Hello, everyone! I've read(listened to) one excellent book and a few deeply enjoyable ones, and it's well past time for me to talk about them. And just in case you're curious... Here's the last pair of mini-reviews! The Wonderful Wizard of Oz It's hard to believe I haven't read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz until... Continue Reading →
Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie – Book Review Excerpt
This review is posted in full over at booknest.eu! It's my longest ever review, and I'm wondering whether to publish each of the short stories as a separate blog post over here at the Reliquary. What do you think? Anyway, here goes: Abercrombie’s prose is exceptional. His First Law novels are as successful as they... Continue Reading →
Soul Music by Terry Pratchett
Soul Music, the Sixteenth Discworld novel, wasn't necessarily my favourite read of his. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty that's amusing, and more than just one or two poignant moments that showcase the depth of skill at Pratchett's pen nib. This is part of the Death sub-series of Discworld novels, as you might've guessed from... Continue Reading →
THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY BOOK TAG
You read it here first, folks. I'm doing a book tag! I saw this tag done over at Bookdragonism and I decided I HAD TO HAVE SOME OF THAT ON ME BLOG! It's about books, it has so many needlessly convoluted categories and I love every single one of them, so let's crack those knuckles... Continue Reading →
Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn – Book Review (Excerpt)
Another day, another book review written and accounted for! I had a wonderful time writing about Treason and an even better time listening to the audiobook by Marc Thompson. The review, as most reviews I write nowadays, can be found in full over at booknest.eu. The most important highlights, if you'd rather take a glance... Continue Reading →
Articles Worth Reading (The Week of August 5th) – R. F. Kuang interview at Bookdragonism and More!
Previous - Next Another week has gone by, and I have once again managed to find my share of wonderful words on the Internet! Rebecca F. Kuang gets interviewed over at Bookdragonism! ...And it's hilarious. Now not only do I know R. F. Kuang is among the most talented new authors of the decade, she... Continue Reading →
A Pair of Quick Mini Reviews
Hullo, followers! I've been meaning to get a pair of non-fantasy novel reviews out of the way, so here goes! But before I go all non-fantasy on y'all, I just finished a wonderful staple in early 20th century fantasy classic and I'm going to say a few words about it as well! #everythingiscontent The Sword... Continue Reading →
Articles Worth Looking At (The Week of July 29) – The Dragon Republic, Self-Published Fantasy in August, And More!
Previous - Next Rain from Bookdragonism reviews R. F. Kuang's The Dragon Republic I am beyond excited about the second installment of The Poppy War! What's going to happen with Rin after the...well, the genocide she commited in the last book? Rain doesn't tell us, of course but...wait a second. Rain...Rin...could it be? Gasp! Seriously... Continue Reading →
July in Review at the Grimoire Reliquary and Beyond
Welcome to my first month in review! I've been busy these last few weeks, both on the blog and over at BookNest.eu. I've been busy reading about Mice and Men, Demons and Warded Men and Healer Women, Inquisitor-y men in the 41st Millenium, Time-Travelling Men in love with Tall, Brilliant 60's Women. Some dogs and... Continue Reading →