BOOKS'S PALETTE: December 2021

Review of book Tangled Truths (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 3

******* 7 / 10
Review of book Tangled Truths (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 3

Medium rating of Tangled Truths (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 3 (2020) Rating : 7 Stars Goodreads Rating: 4,43

Opinion of Sinister Tangled Truths (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 3: Good urban fantasy book, the series continues well, to buy. I enjoyed it. Urban fantasy, mercenary, halfie, half-elf, dragons, werewolves, dark elves, dragon law, family problems, goblins, sqwash.

Blogs reviews:

All in all, both series remain satisfying and I’ll continue with my binge. In addition, I’ve acquired several other series by Buroker,

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Tangled Truth has great action, drama and humour that kept me entertained from beginning to ..

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Dealing with dragons is hard. Dealing with a teenage daughter is even harder. My new mission involves both. Weird things are happening in Northern Idaho, and my boss is sending me to investigate. Unfortunately, my daughter and ex-husband are vacationing in the town that’s at the center of the trouble. Coincidence? Or is someone targeting them to get at me? I’m a wanted woman right now. Not only by the criminal werewolves, orcs, and trolls that I’m often hired to kill. But by the Dragon Justice Court. An organization full of arrogant, powerful dragons is exactly as horrible as it sounds. They’re the last beings you’d want after your family. If I can’t get to the bottom of the mystery and convince the dragons I’m not their enemy, I stand to lose far more than my own life.

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Review of book Battle Bond (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 2

******* 7 / 10

Review of book Battle Bond  (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 2

Medium rating of Battle Bond  (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 2 (2020) Rating : 7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4,29

Opinion of  Battle Bond  (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 2: Good urban fantasy book, the series improves I like it more, to buy. Urban fantasy, mercenary, halfie, half-elf, dragons, werewolves, murder, hate, golem, poison, dark elves, vampire, search cure, kraken, army contractor, ex-army, romance, chase criminals, dragons law.

Blogs reviews:

The plot is full action from the start. A new dragon shows up, killing humans, and both Val’s boss and Zav wa..

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Overall an enjoyable urban fantasy book that makes me want to return for more stories..

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If you think having one dragon around messes up your life, imagine what it’s like when a second one shows up. I’m Val Thorvald, assassin of magical bad guys and tenuous ally to the dragon lord Zav. He still calls me a mongrel and thinks I’m a criminal, but he healed my wounds after we fought those dark elves together. That’s progress, right? Maybe one day, he’ll deign to use my name. Not that this is my primary concern. I’m busy with a new assignment. Nin, the awesome lady who makes my magical weapons, has a werewolf problem. Specifically, sleazy loser werewolf competitors who want to drive her out of business. Or worse. Normally, a couple of werewolves wouldn’t be a big deal, but these ones have powerful allies. And then there’s that new dragon. It turns out he’s one of Zav’s enemies, and he wants to use me against him. I don’t know why he’s picking on me it’s not like I mean something to Zav but somehow I’ve gotten stuck in the middle of dragon politics. If you think that sounds like a nightmare, you’re right. If I can’t figure out a way to help my friend with the werewolves while keeping these dragons from tearing me apart, we’re both going to end up flatter than the deck chairs when Zav lands on the roof of my apartment building.

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Review of book Sinister Magic (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 1

******* 7 / 10 Review of book Sinister Magic  (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 1

Medium rating of Sinister Magic  (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 1 (2020) Rating : 7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4,06

Opinion of  Sinister Magic  (Lindsay Buroker) / Death Before Dragons 1: Good urban fantasy book, a good start, to buy. I enjoyed it. Urban fantasy, mercenary, halfie, half-elf, dragons, werewolves, murder, hate, golem, poison, dark elves, vampire, search cure, kraken, army contractor, ex-army, romance, chase criminals, dragons law.

Blogs reviews:

The plot is entertaining, as Val deals with being investigated and a magical poisoning. As Val investigate it being her into contact with many different magical be..

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It’s brutal, fascinating and down right hilarious. I love Val, from her snark to her inner monologues, a..

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Sinister Magic is a good book, but I don’t particularly like the main character. Still, I am interested to see where the series goes next. I would give thi..

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The urban fantasy world and hero that Val really reminds me of is Kai Gracen. Kai is also half-elven, also finds it blessing and curse in equal measure, is also a bounty hunter, and his world has a ..

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Sinister Magic starts off pretty well, introducing the supernatural, preternatural, and natural inhabitants around Oregon. Somehow, this set of magical creatures are mostly out in the open to those who care to believe, though from what .,

https://storyandsomnomancy.com/2020/03/31/dragons-and-tigers-and-elves-oh-my-sinister-magic-review/

I’m Val Thorvald, and I’m an assassin. When magical bad guys hurt people, I take care of them. Permanently. This doesn’t make me popular with the rest of the magical community as you can tell from the numerous break-ins and assassination attempts I’ve endured over the years. But thanks to my half elven blood, a powerful sword named Chopper, and a telepathic tiger with an attitude, I’ve always been able to handle my problems with aplomb. Maybe some cursing and swearing, too, but definitely aplomb. That changes when my boss is afflicted with a mysterious disease, a government agent starts investigating me, and a godforsaken dragon shows up in the middle of my latest job.
I’ve taken down vampires, zombies, and ogres, but dragons are way, way more powerful. And it doesn’t look like this one is going to like me. Worse than that, he wants to use his magic to compel me to do his bidding, as if I’m some weak minded minion. That’s not going to happen. I’d die before being some dragon’s slave. But if I can’t figure out a way to avoid him, save my boss, and get rid of the government spook, I’m screwed. Or dead. Or screwed and dead. And that’s never comfortable.
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Lindsay Buroker writer

Links of Lindsay Buroker, writer:

https://lindsayburoker.com/

https://twitter.com/GoblinWriter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Dragon Blood Series / Fantasy:

1. Balanced on the Blade's Edge

Death Before Dragons Series / Urban Fantasy:

1. Sinister Magic

Review of book Faerie Forged (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 3

******* 7 / 10 Review of book Faerie Forged (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 3

Medium rating of Faerie Forged (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 3 (2020) Rating : 7 Stars Goodreads Rating: 4,26

Opinion of Faerie Forged (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 3: Good urban fantasy book, the serie continues well, to buy. I enjoyed it. Smith, fae, postwar, murder, training, court intrigues, haflings, magic objects, werewolves, vampires, metalsmith, fae knight, half-fae, romance, vampire nest, kidnapping, friendship, racism.

Blogs reviews:

I absolutely need the next book in the series after that cliffhanger-y ending. I foresee even more greater danger to Alex and her fri..

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Faerie Forged is a solid continuation of the story. I am eager to see where the story takes us next...

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New world, new rules... Alex is screwed. She’s due at the fae Court of Enchantment in less than twenty-four hours, but she’s not even close to being ready. Her job is hanging by a fraying thread. There’s a new vampire master in town. And several of her werewolf friends have been captured by the Paranatural Task Force. She’s their best chance for release before the full moon reveals their secret, but the Lord of Enchantment is not someone you keep waiting even when he happens to be your grandfather. All Alex can do is call in a favor, hope to hell she can survive the plots of the fae court, and hightail it home to salvage her life. One mistake at court could change everything ..

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Review of book Archmage (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 1

********. 8.5 / 10 Review of book Archmage (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 1

Medium rating of Archmage (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 1 (2015) Rating : 8,5 Stars Goodreads Rating:

Opinion of Archmage (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 1: Very good fantasy book, essential, to buy. I enjoyed it. Fantasy, Dark drows, dwarves, mages, reconquest, demons, friendship, vengance, magic sword, sentient sword, forge, gods, magic, war, intrigues, alliance, fire elemental, magic repair.

Blogs reviews:

Every new book in the series seems different on the surface, but when you really get into the story it is just a retelling of t..

https://archeddoorway.com/2015/07/20/archmage-by-r-a-salvatore-review/

As expected, they will not be able to walk in and set up camp. There will be blood, from skirmishes to epic..

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Salvatore creates compelling characters well, particularly outsiders or those with dark sides who still show signs of humanity. He wisely seems to have chosen not to completely abandon his ..

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The latest Drizzt title and as usual with RA, a book that blows the others out of the water as the events of the series bring to the fore..

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The pall that had descended over the North is gone, and a new day has dawned on a victorious Mithral Hall, but no matter how bright things seem on the surface, Drizzt and his companions know that what lurks just under their feet remains steeped in evil and charged with unimaginable power. The dark elves of Menzoberranzan, including the powerful Archmage Gromph, aren’t done with Drizzt yet. And consumed by their own power struggles, feeling backed into a corner, the drow may just be desperate enough to call on demonic forces from the deepest reaches of the Abyss, and unleash a disaster even the Underdark could never have prepared for.

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R. A. Salvatore writer

Links of R. A. Salvatore, writer:

http://rasalvatore.com/

https://twitter.com/R_A_Salvatore

Homecoming Series / Fantasy:

1. Archmage

Review of book Courting Darkness (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 2

******* 7 / 10 Review of book Courting Darkness (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 2

Medium rating of Courting Darkness (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 2 (2019) Rating : 7 Stars Goodreads Rating: 4,12

Opinion of Courting Darkness (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 2: Good urban fantasy book, the serie continues well, to buy. I enjoyed it. Smith, fae, postwar, murder, training, court intrigues, haflings, magic objects, werewolves, vampires, metalsmith, fae knight, half-fae, police investigation, romance, investigate murders, court intrigues, friendship, racism.

Blogs reviews:

In some instances it was a bit annoying to just have Alex’s viewpoint on the story, especially the fighting scenes. Because she is the weakest, s..

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I think my journey with Alex is going to end at the book. It isn’t because I hated it; it’s just I didn’t exactly like it either. I just slo..

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My worry is that someone close to Alex, maybe a co-worker, will be the one to spill the beans. But, we shall see! I also worry that this series will drag on past the third installment before A..

https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/2019/08/review-courting-darkness-by-lr-braden.html

With mystery and intrigue driving the story, the plot line was well thought out and not once did it seem to drag. Highlighting the dan..

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Deeper into the shadows. . . The paranatural community isn’t done with Alex. She’s been summoned to the fae court, and she's got her hands full trying to prepare. But her date with the fae will have to wait. There’s been a death at the gallery, and the man she hoped would be a part of her future is the prime suspect. Bitter enemies pull her into the middle of a paranatural war for territory that has her dodging police, swords, teeth, and claws—not to mention the truth. The deeper she digs, the more secrets she uncovers, and the less certain she is about the innocence of the one man she wanted to trust. She thought she was done with murder and monsters, but she’ll have to enter the belly of the beast if she hopes to save her friend.,

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Review of book A Drop Of Magic (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 1

******* 7 / 10 Review of book  A Drop Of Magic (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 1

Medium rating of  A Drop Of Magic (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 1 (1990) Rating : 7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 3,98

Opinion of  A Drop Of Magic (L. R. Braden) / The Magicsmith 1: Good urban fantasy book, very good beginning of a serie , very well, to buy. I enjoyed it. Smith, fae, postwar, diplomacy, murders, haflings, magic objects, werewolves, attacks, metalsmith, fae knight, half-fae, romance, discover roots, investigate murders.

Blogs reviews:

This was a very interesting book and I enjoyed reading it immensely. The vibe of it reminds me a bit of Diana Pharaoh Farris and her Diamond City Magic series. Alex..

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It’s depiction of the fae was very similar to that of Patricia Briggs with them as ruthlessly sly and extremely clever. The fae are key aspec..

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Braden did a great job of building the world without leaving you lost with the complexities. I can’t believe this is her f..

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Overall, a really good start to the series. There is plenty of mystery, surprises, twists, and originality to the story that will h..

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The war isn’t over . . . With the world clinging to a fragile peace forced on the Fae by humanity after the Faerie Wars, metalsmith Alex Blackwood is plunged into the world of the half fae who traffick in illegal magical artifacts. Her best friend’s murder and his cryptic last message place her in the crosshairs of a scheme to reignite the decade old war between humans and fae. Worse, violent attacks against her and the arrival of a fae knight on a mission force Alex to face a devastating revelation of who and what she is. To catch a killer, retrieve a dangerous artifact, and stop a war, Alex will have to accept that she’s an unregistered fae “halfer” with a unique magical talent a talent that would change everything she believes about her past, her art, and her future. Her world is crumbling around her, and Alex will have to decide who to trust if she and the world are going to survive......