Tag: Fantasy

DESTINY’S DOOM by Vaughn Roycroft- Book 3 in THE SUNDERED NATION trilogy

This third volume in the excellent Sundered Nation trilogy continues to tell the epic tale of Vahldan,…

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Power by Bharat Krishnan, book #2 in the WP Trilogy

Power by Bharat Krishnan

Power is the second book in Bharat Krishnan’s unapologetically political WP Trilogy, following on from the wonderful…

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the Shadows of the Collegiate short stories by DB Rook- a review(s)

I made it a goal this year to prioritize reading books from authors I haven’t read yet….

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Priest of Bones by Peter McClean Review

Priest of Bones was my first experience dipping my toes into what most people refer to as…

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The Poppy War Trilogy by RF Kuang

I’ll give thoughts on each book in the trilogy without spoiling anything for you. The Poppy War…

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Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week 78 | Hyde Street #4

Click here to find episode 78 of Pick of the Week and hear about the other books…

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Cover of The Hallows by HL Tinsley

The Hallows by H.L. Tinsley- a review

Well hot damn! I don’t even know where to start. The Hallows isn’t the first book from…

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The Scroungers by Thomas J. Devens

“To the Dripping Bucket. Home away from homes. Where the swill they serve may be fit to…

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A Pack of Wolves by PL Stuart, The Drowned Kingdom Saga #5 "PL Stuart establishes himself as the heir apparent to George R R Martin with A Pack of Wolves..." Dr John C Mauro, Content Manager of Grimdark Magazine

A Pack of Wolves by PL Stuart

“Rarely does the one who is most deserving of kingship wear the crown.” That quote from A…

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THE GREAT WHEN by Alan Moore

So here I am, beginning a brand new novel by an author whose work I’ve enjoyed quite…

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Lucky Die- a Shadows of Emros short story

So, a few years back, I wrote a short story for an anthology. Unfortunately, the anthology didn’t…

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Trollgrave by Alex S Bradshaw. A Windborn Saga. A man dressed in Viking travelling clothes holding a staff stands in a dark, foreboding forest.

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“I closed my eyes and prayed that I had not stumbled upon the opening verse of a…

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STORMED FORTRESS by Janny Wurts

An ending, of a sort. Stormed Fortress brings to culmination a long arc of storytelling that is…

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Cover of A PACK OF WOLVES to be REVEALED!

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Lightfall by Ed Crocker Book 1 of the Everlands You are what you drink "A darkly delightful subversion of the vampire tale... whip-smart snarky banter set against a brooding, blood-drenched world." Sunyi Dean - International Bestselling Author of The Book Eaters

Lightfall by Ed Crocker

“I think I know who the Grays are. Tonight I find out for sure.” I can confidently…

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Ultimate Wolverine #1 Review

One of the first characters that caught my eye back in the late 80’s was Wolverine. I…

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Exploring the Depths of Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing Volume 4

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Book cover of "Cold West" by Clayton Snyder

Cold West by Clayton Snyder- a review

Well Shit… From the very first sentence, right on through to the bitter, grisly end, this book…

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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Vacuous Perfection At the time of writing this review the novel Twilight by Stephenie Meyer already has…

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Page Burners: Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson – Chapters 11 – 13

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Cover of A Roll of the Dice by Tim Hardie, featuring two drinking horns on a wooden table surrounded by coins, knives, and dice

A Roll of the Dice by Tim Hardie- a review

I need more! A Roll of the Dice is my first foray into the Brotherhood of the…

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Spotlight Chewing with H.L. Tinsley, Tim Hardie & Charlie Cavendish | Episode 6

Find the episode here on your favorite podcasting platform:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793148/episodes/16271351 In this end-of-year wrap-up episode of Spotlight Chewing,…

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cover of In the Shadow of Their Dying

In the Shadow of Their Dying by Michael R Fletcher and Anna Smith Spark- a review

Holy fuck fuckity fuck fuck!  I know. That’s probably no way to start a review, but by…

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Page Burners: Gardens of the Moon – Chapters 3 – 6

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Tristan’s Regret by Jacob Sannox

‘“Some wounds never heal,” said Arthur. “Tristan’s regret will never fade.”’ I conclude my review of Jacob…

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Page Burners: Gardens of the Moon – Prologue and Chapters 1, 2

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Agravain’s Escape by Jacob Sannox

‘Fear is stale bread and hard cheese. Terror is milk and honey,’ Malagant grinned. ‘And right now,…

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BLOOD AND BONE by Ian C. Esslemont

A novel of the Malazan empire, this book is the fifth in a series with that title…

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The Banner Saga Trilogy: A Video Game Review

It was a few years ago when I first came across this game, The Banner Saga. I…

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Friday Conversation | Ep 144: Top 10 Under Appreciated Books /w The Fantasy Thinker

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The Ravenmaster’s Revenge by Jacob Sannox

King Arthur is back, but can he stop the Ravenmaster? This is the first of three reviews…

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Gates of Hope by JE Hannaford - Aulirean Gates Book 1 A young man descends steep stone steps next to a waterfall, accompanied by an enormous hound.

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Aulirean Gates Book 1 “Stories not told are soon forgotten.” This is a story told with love…

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Friday Conversation | Ep 143: The Dregs Release Celebration w/ Thomas J. Devens, Michael R. Fletcher, Jarrod & Chris Mohan

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REVOLVO by Steven Erikson

Steven Erikson! He takes jabs at commercial art! He throws a haymaker at critics! He strikes body…

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Pick of the Week Issue 62: The Sacrificers #12

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Spotlight Chewing Episode 5: Tim Hardie

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Friday Conversation | Ep 141: No Happy Endings Anthology

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Your Blood and Bones by J Patricia Anderson. The cover features a raven diving into dark waters, viewed so you can see it breaking the surface.

Your Blood and Bones by J Patricia Anderson

As an avid reader I always plan out my reading for the year ahead, trying to ensure…

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Friday Conversation | Ep 140: A Deep Dive The Importance of Community in Hobbies

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Godless Lands by Sean Crow

Godless Lands was Sean Crow’s debut novel and the first book in his Godless Lands grimdark fantasy…

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Cover RE-Reveal! THE DREGS- a Vermin of the Old Empire novella

Alright, is this some déjà vu? We’ve been here already… haven’t we? Why yes. Yes we most…

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Friday Conversation | Ep 138: Reflections on Reading Habits

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Callus & Crow by DB Rook. The Wayward World Chronicles Volume 1 Two crows look at one another, whilst below them a suckered tentacle reaches out.

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“It’s no surprise that there’s something very unsettling about burying your only friend in the ground while…

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TIGANA by Guy Gavriel Kay

Welcome to a romantic tale of magic and love; an ultimate fairy tale without the fairies; a…

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The Dregs- a Vermin of the Old Empire novella- *COVER REVEAL*

The Dregs Vermin of the Old Empire Pre-Order your copy now! https://books2read.com/u/b56Y77 The lords have fallen. But…

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In Conversation with Steve from Page Chewing

I was lucky enough to be invited by Jose to be a guest on his podcast Fantasy…

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Withered Hill by David M Barnett

As I were going up Withered Hill With night-time coming soon I met a man under the…

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BOOK REVIEW: SPEAR by Nicola Griffith

Hearken to the days of old! When magic filled the air! And those who had the will…

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Friday Conversation | Ep 131: Kristof Morrow: Going Viral on TikTok: A Hug from the World

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Friday Conversation | Ep 130 : Page Chewing Forum Hangout

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The Unholy Consult Chapters 7-12 by R. Scott Bakker – Exploring the Nature of Dunyain and Compassion

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A Ritual of Bone by Lee C Conley. An armoured warrior with an axe fights zombies in a misty graveyard.

A Ritual of Bone by Lee C Conley

Lee C Conley’s writing drew my eye after I read some of his excellent short stories, published…

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Unearthed Stories- THE PAWN- A Vermin of the Old Empire short story

THE PAWN Return to the Fractured Kingdoms of the Vermin of the Old Empire with THE PAWN…

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The Failures (Wanderlands #1) by Benjamin Liar

Finally a debut that I’m keen to reread! ???? Magic. Mystery. Mayhem.Tonally apt writing, compelling story and…

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Friday Conversation | Ep 127: July Reading Wrap-Up

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The Unholy Consult Chapters 1-6 by R. Scott Bakker: Distorting Fantasy Tropes Debating Responsibility and Choice

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Unraveling the Final Chapters of The Great Ordeal by R. Scott Bakker

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