I've been seeing a lot of people reading this book in my fantasy circles and raving about it, so I finally checked it out.
Wow. This one was so much fI've been seeing a lot of people reading this book in my fantasy circles and raving about it, so I finally checked it out.
Wow. This one was so much fun..
It's cozy fantasy. Instead of a great quest to go out and fight orcs or trolls, it's all about a female orc opening up a cafe. Coffee, lattes, cinnamon rolls, and a few other fun surprises. And a bit of trouble runs into her along the way... ...more
Another good book in the series. Rex writes his series a little different. Rather than all the characters being introduced at first with parallel timeAnother good book in the series. Rex writes his series a little different. Rather than all the characters being introduced at first with parallel timelines, weaving through the complex plots to reach a conclusion, each of his next books in the series start at a time in the past with different characters and their backstory before reaching the current timeline left off on the last book.
Once you get the hang of slowing down to learn about a new character, it really adds a lot of depth to the world. This book is all about dragons, which he has an interesting concept of dragons rarely reaching adulthood because of a curse that has their own fire sacks exploding them as they begin to reach maturity. This book is all about trying to overcome that to bring adult dragons to a kingdom.
I feel a new character was cut short, but nonetheless, another great addition to the world. ...more
This is dark fantasy with intriguing plot. The first book had a good necromancer raising his friends and family of his village. Now, we see the PaladiThis is dark fantasy with intriguing plot. The first book had a good necromancer raising his friends and family of his village. Now, we see the Paladin's doing everything they can to fight against the evil undead.
But are the Paladin's just in what they do? Do they truly serve the holy one? Or have they been told lies their whole life?
Gritty and full of action, if you love dark fantasy, you'll be sure to enjoy the Dark Paladin. ...more
It's been a while since I listened to the last book in this series. This was another fun adventure where two people go off into the wildlands and findIt's been a while since I listened to the last book in this series. This was another fun adventure where two people go off into the wildlands and find people and dragons at odds with each other, as well as a deep anger rooted within the people. It's a mystery that needs solving, and it's a lot of fun seeing the bond between the people and the dragons.
It wasn't as fun and exciting as the first book books in the series, but nonetheless, still a great dragonrider series. I look forward to reading the rest in the series.
I found the audio book on Hoopla to listen to. I didn't see the next book there, but I hope it will be soon. ...more
A vivid and unique imagination. I love dragon stories, and this one is different than many. Instead of the love for dragonriders and being a dragonridA vivid and unique imagination. I love dragon stories, and this one is different than many. Instead of the love for dragonriders and being a dragonrider as many epics start, this one takes a different approach. Dragons are feared. So much so, that expeditions go out every year during hatchling season to try and rid the land of the creatures before they reach maturity.
Reecah is uneasy about it though, and ever since a little girl, she has dreamed of flying.
An epic adventure of life and loss, and the dare to dream. Looking forward to the next book in the series!...more
So... I started reading the Wings of Fire books. My son loves them, and I wanted to read one of his favorites to connect with him. I love dragons, andSo... I started reading the Wings of Fire books. My son loves them, and I wanted to read one of his favorites to connect with him. I love dragons, and I love fantasy. I mean... I write fantasy, and I write dragons. I wrote my Dragonia series with him in mind, so with this Wings of Fire craze going on with all the kids these days... I had to check them out!
Wow, what a fun adventure. A unique concept of through the dragon's point of view, with humans not even mentioned, but really there throughout...
Now, this series seems to only have dragons, no wyverns, wyrms, amphitheres or anything, and only fire-breathing dragons, not other elemental dragons out there.
However, there are some really neat, and unique abilities by different types of dragons. Rather than different elements like fire, ice, lightning, shadow, etc, this author brings to life regions of dragons like: sandwings, nightwings, rainwings, mudwings, skywings, seawings, and icewings--all with unique abilities to their race.
What a fun adventure! And the audio book narration was great!...more
This book was a lot of fun. Epic like Wheel of Time or Cephreal's Hand. A lot of moving parts and a lot going on. I can tell this is going to be anothThis book was a lot of fun. Epic like Wheel of Time or Cephreal's Hand. A lot of moving parts and a lot going on. I can tell this is going to be another epic adventure. It didn't bring me is as much as Wheel of Time and Cephrael's Hand, but I think as this series goes on, it'll get more epic. The audio book was done by Michael Kramer and so it was masterfully done.
A group of people set out on an adventure to discover the past, but is the past better off left forgotten?...more
A wonderful tale about a woman who is striving to get everything right in her life. She's had bad romances in the past, and when she's finally found sA wonderful tale about a woman who is striving to get everything right in her life. She's had bad romances in the past, and when she's finally found something, she is set to let it be destroyed--until her friend stops her. A last chance for love, and giving the man a chance.
Her father, a policeman is tied up in a unique investigation, and is under pressure over an event that ended in tragedy.
Meanwhile, her family helps get a little girl out of a bad situation, but it's not over yet, as her step father hasn't given up trying to take her by force.
This book will keep you on the edge of your seat as you turn the pages to find out what happens next! Wonderfully crafted! ...more
Another book in the Godshard universe. Instead of following the Einar, or Kerian, this is set in a different timeline, well before Kerian from Cursed Another book in the Godshard universe. Instead of following the Einar, or Kerian, this is set in a different timeline, well before Kerian from Cursed Knight roams the land.
Shandra, the wild wolf, is heading back to her tribe. She's been a free warrior for a while now, but it's time to go back home. Until--home is attacked. She saves her best friend, Orina and her father, though she cannot save her brother.
The elves stole something precious to the tribe, the Goddess Tear, a shard of the god Dia. And Shandra wants it back. She decides to go on a quest to reclaim it, and convinces a gnome who helped her in battle against the elves to help.
Redrian is hesitant at first, but ends up agreeing. They ask Orina for horses, when Orina decides to go with them.
Together, they go on the adventure of their lives. A quest to reclaim the shard, but a whole lot of obstacles get in their way.
A fun quest with friendship and romance that will have you entwined in the Godshard Universe. ...more
A very unique idea of gods dying and their essence becoming shards. These shards are spread across the land. Knights protect the shards, which are useA very unique idea of gods dying and their essence becoming shards. These shards are spread across the land. Knights protect the shards, which are used as an energy source. These knights can use mana, a magical ability where they use glyphs drawn out in front of them, and mana lances, which as lances embedded with crystals that enable them to hold mana.
Very unique concept.
All humans have mana, except one race of men. The cursed race, the Einar. Kerian is an Einar who ends up stranded on a land of magic. He wants to become a mana knight to help save his people, but he cannot use mana. He decides to try and fake it until he makes it. He becomes friends with several other knights as all of them go on the adventures of their lives. ...more
Another fun addition to the newer Hardy Boys series. Again, these boys are too quick to trust a girl, and end up paying for it! Simple plot, and not aAnother fun addition to the newer Hardy Boys series. Again, these boys are too quick to trust a girl, and end up paying for it! Simple plot, and not as unraveling clues as I like in a mystery, but still a quick, fun read. I always enjoyed Hardy Boys when growing up. ...more
I tried to get into a few of her other fantasy series besides Emperor's Edge, Dragon's Blood, and the DragoAnother brilliant book by Lindsay Buroker!
I tried to get into a few of her other fantasy series besides Emperor's Edge, Dragon's Blood, and the Dragon's Blood sequel series. I hadn't got into them yet. I tried in the beginning and they didn't grab me right away. I know I need to get more pages in, since Lindsay is a fantastic writer and I know they'll suck me in at some point, but this one reminded me of the books by her I love so much. Hooked me in right away.
Quirky characters. Book nerds. Sarcasm. Witty.
All the fun stuff you'd expect from Lindsay Buroker.
I'm looking forward to listening to the rest of this series!
Narrator was fantastic, and I was able to borrow this book on Hoopla to listen to. ...more
I always enjoy these books. Corgis solving cases... what's not to love? This isn't your average scooby-doo tale, and in facAnother brilliant mystery!
I always enjoy these books. Corgis solving cases... what's not to love? This isn't your average scooby-doo tale, and in fact, it's not your typical Corgi Case File. A mystery without a murder was a bit of a fresh take that I enjoyed. I hope Mr. Poole continues to mix it up! So... what are all the cranberries missing? Tune in to find out!
As always, Bob Johnson does a brilliant job with the audio book narration. He truly is the perfect voice for this series!
Get your stuffing ready, find some cranberries before they all run out, and get ready to enjoy quite the Thanksgiving adventure! ...more
Fantastic book! When I listened to the first three, I enjoyed them, but it didn't grab me as much as I wanted. However, those first three are really pFantastic book! When I listened to the first three, I enjoyed them, but it didn't grab me as much as I wanted. However, those first three are really prequels laying the foundation of the universe. I knew that going in, but was completely blown away by this book. Think Ender's Game meets Star Wars.
Clones. Genetic engineering. The force. Or, well telekenetic abilities. A war to fight and the orchestrated plan of the government to get every one where they're supposed to be.
John has done it again. Another fantastic book in his collection on mental illness. John gets it. John lives it. It's great to get additional insight John has done it again. Another fantastic book in his collection on mental illness. John gets it. John lives it. It's great to get additional insight on bipolar from John in this more recent collection, as well as a few of his interviews where he answered questions about his illness, concerns on mental illness, and police and show they interact with mental illness.
His narrator for the audio book has gotten better. She always had a good voice for it, but the earlier books of his she did, the audio quality wasn't there. She's come a long way, and the audio book is well done. ...more
A wonderful collection of beautifully written poems.
John is clearly a poet and wonderful with prose. I've found that people with a mental illness, haA wonderful collection of beautifully written poems.
John is clearly a poet and wonderful with prose. I've found that people with a mental illness, have absolutely wonderful minds. My mom also has bipolar, and her writing is wonderful, when she can put the discipline to sit down and do it. She's no poet, but her eulogy for grandma was absolutely heartfelt, as several other small pieces she's actually written.
John's poems are clear, concise, and a promising insight into the mind of bipolar. They're beautiful, and I hope he continues to write them. ...more
A brilliant take on a man's life and struggle with mental illness. Bipolar is a condition not a lot of people understand. Even doctors are unsure abouA brilliant take on a man's life and struggle with mental illness. Bipolar is a condition not a lot of people understand. Even doctors are unsure about most of it. A person with bipolar is often sporadic, unrestful, and hard to concentrate. My mother has it, and so I understand it more than most.
When I saw that John himself had bipolar, and wrote about his experiences, I was eager to pick up this book. I've talked to Mom over the years about it, but getting additional insight from another who had the patience to write his journey down, was inspiring.
It was like hearing from a good friend. The voice for the narrative was engaging, and I consumed every word. I look forward to reading the rest of John's book for a wonderful insight into the mind of mental illness.
The audio book narration wasn't the best. The narrator was new, so you could near pauses, background noises, and pitch changes between scenes, but the narrator herself was good. She just has to work on her audio mastering. ...more
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