https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?asin=B08P8HDFKZ&preview=inline&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_gLIdGbDHR76DN Book SummaryAbigail is a young girl growing up in Judea during the last turbulent years of the reign of Herod the Great. Orphaned at age ten, she is taken in by her uncle, a sophisticated man who contrasts sharply with her father's dogmatic piety. Under his care, Abigail develops into a cultured young woman … Continue reading Book Review: The Dark Side of Glory by Raven Kamali
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https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?asin=B08MDTRMWF&preview=inline&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_r4r-Fb6K81QQZ Summary (Via Amazon) Wait. Watch. Destroy. Returning from the Shazla Desert, Darion is riddled with worries. Will his desert-journey's revelations prevent the annihilation of all that is good? Can he fulfill his prophetic purpose as the Marked Heir? And will anyone even survive this fight? Darion, Triumph, Soren, and Edmond return to find that … Continue reading Book Review: Nav’Aria: The Winged Crescent (Book 3) by K. J. Backer
*I was given a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review Book Blurb (Via Goodreads) The Anell bloodline is known for their loyalty and dedication to their family, kingdom, and the Crown. When tragedy strikes, the Anells do what they can to put things back together… which means … Continue reading Book Review: Battle of Fire by Chesney Infalt*
Book Summary (Via Goodreads) Josephine Teversin was fifteen years old when her father was murdered by pirate hunters. She’s the last of her kind—an immortal pirate without a ship or crew, and her magic is unstable at best. It’s 1773, and tensions are rising between England and the American colonies. Rumors of war are running … Continue reading Book Review: The Petticoat Pirate, by C.R. Pugh
Synopsis "The tailor of Riga is a crime thriller story about a family that has been assassins for 70 generations. Dating back to the 19th century, the tale begins with the protagonist expressing his doubts over joining his assassin family and how it all started when he was only 17, drinking liquor, and was considering … Continue reading Book Review: The Tailor of Riga by Jonathan Harries
Book Description (Via Goodreads) This is the second story of Togas, daggers, and Magic – for lovers of Ancient Rome, Hardboiled detectives, and Urban Fantasy.A rich landlord finds tenants are abandoning his apartment buildings, spouting tales of horrific events and whispering that the old gods - the numina - came alive and cursed the buildings.Enter … Continue reading Book Review: In Numina by Assaph Mehr
Introduction From the Goodreads summary: One has magic in his veins that puts those he loves in danger, keeping him on the run. One is trying to secretly finish a quest before anyone catches up to her. One has been in hiding to keep the world safe. Kory has taken many precautions to make sure … Continue reading Book Review: The Three by Chesney Infalt
Introduction (Description from Goodreads) Jason Dessen is walking home through the chilly Chicago streets one night, looking forward to a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with his wife, Daniela, and their son, Charlie—when his reality shatters. It starts with a man in a mask kidnapping him at gunpoint, for reasons Jason can’t begin … Continue reading Book Review: Dark Matter
Introduction This is a book that's right in my wheelhouse (historical fiction) using real people from the time period to tell the story. It's book one of The Sertorius Scrolls, telling the story from the perspective of Quintus Sertorius and, occasionally, his lifelong friend, Lucius Hirtuleius. Sertorius (It's common to refer to people by their … Continue reading 5-Star Book Review: The Man with Two Names by Vincent B. Davis II
Introduction You know the usual stereotypes about unicorns, right? Happy, sparkly, wholesome kids stuff right? Three things often synonymous with one another are sunshine, rainbows, and unicorn poop (even that seems to be held with awe and wonder) Well, dear reader, I am about to present to you a different take on unicorns. And centaurs. … Continue reading Book Review – Nav’Aria: The Pyre of Tarsin by K.J. Backer