Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa – Book Review

Son of the Storm by Suyi Davies Okungbowa is the first book in the Nameless Republic series. The novel takes inspiration from African culture and gives a fresh and exciting take on the fantasy genre. Some of my all-time favourite fantasy novels have been inspired by African culture. Books like Black Leopard Red Wolf, Children

The Two Faced Queen (#2 The Legacy of the Mercenary King) by Nick Martell

“Living in Hollow had taught me to fundamental truths. The first was that history was fickle and could be rewritten and shaped by those in power. The other was that there was always another secret line below the surface, and that’s true for the truth I couldn’t let any mystery concerning the Heartbreaker go and

The Wolf of Oren Yaro by K.S. Villoso (#1 Bitch Queen Chronicles)

“None of it mattered. My duties were far from over. A wolf of Oren-yaro fights to make it right, down to the last breath. A wolf of Oren-yaro does not beg. A wolf of Oren-yaro suffers in silence” The Wolf of Oren Yaro by K.S. Villoso focuses on the character of Queen Talyien. It has

The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy #1) by John Gywnne – Book Review

“Why did you kill him, when he answered everything?” Mord pressed. “Because a cleaved head no longer plots,” Orka growled” The Shadow of the Gods by John Gywnne is a Norse inspired fantasy novel that focuses on three distinct characters. First we have Varg a thrall who having killed his master is now on the

The Bone Maker by Sarah Beth Durst – Book Review

The Bone Maker focuses on a group of hero’s who 25 years ago managed to save the world from an evil and inhumane bone magician called Eklor. Eklor mass murdererd many innocent people in order to complete his goals. Thankfully the team were able to stop him before i Since then the group has disbanded

Brother Red by Adrian Selby – Book Review

Brother Red by Adrian Selby was a thrilling, bloody, unforgiving, and emotional read. This was the first Adrian Selby novel I have read and most likely not the last. The story is told from the POV of Driwna Marghoster who is part of a guild known as “The Post”. Essentially, The Post are a guild

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Between the Earth and the Sky #1) – Book Review

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is a book I had wanted to read for a very long time. I was extremely intrigued as it was inspired by indigenous mythology and culture. I had read fantasy novels that focused on African mythology, but never had I read anything based on indigenous mythology. I was gripped right

The Last Lies of Ardor Benn (#3 The Kingdom of Grit Trilogy) by Tyler Whitesides – Book Review

It’s almost 2am as I write this review. I’ve just finished The Last Lies of Ardor Benn, the final book in the Kingdom of Grit Trilogy. What an absolute wonderful journey was and an even more wonderful conclusion to now one of my favourite series ever. I instantly fell in love with Ardor Benn, Raek,

Call of the Bone Ships (#2 Tide Child Trilogy) by R.J. Barker

“In turn he knew that whatever came, whatever happened, he would die before he let her down.” Call of the Book Ships by R.J. Barker is the second book in the Tide Child Trilogy. Now I’m not going to lie, having had mixed reviews about the first book I was nervous at how I would

Legacy of Steel (#2 Legacy Trilogy) by Matthew Ward – Book Review

“No woman is ever dead while shes spoken of. Her legacy abides while memory remains.” Legacy of Steel by Matthew Ward is the second book in the Legacy series. Having read the first book, Legacy of Ash last year I was super excited to see how the second book would unfold. The first book blew