The Kingdom of Liars by Mick Martell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of The Kingdom of Liars in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist The Kingdom of Liars introduces readers to a complex and expansive fantasy world, but its execution leaves room for both admiration and constructive critique. The novel, while promising, presents challenges that may impact the overall reading experience. The Details The protagonist is a multifaceted character with a compelling journey that intertwines personal secrets with larger mysteries. Martell’s narrative skill is evident, especially in the exploration of…
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A Far Wilder Magic
A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft My rating: 2 of 5 stars Thank you to the publisher, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of A Far Wilder Magic in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Gist This is the second book I have read that decided to throw historical fiction and modern day elements together without any thought of how that could affect the reader. Like me. I swear, I felt my brain get all hot as I was trying to figure out when this story is suppose to take place. Seriously, my desire to shout “When are we?” followed…
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Tarnished Empire (Dark Shores, #0.5)
Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Gist After finishing Dark Skies I was in need of my next Dark Shores fix. How delighted was I when I found out that Tarnished Empire not only provided a closer look at Marcus’ character, but also happened to be a full-length novel and not just a novella. Hot dog!! The Details I appreciated the chance to get familiar with Marcus and some of his friends/legion brothers before the start of the main story. It provided much depth to his and the other characters and explains some of his choices. I was totally smitten with Agrippa, couldn’t…