stole in order to save Senlin’s wife Marya.

Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft (#1 The Books of Babel)

Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft can go down as one of the best fantasy reads I have ever read. I am honestly lost for words at how phenomenal this book was and wish I had read it sooner! Josiah Bancroft has created a world and a character in Thomas Senlin that will linger in your

Jade City by Fonda Lee – Book Review –

Jade City by Fonda Lee focuses on the Kaul family aka The No Peak Clan of Kekon. The Kaul’s have been tussling for control over Kekon for centuries. They face stiff competition from the Ayt family who live in the mountains. One thing that both of these groups have in common is their pursuit to

The Broken God by Gareth Hanrahan (#3 The Black Iron Legacy)

Synopsis Amid the events of The Shadow Saint(#2), Carillon Thay aka Cari aka The Saint of Knives has left the city of Guerdon in the hopes to travelling the legendary land of Khebesh. Khebesh is a city famed for its mages and their luck of not being affected by Gods War. Khebesh holds the key