Imagine, if you will, taking a familiar cast of characters, their personalities intact, and you drop them into a new and unfamiliar environment. Now, I want you to also imagine a world where the villain gets their happy ending. Essentially, that is the premise of this book by Emily McIntire. I first learned about thisContinue reading “Book Review: Hooked by Emily McIntire”
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Book Review: Assassin’s Creed Renaissance by Oliver Bowden
I am a history enthusiast. I think that’s what drew me to the Assassin’s Creed franchise in the beginning. Of their many talents, Ubisoft ( the creators) are brilliant at depicting historical locations and periods with next-level authenticity. I have played nearly every Assassin’s Creed game in the franchise, so when I discovered that thereContinue reading “Book Review: Assassin’s Creed Renaissance by Oliver Bowden”
Book Review: Mesoamerican History and Mythology by History Brought Alive
Much of ancient history has been lost over time. I’m sure history buffs, archaeologists, anthropologists, et al. could spend hours or days debating and lamenting the reasons for this but that sadly doesn’t change reality. The rich history of the Mesoamerican people is one such part of history that deserves our attention. The splendor ofContinue reading “Book Review: Mesoamerican History and Mythology by History Brought Alive”
Book Review: Lords and Ladies by Sir Terry Pratchett
I recently read my first-ever Discworld novel, Lords and Ladies. Sir Terry Pratchett was obviously a brilliant man. Lords and Ladies is not the first book in the series, but given what the author himself said about these novels, it is not essential that they be read in order, although going forward, I think IContinue reading “Book Review: Lords and Ladies by Sir Terry Pratchett”
Book Review: Irish History and Mythology by History Brought Alive
I received a free copy of this book from Booksirens.com. The annals of history are deep and convoluted and I think that’s what I love most about them. Too often though, history is written by the well-intentioned scribe who fail to see the biases that their own experiences or view of the world infiltrate theirContinue reading “Book Review: Irish History and Mythology by History Brought Alive”
Book Review: Dragon Springs & Other Things by Raven Oak
I received an email from the author asking if I would read and review this fun collection of short stories. I’m really glad I did. Although not all the stories appealed to my usual tastes, there were several that I absolutely loved. The title story for the collection, Dragon Springs & Other Things was aContinue reading “Book Review: Dragon Springs & Other Things by Raven Oak”
Book Review: Her Latent Charm by Dana C. Brentson
Fantasy is my favorite genre to read. That seems like such a simple statement, right? But with the multitude of sub-genres under the fantasy umbrella, sometimes I come across a book that just isn’t my jam.I wanted to like this book so badly. The premise of the story is awesome, and that is probably whatContinue reading “Book Review: Her Latent Charm by Dana C. Brentson”
Book Review: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
The magic of storytelling has existed since time immemorial. What makes it magic is the universality of it all. Storytelling can teach, entertain, or even act as a record of events, and indeed has for millennia. Another interesting thing about all the best stories is how they share certain characteristics that we all look for,Continue reading “Book Review: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody”
Book Review: Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare
Book Three of The Last Hours Trilogy Chain of Thorns is the third and final book in the Last Hours Trilogy in which we’ve accompanied James, Cordelia, and The Merry Thieves throughout late 19th and early 20th century London. The London Enclave has been desperately tracking a potential serial killer, hell-bent on killing Shadowhunters andContinue reading “Book Review: Chain of Thorns by Cassandra Clare”
Book Review: Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
Book 2 of the Last Hours Trilogy In book one of the Last Hours trilogy, Cordelia, James and the rest of the Merry Thieves have been on the trail of a killer who seems to be targeting Shadowhunters. Like all the books in this incredible world, death always seems to wait around the corner. ForContinue reading “Book Review: Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare”
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