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Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 31% done with Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and the Broken, #2)
This is fast becoming one of my favourite books. This doesn't feel like a second novel, this feels like the work of a master!
Nov 13, 2023 08:02AM Add a comment
Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and the Broken, #2)

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 21% done with Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and the Broken, #2)
Just a fantastic book! If book one reminded me somewhat of Eragon mixed with Dragonlance, this one is reminding me instead of such authors as Tad Williams or Kate Elliott. Loving the way the world feels lived in, ancient, and full of yet to be told histories and legends. Great character work too. This is such an incredible follow up to a really good series opener.
Nov 13, 2023 04:23AM Add a comment
Of Darkness and Light (The Bound and the Broken, #2)

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 76% done with Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and the Broken, #1)
It's mindblowing to me that I think this book is far from being the greatest series opener I've ever read, but something about it captivates me like little else. This is generic, tropey fantasy set in a world that just BURSTS with life and potential. It feels basic, but it's my second read of it this year and I just keep on feeling addicted. Could this be the best 7/10 ever?
Nov 11, 2023 06:22AM Add a comment
Of Blood and Fire (The Bound and the Broken, #1)

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 90% done with Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2)
I feel like I'm taking forever to read books this year. But you know what? I've not suffered for it! Dragonfly In Amber is leisurely paced, beautifully written, and highly detailed; in fact it seems written to be savoured, not rushed. I love this book, these characters and this author.
Nov 08, 2023 06:07AM Add a comment
Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2)

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 93% done with The Gypsy Morph (Genesis of Shannara, #3)
It says a lot that even though I don't love this book, I still feel excited knowing I have way more Shannara left
Nov 07, 2023 06:15AM Add a comment
The Gypsy Morph (Genesis of Shannara, #3)

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 51% done with War and Remembrance (The Henry Family, #2)
I've been reading this book for almost exactly twelve months. This is because this book is a massive undertaking. It is heavy, both physically and narratively, but it also has a warmth to it, examining an American family closely during war time. A magnificent work, one I dare not rush.
Nov 07, 2023 04:18AM Add a comment
War and Remembrance (The Henry Family, #2)

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is 84% done with The Gypsy Morph (Genesis of Shannara, #3)
I don't know why, but I find most of Brooks series wesr me out in the final volume.
Nov 06, 2023 08:31AM Add a comment
The Gypsy Morph (Genesis of Shannara, #3)

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