Review: The City of Dreaming Books I’ve previously read Walter Moers’ The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear and Rumo & His Miraculous Adventures which are set in the fantasy world of Zamonia. Each book doesn’t just offer a bizarre journey but a plethora of fantastic illustrations as well. Moers’ The City of Dreaming Books is [...]
Review: Infinite Sacrifice I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading L.E. Waters’ Infinite Sacrifice, the first in the Infinite series. The synopsis seemed intriguing enough with the promise of a trip through some of my favourite parts of history but how vivid would these moments be? The novel begins with the spirit [...]
Review: Anchihiiroo – Origin of an Antihero (Toonopolis Shorts, #1) In Toonopolis: Gemini we were introduced to many characters fleetingly and in such circumstances the hope is often – with a good character at least – that you will get to know a little more. Here is an ideal opportunity with Anchihiiroo – Origin of an [...]
[sws_blue_box box_size="575"]About the book Magnus Opum - Jonathan Gould Source: I received a copy in exchange for my fair and honest review A story about a little person in a very big world. Magnus Mandalora never thought he would leave the safe confines of the small homely village of Lower Kertoob. He certainly never expected to [...]
[sws_blue_box box_size="575"]About the book The Sable City (Book One of the Norothian Cycle) - M. Edward McNally Source: I received a review copy in exchange for my fair and honest review Tilda Lanai has trained for years to take her place among the Guilders of the Miilark Islands, but now the Trade House she is to [...]
Cleanse Fire: The Kinir Elite Chronicles (2011) You can’t beat the presence of elves in a fantasy world, can you? The pointy eared race has been prevalent throughout fantasy and myths and with Cleanse Fire: The Kinir Elite Chronicles we have the privilege of their company once more. The first instalment in a series of [...]
Review: Eragon – Christopher Paolini Eragon is one of the many novels I have wanted to read for a long time but never got round to. At home, Mrs B and I have many bookshelves filled with unread books but very slowly I’m starting to work my way through the intimidating pile. As a writer [...]
