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The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard #1) by Scott Lynch

February 23, 2022 .

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Locke is a genius. He makes Kaz Brekker look like a child (which he is; well kinda). His schemes are bloody schemes. Don’t get me wrong, Locke Lamora is not a good guy in any way. He’s mor...

Malice (The Faithful and The Fallen #1) by John Gwynne

February 22, 2022 .

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When a fantasy book has lots of characters, it’s scary because that means not all of them will make it. Even at that I can’t help loving them and hope the author doesn’t kill off all...

Servant of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #2) by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts

February 22, 2022 .

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The structure of the Tsurani society becomes much clearer as we are allowed to explore the involution, the finer points of the socio-political construct.

Daughter of the Empire (The Empire Trilogy #1) by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts

November 21, 2023 .

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With all the plotting and schemes going on, one would be forgiven for not giving apt credit to the excellent world-building. Being a fan of Feist’s former series set in this world, it’s on...

The Poppy War (The Poppy War #1) by R.F Kuang

February 19, 2022 .

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Our hero has lots of adventures as she rises through the ranks in a bid to prove herself to allies and foes alike. This first part of the book is fast-paced. Time flies as a lot of character developme...

Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

February 19, 2022 .

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It was a light, easy, and mildly entertaining novel. The type of novel that you can read, be satisfied with and then absolutely forget mostly because it’s not the kind of story that stays with y...

We Ride The Storm (The Reborn Empire #1) by Devin Madson

February 16, 2022 .

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The main characters resume their atrocious acts with barely any hint by the author as to purpose. Even as you read on, things only become mildly clearer. The only obvious thing is that there’s c...

Reaper’s Gale (Malazan Book of the Fallen #7) by Steven Erikson

February 16, 2022 .

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The scenes featuring the Bonehunters are rather comic, as well as revealing a great deal about their origins. There are a number of connections to be made, between different characters, historical ev...

Lord of Chaos (The Wheel of Time #6) by Robert Jordan

February 20, 2023 .

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Robert Jordan has brought literary realism to a totally new level. A pity the author had to die when he did. His writing is simply unique!

Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time #11) by Robert Jordan

February 8, 2022 .

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In this book, it’s easy to see, analyse and weigh the merits of careful character-building that sacrifices plot acceleration for vivid literary realism, against simple plot progression.

A Little Hatred (Age of Madness #1) by Joe Abercrombie

February 2, 2022 .

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A Little Hatred reads as an introductory piece into the lives of all the major characters who are youth, straining at the leashes of their guardians, and have been thrust into situations they seem qui...

Brimstone Angels (Brimstone Angels #1) by Erin Evans

February 2, 2022 .

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The book is a healthy mash of good meets evil to compromise in the face of a greater evil, love, jealousy, action, and spells. It even features an exposé into hell politics