First, let's get over the rules. One: This is not my "Best of 2019" list. That list is coming at the end of January or the beginning of February. Some of the books that appear here will probably appear there, as well - and some won't. I'm taking my time with it because I have... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft
(Minor Spoilers Ahead) Senlin Ascends (review here) was an excellent first act in Josiah Bancroft's fully realized and fleshed out world, with intricate characters and a number of mysteries which set the imagination on fire. Originally self-published in 2015, Arm of the Sphinx came to be re-released by Orbit this March, in preparation for The Hod King which... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft
I've had some trouble putting my thoughts in order where Senlin Ascends, the first book in Josiah Bancroft's Books of Babel series of four, is concerned. This book is an excellent read, the kind whose characters live with you well after you've put it down for good. Perhaps Senlin Ascends is one of those rare... Continue Reading →
Exciting Fantasy Books, March 2018
Note: This isn't a complete list of all the fantasy novels coming out this month. Below you'll discover only those titles I'm personally excited about! Here's how this post works -- you get to see the cover and release date first, then I've copied the official synopsis and marked it in Italic so you'll know... Continue Reading →