The fate of the world is in the hands of detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby and his intrepid assistant, Abigail Rook. An evil king is turning ancient tensions into modern strife, using a blend of magic and technology to push Earth and the Otherworld into a mortal competition. Jackaby and Abigail are caught…
Read More from: http://candidceillie.com/review-the-dire-king-by-william-ritter/Review – Searching for Arthur (Return to Camelot )
I actually finished this book back at the start of August (I may have finished all three books in the space of 2 days) but because I had a bit of a book hangover I left it a while before reviewing. Let me just start off by saying that I am a huge lover of
Read More from: https://britishbookblogger.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/review-searching-for-arthur-return-to-camelot-1/Review – The Fire of Merlin (Return to Camelot )
The Fire of Merlin is the second book where Arthur comes back. He has saved Camelot and returned back to his own time with his sister Natasha (who had to leave her beloved Sir Bevidere behind to go back home) and his girlfriend ‘Slurpy’ Samantha. After their disappearance from their home in Wales, they ended
Read More from: https://britishbookblogger.wordpress.com/2017/08/21/review-the-fire-of-merlin-return-to-camelot-2/Review – The Prince and the Dresssmaker
I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review. The first thing I can say is that the illustrations in The Prince and the Dressmaker were absolutely lovely. They colouring wasn’t too bright and loud but neither was it too dark and dull, it was simply perfect. I also really did adore the story, it
Read More from: https://britishbookblogger.wordpress.com/2017/08/22/review-the-prince-and-the-dresssmaker/Dancing Lights
Dancing Lights is a story that might appeal to Literary Fiction readers, but also those who like folktales or fairytales.
Read More from: http://bookangel.co.uk/review/dancing-lights/Fairytale – Mouse and Mouser
this is a short, script, format ebook to read with children or to them, rather than a book for them to read themselves
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This is a good tense thriller, and it kept me reading to the end
Read More from: http://bookangel.co.uk/review/murder-mountain/Darien by C. F. Iggulden (Book Review)
Sent to me by Penguin Michael Joseph in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: 13/07/17 Publisher: Penguin Michael Joseph ISBN: 978-0718186463 Format: Hardback, 352pp Genre: Epic Fantasy Rating: 5/5 Summed up in a word: Relentless First Impressions I haven’t had the opportunity to read a Conn Iggulden novel before but when I saw Darien……
Read More from: https://alwaystrustinbooks.wordpress.com/2017/08/17/darien-by-c-f-iggulden-book-review-michaeljbooks-epic-fantasy-trilogy/A History Of Heavy Metal by Andrew O’Neill (Book Review)
Sent to me by Headline in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: 13/07/17 Publisher: Headline ISBN: 978-1472241443 Format: Paperback, 320pp Genre: Non-Fiction Rating: 4.5/5 Summed up in a word: Evolution First Impressions I was ecstatic when I saw this up for review on Bookbridgr. I am a huge fan of O’Neill’s, his live shows are phenomenal (I……
Read More from: https://alwaystrustinbooks.wordpress.com/2017/08/22/a-history-of-heavy-metal-by-andrew-oneill-book-review-destructo9000-headlinepg-loud-heavymetal-bookreview/Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski (Book Review)
Sent to me by Orenda Books in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: 15/03/17 Publisher: Orenda Books ISBN: 978-1910633625 Format: Paperback, 225pp Genre: Thriller/Mystery Rating: 5/5 Summed up in a word: Catharsis First Impressions I have been seeing Six Stories everywhere! And for good reason 😀 When Karen at Orenda Books kindly sent me a copy for review……
Read More from: https://alwaystrustinbooks.wordpress.com/2017/08/23/six-stories-by-matt-wesolowski-book-review-orendabooks-concretekraken-thriller-mystery/Last Stop Tokyo by James Buckler (Book Review)
Sent to me by Doubleday (Penguin) in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: 24/08/17 Publisher: Doubleday (Penguin) ISBN: 978-0857524966 Format: Hardback, 288pp Genre: Psychological Thriller Rating: 4/5 Summed up in a word: Loyalty First Impressions Welcome to my stop on the Last Stop Tokyo Blog Tour! Thank you for stopping by. I have read quite a few……
Read More from: https://alwaystrustinbooks.wordpress.com/2017/08/24/last-stop-tokyo-by-james-buckler-book-review-doubledaybooks-tokyo-psychological-thriller/Starving Review: AlterWorld (Play to Live Book 1) by D. Rus
AlterWorld (Play to Live Book 1) by D. Rus (Amazon, Goodreads) The world of literary cuisine is constantly shifting, flowing, and adapting with new sub-genres popping up all the time. One of the newest in the science-fiction and fantasy recipe book is being called the LitRPG. Concerned with merging concepts of virtual reality, video game role-playing games,
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2016/12/16/starving-review-alterworld-play-to-live-book-1-by-d-rus/Starving Review: Blood Curse (Waves of Darkness Book 1) by Tamara A. Lowery
Blood Curse (Waves of Darkness Book 1) by Tamara A. Lowery (Amazon, Goodreads) You know, for post-holiday literary cravings, one could do worse than pick up some fresh seafood. That being the case, that’s exactly what I did! Today’s literary meal is a spicy bit of historical fiction set during the Golden Age of Piracy. Magic, vampires,
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2016/12/30/starving-review-blood-curse-waves-of-darkness-book-1-by-tamara-a-lowery/Starving Review: Johnny and Jamaal by K. M. Breakey
Johnny and Jamaal by K. M. Breakey (Amazon, Goodreads) It’s a brand new year, my literary foodies, and the new year serves up new meals from the pantry. Today, we take a bit out of a particularly spicy bit of contemporary fiction, one that promises to delve heavily into themes of racial prejudice, politics, and social
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/01/06/starving-review-johnny-and-jamaal-by-k-m-breakey/Starving Review: The Treason Game by Viv Doyle
The Treason Game by Viv Doyle (Amazon) It’s time to sink our teeth into some fresh meat after our brief hiatus! Let’s get back into the saddle with a classic coming-of-age recipe mixed with a fresh coat of contemporary paint. Following a young British woman as she tries to find her way in the world and
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/starving-review-the-treason-game-by-viv-doyle/Book News: To Keep Her On The Straight and Narrow a.k.a. A Fresh Review for The Songstress Murders
Quick update before I get back to making the words happen! Here’s a fresh review for The Songstress Murders! Enjoy!
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/book-news-to-keep-her-on-the-straight-and-narrow-a-k-a-a-fresh-review-for-the-songstress-murders/Starving Review: The Thieves of Nottica by Ash Gray
The Thieves of Nottica by Ash Gray (Amazon) Good Friday, my literary foodies, it is time once again to throw open the pantries and pick up a (hopefully) delightful meal to read through! This week, I have an intriguing steampunk fantasy meal on my plate, distinctive at the very least for the unique cover. The Thieves of
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/02/10/starving-review-the-thieves-of-nottica-by-ash-gray/Starving Review: Witchy Eye by D. J. Butler
Witchy Eye by D. J. Butler (Amazon, Goodreads) They say that every literary recipe has been made, that every menu theme has been explored, and that’s true. But as they say, the devil really is in the details. While the recipes and themes have been told, there are always new ingredients and new elements that can
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/04/21/starving-review-witchy-eye-by-d-j-butler/Starving Review: Out of Ordure (The Fairies Book 1) by Ramon Terrell
Out of Ordure (The Fairies Book 1) by Ramon Terrell (Amazon, Goodreads) Today’s selection from the literary pantry is a light, fluffy pastry of a novella, but the size of the meal is never a measure of culinary quality. To be more specific, Out of Ordure promises a mix of humor and fantasy with a tale of a
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/05/05/starving-review-out-of-ordure-the-fairies-book-1-by-ramon-terrell/Starving Review: Scion of Conquered Earth (SCION Book 1) by Michael J. Allen
Scion of Conquered Earth (SCION Book 1) by Michael J. Allen (Amazon, Goodreads) Good morning, my literary foodies! Today, I have another fresh review served up piping hot from the pantry, this time a dystopian YA space opera, Scion of Conquered Earth by Michael J. Allen. Such a mix of ingredients should lead to a tasty genre fusions
Read More from: https://jbgarner58.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/starving-review-scion-of-conquered-earth-scion-book-1-by-michael-j-allen/