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Donald Firesmith
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"From its opening pages, The Foundling: Heir of Ash and Blood hooked me with its raw, unflinching look at a society built on the brutal lie that some lives matter more than others. Firesmith takes a familiar dystopian premise, a rigid caste system and"
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"This was a very enjoyable read, following young Ash Bottom, an orphan and a member of the Foundling caste in the city of Westburg, as, in a day he commits a murder, discovers his brother and mother, members of a much higher caste--the Administrative "
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"The Foundling: Heir to Ash and Blood is a gripping and emotionally resonant fantasy novella that explores class injustice, identity, and the transformative power of courage. Donald Firesmith excels at immersing readers in a vividly realized, caste bo"
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A very long, complex, and ambitious story with a huge timeline and a large number of characters. It is not an easy read and will not be everyone's cup of tea. However, for those willing to put in the effort, there is much to recommend this book. The t ...more |
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| A Harmony of Hells is a hauntingly beautiful plunge into the dark, decadent heart of Belle Époque Paris and the watery embrace of Venice. The settings are so well written that it is easy to feel like you’ve been teleported across time and space. I lo ...more | |
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This is a fun book to read, enjoyable for anyone interested in medieval humor. The author does a great job with detailed world-building, and I enjoyed the characters, especially the main character, Wilmot. The comedy is often quite funny. On the othe ...more |
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Great foundation, but the implementation could have used one more revision to address the weaknesses. This is an ambitious epic fantasy with impressive world-building and thematic/philosophical scope. It includes a nice ensemble cast of distinctive an ...more |
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It was pretty good, but it could have been much better. A collection of 22 short, creepy stories aimed at those who enjoy horror stories, a genre in which I've also published a collection. First, what I liked about the book. I especially liked how the ...more |
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“He leaned towards me, and I did what any reasonable person would do when facing imminent death by being eaten alive. I screamed.”
― Demons on the Dalton
― Demons on the Dalton
“They prefer their meals alive and terrified, for fear is their favorite sauce.”
― Demons on the Dalton
― Demons on the Dalton
“Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility of something bad happening.”
― Demons on the Dalton
― Demons on the Dalton
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