pickI got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via L. Ross Coulter .
In a world gripped by the Vitruvian Elite, Will, a young rebel, discovers the greatest battle between darkness and light is within himself. Will he succumb to rage, or will he embrace his compassion? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure that draws you in from the first sentence…
Read more at: FictionLux
The great February book haul: because it‘s about witches. A February 2024 release!
Penultimate post for the great February book haul…sorry for taking over your Litsy news!!
I am posting one book per day from my extensive, and ever growing, TBR shelves. Some are old and some are new, some were gifts and some I don't remember why I bought them.
Day 35
#ABookADay2024
Starting today, I am posting one book a day from my massive, and ever growing, TBR collection. Some are new and some I've had for years. No description or why I wanted to read the book.
Day 1
#ABookADay2024
I read this book many many years ago and I don‘t really remember it at all. Rereading it for January.
so-so137/150 I will be nice and say that this is "heavily influenced" by Tolkien and Lord of the Rings. It's not a direct ripoff, but there are so many parallels that you can't help but have an overwhelming sense of deja vu. That alone doesn't make it a so-so book, but the writing is bland, more telling than showing. The Brothers Hildebrandt are amazing artists, as seen from the paintings and drawings that illustrate the novel, but as writers ⬇️⬇️
My February pick for best read. I adore Renille and Jathondi and would gladly read more books featuring them. 🥰
#12Booksof2023
On the morning of Hugh Oxhine's departure from his home high in the Bolgad Mountains of Vandor, the slanting rays of the spring sun glistened on the snowcapped peaks.
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The second in Ann Sei Lin‘s YA fantasy trilogy delves into the mythology of Lin‘s world, especially the backstory for Kurara and Haru and includes some heart breaking scenes as Lin also explores the bond between shikigami and Crafter and what it really means. However Tomoe and Sayo are very much bit players here and while I enjoyed the character development for Himura, Tsukimi remains too broadly painted to be a credible antagonist.
