Author of The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, & Wraith and the Revolution
Book Review: The Inquisitor by H.C. Harrington Genre(s): Fantasy Content warning: There are a few fight scenes in this book, as well as more than one murder (one on the page, others alluded to). Nestor was an inquisitor, until he fell in love. Breaking the Order of the Scroll’s vows for a woman wasn’t tolerated, […]
Book Review: Paper Castles by B. Fox Genre(s): Contemporary Fiction / Literary Fiction This book has been on my list for over a year, but as so often happens with me, I get distracted by a shiny new fantasy or science fiction novel and that takes precedence. Or I’d end up with a flurry of […]
Book Review: The Dragon of Russia by Jessica Piro Genre(s): Action / Thriller Content warning: There are a number of violent scenes in this book involving gun fire and explosives. There are also some crime scenes depicted. The Dragon of Russia is book 2 in The Phoenix Trilogy. I recently read book 1; you can […]
Book Review: The 13th Zodiac by L. Krauch Genre(s): Fantasy Content warning: There are scenes depicting violence, battle, attempted rape, and murder/execution. Liya was born with the mark of Eternity, the 13th Zodiac of Fate. At a young age, her memories were taken from her, and now, at eighteen, she’s thrust into a journey meant […]
Book Review: The Demons in the Deep by Rebecca F. Kenney Genre(s): Fantasy Content warning: This book contains themes of slavery, scenes depicting murder, and abuse. The Demons in the Deep is book 2 in The Savage Seas series. I read and reviewed book 1 previously. You can read my thoughts on it here: Book […]
Book Review: Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro Genre(s): Action / Thriller Content warning: There are a number of fight scenes in this book, as well as a couple crime scenes/murders (though nothing too gory in terms of details). Leila Wells and her partner/boyfriend David Neal are homicide detectives with a record for solving […]
Book Review: Stalin’s Door by John St. Clair Genre(s): Historical Fiction Content warning: There are several scenes depicting torture or the results of it. Stalin’s Door follows the intertwined stories of three people affected by the ruthless policies of Stalin’s government during the mid- to late-1930s. The secret police, or NKVD, are tasked with monitoring […]
Book Review: Thoughtless by Pat Luther Genre(s): Science Fiction Content warning: There are a number of fight scenes in this book and references to death/murder. Delokita (Del) is an Enforcer with BeltSec, a security team whose duty is to monitor the asteroid belt and mediate disagreements between various corporations. When she responds to a distress […]
Book Review: Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar Genre(s): Fantasy / Dystopian Content warning: This book contains scenes of violence, abuse, murder, and themes of child labor/slavery and mutilation. Tashué Blackwood is a regulation officer with the Authority, an agency dedicated to the oversight of those deemed “tainted” or “talented”. He believes in the […]
Book Review: Embers of Fate by Michele Quirke Genre(s): Historical Fantasy / Fantasy Romance Content warning: There are a few scenes that may be disturbing for some readers that feature kidnapping, physical assault, and execution. Elizabeth and Gregory are still in exile and on the run from their father, the king’s, forces as they attempt […]
