Review of book Resistance / War Fleet 1 (Daniel Young)

***** 5/10 Review of book Resistance  /  War Fleet 1  (Daniel Young)

Medium rating of  Resistance (Daniel Young) / War Fleet 1  (year 2020) Rating :  5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4,06

Opinion of  Resistance (Daniel Young) / War Fleet 1: Entertaining, looking forward to reading the next in the series. To spend the time. Too much action in a short time when reading it I would prefer it to be more elaborate.  Scifi, mining space ship, aliens, space war, space captain, space marines, space engineer, outcast, haunt past, weapon of mass destruction, space battles.

Blogs reviews:

One ship. One discovery. No going back. Overseeing a mining operation in the middle of nowhere on a warship with more bark than bite, Captain Frank Olsen has a problem. A chance discovery has suddenly thrown his dig into the galactic spotlight and every power in the region, both friend and foe, is descending on Olsen's location. It's soon clear that what they've found isn't just a curiosity. It's something far more sinister. As Olsen struggles to hold the line, a new alien race appears and the balance of power in the galaxy begins to shift. With time running out and help light years away, it's up to Olsen, his aging ship and an inexperienced crew to stop a disaster that threatens to wipe out humanity.

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Review of book Heart of Malice / Alice Worth1 (Lisa Edmonds)

******* 7/10 Review of book Heart of Malice  / Alice Worth 1  (Lisa Edmonds)

Medium rating of  Heart of Malice (Lisa Edmonds) / Alice Worth 1  (year 2017)  Rating :  7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4,13

Opinion of  Heart of Malice (Lisa Edmonds) / Alice Worth 1: Entertaining new series of a urban fantasy investigator. Essential, to buy and enjoy.  Urban fantasy, cabal, magical object, mage, blood magic, earth magic, magic, magic null, private investigator,ghost, hidden past.

Blogs reviews:

As much as I am intrigued as to where the Alice Worth series is headed, at this time, I’m not interested in continuing on...

https://adeleisreading.wordpress.com/2021/09/03/heart-of-malice-by-lisa-edmonds-book-review/

This is both a strength, but also a minor critique, in that while I learned a lot, I sometimes found her almost mathematical blow-by-blow explanations of how the magic worked too clinical and almost boring. .

http://www.untetheredrealms.com/2021/09/book-review-of-heart-of-malice-by-lisa.html

I went ahead and bought the next in the series instantly at the end, and not because of cliffhangers, folks, the story wraps up nicely in the first book, but because the story also introduced all kinds of potential conflicts and other baddies..

https://kblincoln.wordpress.com/2021/02/02/book-review-4-stars-heart-of-malice-by-lisa-edmonds/

The first time Moses Murphy’s granddaughter killed on his orders, she was six years old. For twenty years, she was a prisoner of an organized crime syndicate, forced to use her magic to make Moses the most powerful and feared man on the East Coast. To escape his cruelty, she faked her own death and started a new life as Alice Worth. As a private investigator specializing in cases involving the supernatural, Alice walks a precarious line between atoning for the sins of her grandfather’s cabal and keeping her true identity hidden. Hired to investigate the disappearance of a mysterious object of power, Alice enlists the help of Malcolm, a ghost running from a past as nightmarish as her own. It soon becomes clear the missing object was taken by someone with a dangerous secret and an unknown agenda. When her client is kidnapped, Alice must find her and the object of power before a vengeful killer destroys the city and slaughters thousands starting with Alice. 

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Heart of Malice (Lisa Edmonds) / Alice Worth 1 

Books I didn't like

 To Free the Rising Storm / The ReEmergence Chronicles 1 (C.N. Maxwell) 4 Stars

books, curse, demon,  druids, dryamorn, dwarves, elves, friendship, illness, mages, magic, magic books, romance, sorcerers, portals, discover powers, attempted murder, parental abuse, hide powers

I left it almost at the end of reading, I wouldn't read the next one in the series.

Lisa Edmonds writer

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Review of book Dead Witch Walking / Rachel Morgan 1 / The Hollows 1 (Kim Harrison)

******* 7/10 Review of book Dead Witch Walking  / Rachel Morgan 1 / The Hollows 1  (Kim Harrison)

Medium rating of  Dead Witch Walking (Kim Harrison) / Rachel Morgan 1 / The Hollows 1  (year 2004)  Rating :  7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4,03

Opinion of  Dead Witch Walking (Kim Harrison) / Rachel Morgan 1 / The Hollows 1: Very good beginning of a new series of witches and vampires. Essential, to buy and enjoy.  Urban fantasy, romance, fae, murder, pixies, spells, witches, vampires, supernatural police, transformation, bewitched, apocalypse, capture, roommate, fire company, assassination attempts, investigation..

Blogs reviews:

Good pacing, good characters, and strong writing makes this read—even at 400+ pages—a quick one…and leaves the reader eager for more...

https://www.thebooksmugglers.com/2008/02/book-review-dead-witch-walking.html

If you don't like reading about spells and witchcraft, this series is not for you, because Rachel spends a lot of time "stirring spells" as she calls it...

http://www.idsoratherbereading.com/2010/05/review-of-dead-witch-walking-rachel.html

The writing was fabulous and just utterly perfect and surprisingly better than I expected. I read every book in Kim Harrison..

https://hitormissbooks.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/review-of-dead-witch-walking-the-hollows-1-by-kim-harrison/

I first discovered Kim Harrison's Hollows series about seven years ago and I remember devouring the first 6 or so book..

http://www.feelingfictional.com/2016/11/review-dead-witch-walking-kim-harrison.html

Things that seem trivial now make sense in later books, and characters that seem secondary now are major later on..

https://ruthsic.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/review-dead-witch-walking-by-kim-harrison/

There isn’t anything in the way of romance in this book. There’s some teasing between the friends and potential for romance with some sexy characters on the scene..

https://booksofmyheart.net/2019/10/26/icymi-dead-witch-walking-by-kim-harrison/

Although this series is not particularly fast moving, it is so character-driven that I was completely absorbed nonetheless..

https://nikihawkes.com/2012/10/17/dead-witch-walking-rachel-morgan-1-by-kim-harrison-55-stars/

I did grab a copy since it was on sale for $2.99 and I also picked up a discounted audiobook.  The narrator did a nice job but I didn’t like anything about this story enough to want to bother with book 2...

https://ebookobsessed.com/2019/02/audiobook-review-dead-witch-walking-by-kim-harrison/

It’s a book that does a lot of work setting up its world, but manages to create interesting characters with compelling problems..

https://inconsistentpacing.com/2017/07/22/dead-witch-walking-kim-harrison-review/

All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party.. and to feed. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator eat predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized. A bounty hunter and witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead.. or ..more

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Dead Witch Walking (Kim Harrison) / Rachel Morgan 1 / The Hollows 1  

Kim Harrison writer

 Kim Harrison (born 1966) is a pen name of American author Dawn Cook. Kim is best known as the author of the New York Times #1 best selling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fanta.. Wiki

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Fantasy Urban Series:

Rachel Morgan / The Hollows

1 . Dead Witch Walking   7 Stars

Review of book Fantasy The Eightfold Knife / Frostborn 2 (Jonathan Moeller)

******** 8 /10 Review of book Fantasy The Eightfold Knife / Frostborn 2 (Jonathan Moeller)

Medium rating of  The Eightfold Knife (Jonathan Moeller) /  Frostborn 2 (year 2013)  Rating :  8 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.04

Opinion of  The Eightfold Knife (Jonathan Moeller) /  Frostborn 2  : Good, has been read again, I liked the first book better but it's ok, let's buy. Fantasy, atack, children kidnapped, dark elves ruins, dreams, dwarves, elves, ex-knight, kobolds, mages, omen, orcs, undead, urdmordar, urdomar, wolfmen, amnesia

Blogs reviews:

RIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight, banished and outcast from the High King's realm. Yet Ridmark alone sees the danger. The dread Frostborn shall return, and unless Ridmark can warn the realm, the Frostborn will entomb the world in ice forever. CALLIANDE wields mighty magic. Yet her memory is gone, her past forgotten. But her foes remember, and they are coming for her. GAVIN is the son of the praefectus of the village of Aranaeus, and men and women and children are disappearing from their homes as shadowy, bestial shapes prowl through the forest. Yet no one will heed Gavin's warnings of other creatures stirring in the darkness. Creatures that feast upon the souls of their victims... 

Books of Frostborn series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  The Eightfold Knife (Jonathan Moeller) /  Frostborn 2   :  

Review of book Fantasy The Ruins of Gorlan / Ranger's Apprentice 1 (John Flanagan)

******** 8 /10 Review of book Fantasy The Ruins of Gorlan / Ranger's Apprentice 1 (John Flanagan)

Medium rating of  The Ruins of Gorlan (John Flanagan) /  Ranger's Apprentice 1 (year 2004)  Rating :  8 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.23

Opinion of  The Ruins of Gorlan (John Flanagan) /  Ranger's Apprentice 1 : Very good and incredible fantasy series, essential, to buy and enjoy. Fantasy, choosing day, dark creatures, friendship, knight training, fight for throne, ranger training, rangers, trap, killers, bullies, assassins, war.

Blogs reviews:

 This is a series that could translate easily to the big screen. I also enjoyed that it was lighthearted and had many humorous moments bet..

https://www.danieladorno.com/review-rangers-apprentice-the-ruins-of-gorlan/

Sturdily competent fantasy from a veteran Australian screenwriter, this quartet opener introduces f..

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/john-flanagan/ruins-gorlan/

A fun book, though very much taken after the Lord of the Rings.(Rangers, the bad guy's name is 'Morgarath' instead of 'Morgoth,' there are 'Wargals' and not 'Wargs') but..

http://www.squeakycleanreviews.com/review.cfm?review_id=906

I recommend this book unreservedly to grade school boys and girls ages eight and above. Readers should ..

https://heightsforum.org/review/rangers-apprentice-ruins-gorlan/

They have always scared him in the past the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15 year old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied....

Morgarath, the exiled lord of the bleak, barren Mountains of Rain and Night has been waiting fifteen years in his dark realm, carefully planning his revenge against the Kingdom of Araluen. His former fief, known as Gorlan, was long ago brought to ruin as a result of his unsuccessful rebellion against King Duncan. Now he silently plots to rebel again, rallying hideo..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ruins_of_Gorlan

Books of Ranger's Apprentice series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  The Ruins of Gorlan (John Flanagan) /  Ranger's Apprentice 1 :  

John Flanagan writer

 John Anthony Flanagan is an Australian fantasy author best known for his m..

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Review of book Scifi Galactic Breach / Ruins of galaxy 2 (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney)

******* 7 /10 Review of book Scifi Galactic Breach / Ruins of galaxy 2 (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney)

Medium rating of  Galactic Breach (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney) /  Ruins of galaxy 2 (year 2019)  Rating :  7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.38

Opinion of  Galactic Breach (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney) /  Ruins of galaxy 2 : Better than the first in the series, fun, to buy. Scifi, politic intrigue, senators, technology, space navy, posesion, AI, alien library, alien contact, mercenary, diplomacy, galatic republic, discover world, free prisoners, escape from planet, different cultures, betrayals, unknown civilization, split personality.

Blogs reviews:

A city on the brink of war. Marines held hostage by merciless warlords. After Lieutenant Magnus awakes from the orbital strike that nearly killed him, he discovers that a small contingent of his Marine platoon has also survived. Hope glimmers as he devises a plan to rescue them. But when Magnus learns that his men are being held hostage by a deadly tribe, he fears the worst. Aided by volunteers from a group of elite Marauders, Magnus must attempt to cross the hostile city of Oosafar. Time is running out...and he has no choice but to undertake the most deadly urban assault of his career.

Books of Ruins of galaxy series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Galactic Breach (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney) /  Ruins of galaxy 2  :  

Review of book Fantasy Dragon Magus / Dragon Magus 1 (D.B. King)

*** 3.5 /10 Review of book Fantasy Dragon Magus / Dragon Magus 1 (D.B. King)

Medium rating of  Dragon Magus (D.B. King) /  Dragon Magus 1 (year 2021)  Rating :  3.5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.45

Opinion of  Dragon Magus (D.B. King) /  Dragon Magus 1 : I just read it but it cost me, I don't know if I should buy the next book in the series. Regular. Fantasy, abbey, battlemages, abandoned baby, disappear magic, combat training, court intrigues, dragon, dragon sigil, druid, elves, harvest creatures, junkyard, mages, magic, magic guild, magic training, prince, treants, undead.

Blogs reviews:

Dragons have been extinct for centuries...can one young man bring them back? Raphael was born with the mark of the dragon. His foster father taught him a mysterious and ancient magic unlike anything seen since the last dragon left the world. Now, at the age of 18, he is accepted into a guild of mages with the promise of learning more about his unique magic. Raphael's strange powers could very well lead to the return of the dragons. The road will not be easy, but Raphael will find friends along the way, each with their own paths of progression and magical fates.

Books of Dragon Magus series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Dragon Magus / Dragon Magus 1 (D.B. King)
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Review of book Fantasy Legends Awake / The Books Of Legends 1 (Alex Stiles)

******* 7 /10 Review of book Fantasy Legends Awake / The Books Of Legends 1 (Alex Stiles)

Medium rating of  Legends Awake (Alex Stiles) /  The Books Of Legends 1 (year 2021)  Rating :  7 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.25

Opinion of  Legends Awake (Alex Stiles) /  The Books Of Legends 1 : Entertaining, it improves as we read, to buy. Fantasy, academy, bullies, creatures atacks, friendship, library, magic gate, magic objects, magic warrior, staff, teenage boy, war, search for a cure, learn to fly, survival training, poisoning, assassination attempts, invent past, lose memory, sabotage, work tavern.

Blogs reviews:

When a teenage boy with no memory arrives at a survival academy, his extraordinary abilities shine through, but will they be enough to save his friends? Alone in an unfamiliar world, fourteen year old Peran is suffering from amnesia. With society still consumed by decades old war and the ancient sorcery of the Stoneborn warriors, he finds refuge in an academy of combat and survival. But Peran struggles to fit in, and when he defeats opponents beyond his skill, fellow students suspect his extraordinary abilities, leaving even his friends to wonder who or what he really is. When out testing their skills, his dorm mate falls victim to a coffin mouth viper and only the Elin Shard can save him. Peran sets out to find the magical artifact, but to succeed against the legendary predators he encounters, he must first confront his true identity.

Books of The Books Of Legends series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Legends Awake (Alex Stiles) /  The Books Of Legends 1  :  

Alex Stiles writer

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Review of book Fantasy The King's Secret / Path of the Ranger 2 (Pedro Urvi)

******* 7,5 /10 Review of book Fantasy The King's Secret / Path of the Ranger 2 (Pedro Urvi)

Medium rating of  The King's Secret (Pedro Urvi) /  Path of the Ranger 2 (year 2020)  Rating :  7,5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.46

Opinion of  The King's Secret (Pedro Urvi) /  Path of the Ranger 2 : I lower the level a bit compared to the previous one but hey, read and buy. Fantasy, magic, secrets, shifter, sorcerer, training,  war, capture, dead parents, death row, dragon, release, evidence, rescue.

Blogs reviews:

War has broken out in the North. The Corrupt Lord of the Ice has invaded Norghana with a host from the Frozen Continent. Will the King and the Rangers manage to stop him, or will they die in the attempt? Darthor is seeking to dethrone King Uthar. He is on his way to conquer Norghana and take the crown. He has invaded the kingdom and has a host from the Frozen Continent at his command: Wild Ones of the Ice, Snow Trolls, Albino Ogres, Semi Giants, Tundra Dwellers, Arcanes of the Glaciers and creatures unlike anything anybody has ever seen before. Uthar gathers together his armies and prepares to repel him. But not all the Norghanian nobles are with the King. The Western League does not support him; they want to regain the crown for the West, for the Olafstones. Lasgol and his partners will have to overcome an arduous second year of instruction at the Camp if they want to become Rangers one day. The tests will be far harder, the effort required much greater. Rivalries will surface, but also companionship and even love. He will find out that he does not know the whole truth about what happened to his parents, or about his new friend Camu. New mysteries will arise which he will have to investigate and solve. These will drive him to confront life and death situations and to consider the possibility that the real enemy may not be the one it appears to be. Will Lasgol and his friends survive the second year of training? Will they survive the war? Will he succeed in solving the mysteries that surround him? Will he find out the betrayals, and the true enemy?

Books of Path of the Ranger series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  The King's Secret (Pedro Urvi) /  Path of the Ranger 2  :  

Review of book Scifi Ruins of galaxy / Ruins of galaxy 1 (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney)

****** 6 /10 Review of book Scifi Ruins of galaxy / Ruins of galaxy 1 (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney)

Medium rating of  Ruins of galaxy (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney) /  Ruins of galaxy 1 (year 2019)  Rating :  6 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.15

Opinion of  Ruins of galaxy (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney) /  Ruins of galaxy 1 : Entertaining can be read, to pass the time, I will continue reading the series. Scifi, space diplomacy, attack, aliens, mercenary, AI, romance, powers, space war, space politics, senator, dreams, children, star system, marital problems, space persecution, space gate, space pods, romance, senators, space navy, powers, space republic, encrypted object, assassination attempt, boarding, survival, free hostage, unknown civilization, discover world, split personality .

Blogs reviews:

I really like the universe that he and Hopper have created. There seems to be a lot of world outside of what you see in the...

https://garyoswald.wordpress.com/2019/09/15/review-ruins-of-the-galaxy-by-j-n-chaney-and-christopher-hopper/

My favorite part of the book is when they finally figure out who the antagonist is and some of their motivation. It takes a little bit to get there, but there is a bit of political intrigue which needs time to ma..

https://gregreviewsscifi.com/ruins-of-the-galaxy-book-1/

The Jujari are ready for peace. Awen, a young member of the Order of the Luma, is charged with brokering the peace. The Republic has assigned the elite Marine Recon to protect the Luma. Lieutenant Magnus’s Charlie Platoon is given the assignment to escort the Luma and provide protection during the negotiations. When the meeting doesn’t go as planned Lieutenant Magnus and Awen embark on a journey of political intrigue and lost civilizations while battling a dangerous new enemy.

Books of Ruins of galaxy series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Ruins of galaxy (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney) /  Ruins of galaxy 1  :  

Christopher Hopper writer

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J. N. Chaney writer

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https://jnchaney.com/

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Review of book Fantasy The Traitor's Son / Path of the Ranger 1 (Pedro Urvi)

******** 8 /10 Review of book Fantasy The Traitor's Son / Path of the Ranger 1 (Pedro Urvi)

Medium rating of  The Traitor's Son (Pedro Urvi) /  Path of the Ranger 1 (year 2019)  Rating :  8 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.32

Opinion of  The Traitor's Son (Pedro Urvi) /  Path of the Ranger 1 : Very good, a very entertaining new series, essential to buy and enjoy. Fantasy, bullies, bully, egg, father traitor, friendship, hate, magic, orphan, ranger, training, competition, assassination attempts, clear name, pariah.

Blogs reviews:

The world building was lovely. I felt as though I was on the journey with Lasgol. I could picture the surroundings clearly. I liked the descriptive..

https://cbybookclub.blogspot.com/2022/03/book-review-traitors-son-path-of-ranger.html

A kingdom in danger, a great betrayal, a boy seeking to redeem his father's honor. Will he succeed in exonerating him and saving the realm from an enemy in the shadows before it is too late for the whole North? By the age of fifteen, Lasgol has endured a hard childhood and lives, cornered and hated, in a small village in the North. He is the son of the traitor, the man who betrayed the kingdom and tried to kill the King. His only companions are the mountains and the snow, ever present in the region. Yet he refuses to believe that his father is guilty, even though the King himself was a witness to the betrayal. Lasgol is determined to clear his father's name and to do this he has only a single option: the School of Rangers, a secret place where the respected and feared defenders of the lands of the kingdom are trained for four years. Going there is insane, hate and death await him. But as the son of a Ranger, he is entitled to attend. At the Camp he will find himself involved in political intrigues, disloyalties and fights. He will encounter hatred and fearsome enemies, but also a handful of friends, novices as much out of place as he is himself, determined to do whatever is necessary to pass the first year... without dying in the attempt. Will Lasgol survive the first year of instruction at the Rangers' Camp? Will he find out what happened to his father? Will he be able to clear his name?

Books of Path of the Ranger series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  The Traitor's Son (Pedro Urvi) /  Path of the Ranger 1  :  

Books that are being read

The Burning Bridge / Ranger's Apprentice 2 (John Flanagan)

Bracing for a final clash with the evil warlord Morgarath, the Rangers rally the kingdom's allies, and Will is chosen, along with his friend Horace, as special envoys to nearby Celtica. But the simple mission soon takes an unsettling turn - the Celticans have disappeared, their town abandoned. The scheming hand of Morgarath, it seems, has been far from idle. He has found a way to bring his legions over the once impassible eastern mountains and is planning to ambush the king's army in a rout. Now with help many miles away, Will and Horace are the only ones standing in the way of the dark lord's plans.They have shown great skill and courage in their training, but how will they fare in the face of true evil?

Gateway to War / Ruins of galaxy 3 (Christopher Hopper, J. N. Chaney)

Hunted by the Republic. Desperate to stop the enemy. Lieutenant Magnus survives the harrowing rescue of his unit only to find himself charged with treason by the very military he's pledged his allegiance to. Now, he must attempt to escort Piper to the Luma homeward of Worru before dark forces discover her otherworldly abilities. But once there, Magnus finds himself confronting new enemies in the place he least expects to find them.  Meanwhile, Awen uncovers a new plot that threatens to upend order throughout the galaxy. She and Magnus find their way to an alien world where they must work together to build a new team from the ruins of the warriors who remain loyal to the cause of galactic freedom. Can Magnus survive the wave of violence heading his way? Will Awen be able to help a young prodigy harness an unthinkable new power found in the Unity?

The King's Ranger / The King's Ranger 1 (A.C. Cobble)

Rew, the king’s ranger, accepted a role on the far edge of the realm to avoid the morass of intrigue and betrayal that bleeds from the heart of the kingdom. His only desire is to shoulder the burden he’s taken, to protect the village of Eastwatch, and to monitor the wilderness beyond. When three youths are arrested for petty theft in the village and beg for his help, Rew’s oldest friend insists he take responsibility for them. By ties stronger than steel, Rew is forced onto a path he knows leads to chaos and death. Through a resurgence of monsters summoned in ages prior, war between the royal line, and back stabbing treachery, the king’s ranger will battle to grant the youths a life he never had a chance of. But as they venture farther from the wilderness he calls home, Rew can feel the magical pull at the center of the kingdom, demanding he return to face his past and his family’s terrible legacy. Only he knows the secret of the king, and the risk it poses to the entire realm.

Levon's Trade / Levon Cade 1 (Chuck Dixon)

Levon Cade left his profession behind to work construction. He just wants to live an anonymous life and be a good dad to his daughter. But when a local girl vanishes he’s asked to return to the skills that made him a mythic figure in the shadowy world of counter-terrorism. His hunt for the missing college student takes him to the heart of a vicious criminal conspiracy. Levon’s actions create a chain reaction that threatens all he holds dear. It’s time for him to return to his trade. 

Moon Called / Mercy Thompson 1 (Patricia Briggs)

Mercedes Thompson, aka Mercy, is a talented Volkswagen mechanic living in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. She also happens to be a walker, a magical being with the power to shift into a coyote at will. Mercy's next door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a bus for a vampire. This is the world of Mercy Thompson, one that looks a lot like ours but is populated by those things that go bump in the night. And Mercy's connection to those things is about to get her into some serious hot water...

Pedro Urvi writer

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Review of book Fantasy The Gray Knight / Frostborn 1 (Jonathan Moeller)

******** 8.5 /10 Review of book Fantasy The Gray Knight / Frostborn 1 (Jonathan Moeller)

Medium rating of  The Gray Knight (Jonathan Moeller) /  Frostborn 1 (year 2013)  Rating :  8.5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 3.95

Opinion of  The Gray Knight (Jonathan Moeller) /  Frostborn 1 : ery good, reread, essential, to enjoy and continue the series. Not to be missed, pure and simple fantasy. Fantasy, black magic, dark elves, dwarves, ex-knight, kingdom politics, kobolds, mages, magic, magic swords, menhir ring, omen, orcs, orcs raid, posesion, rescue, sacrifice, shamans, siege, soulstone, amnesia.

Blogs reviews:

Have you read this book? Am I missing something or did you feel disappointed by it too? Would you or have you read the rest of this serie..

https://readyoufools2020.wordpress.com/2021/03/09/frostborn-the-gray-knight-by-jonathan-moeller-book-review/

A thousand years ago, the last grandson of Arthur Pendragon led the survivors of Britain through a magical gate to a new world, a world of magic and high elves, of orcs and kobolds and stranger, darker creatures. Now the descendants of the exiles rule a mighty kingdom, peaceful and prosperous under the rule of the High King. But a shadow threatens to devour the kingdom. RIDMARK ARBAN was once a Swordbearer, a knight of renown. Now he is a branded outcast, stripped of his sword, and despised as a traitor. But he alone sees the danger to come. CALLIANDE awakens in the darkness, her memories gone, and creatures of terrible power hunting her. For she alone holds the secret that can save the world or destroy it utterly. The secret of the Frostborn.

Books of Frostborn series:

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  The Gray Knight (Jonathan Moeller) /  Frostborn 1  :  

Review of book Blood Cross / Jane Yellowrock 2 (Faith Hunter)

******** 8/10 Review of book Blood Cross  / Jane Yellowrock 2  (Faith Hunter)

Medium rating of  Blood Cross (Faith Hunter) / Jane Yellowrock 2 (year 2010)  Rating :  8.5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4,15

Opinion of  Blood Cross (Faith Hunter) / Jane Yellowrock 2: Very good, essential to buy and read, the series continues very well. Urban fantasy, black magic, bounty hunter, kidnapping, police, priestess, romance, skinwalker, vampire politics, vampires, witches..

Blogs reviews:

Blood Cross has vampires galore, plus fast paced action, surprising plot twists, plenty of magic and no shortage of blood – what more coul..

https://www.lovevampires.com/fhbloodcross.html

As a story, Blood Cross moved quickly and engaged in more world building. My main plot criticism of the first book was that it was slo..

http://www.fangsforthefantasy.com/2012/02/review-of-blood-cross-by-faith-hunter.html

This installment was a page-turner, which shouldn’t surprise me considering its predecessor. Rich character development and plenty of a..

http://www.thediscriminatingfangirl.com/2010/05/22/review-blood-cross-by-faith-hunter/

There are a number of histories told, from the dispersal of the one family of vampires into the many, the rise of the out-clan, the origin of vampires, the revolt in Saint Domingue and t..

https://www.booksmoviesreviewsohmy.com/book-review-blood-cross-by-faith-hunter/

This is a pretty serious urban fantasy, not a light, fluffy, sparkly one. If you prefer the latter, then I don’t think Jane is for you. But if you’re a fan of the former, then I’ll bet you’ll love Ja..

http://www.dreyslibrary.com/2013/03/jane-yellowrock-2-blood-cross-by-faith-hunter-repost/

Jane Yellowrock is back on the prowl against the children of the night... The vampire council has hired skinwalker Jane Yellowrock to hunt and kill one of their own who has broken sacred ancient rules but Jane quickly realizes that in a community that is thousands of years old, loyalties run deep... With the help of her witch best friend and local vigilantes, Jane finds herself caught between bitter rivalries and closer than ever to the secret origin of the entire vampire race. But in a city of old grudges and dark magic, Jane will have to fight to protect both sides, even if no one will protect her.

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Blood Cross (Faith Hunter) / Jane Yellowrock 2:  

Review of book Hero (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 3

******* 7/10 Review of book Hero  (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 3

Medium rating of  Hero (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 3 (2016)  Rating :  7,5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 4.47

Opinion of  Hero (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 3 : Well, but lower the level of the series a bit, to buy. I enjoyed it. Fantasy, dark elves, demons, dragons, dwarves, fire elemental, friendship, giants, gods, haflings, magic, monastery, romance, warrior training, mental illness, intrigues, reconstruction, succubus, bandits, seek a cure .

Blogs reviews:

 That doesn’t mean they were bad, or boring, just that they didn’t particularly lend themselves to my usual verbosity. ..

https://strangecurrencies.org/2017/01/24/review-of-maestro-and-hero-by-r-a-salvatore/

This was a good ending to the trilogy, most likely the series. Possibly the most emotional I have be..

https://thebloggoblin.com/2016/11/05/hobs-review-of-hero-homecoming-3-the-legend-of-drizzt-30-by-r-a-salvatore/

All that aside, I did finish the book and it was a decent enough conclusion to the trilogy and I’m sure I will read the next ..

https://archeddoorway.com/2017/05/29/hero-homecoming-3-by-r-a-salvatore-review/

In conclusion, if you are a fan of The Legend of Drizzt, you must read Hero.  If for no other reason, do it to bid farewell to..

https://bookwraiths.com/2016/10/25/hero/

Something akin to “peace" has come to the Underdark. The demon hordes have receded, and now the matron mothers argue over the fate of Drizzt Do'Urden. Even so, it becomes clear to one matriarch after another that while the renegade drow may come and go Menzoberranzan, the City of Spiders will crawl forever on. And so Drizzt is free to return to his home on the surface once again. Scores are settled as lives are cut short, yet other lives move on. For the lone drow there is only a single final quest: a search for peace, for family, for home for the future.

The story begins by reviewing what Regis and Wulfgar have been up to while the other Companions of the Hall have been securing Gauntlgrym and .. https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Hero



First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Hero (R. A. Salvatore) / Homecoming 3 :  

Review of book Junkyard Cats / Junkyard Cats 1 (Faith Hunter)

******* 7/10 Review of book Junkyard Cats / Junkyard Cats 1 (Faith Hunter)

Medium rating of  Junkyard Cats (Faith Hunter) / Junkyard Cats 1 (2020)  Rating :  7.5 Stars   Goodreads Rating: 3.78

Opinion of  Junkyard Cats (Faith Hunter) / Junkyard Cats 1: Well a new Hunter series to watch out for, buy and read. Scifi, black market, cats, cyborg, junkyard, nanobots, scrapyard, spaceship, spaceship crashed, weapons, attack..

Blogs reviews:

I loved the AI, the cats…and the story as it unfolded. Hunter didn’t do a lot of info dumping, rather she shared as things became relevant, allowing the pace to remain..

https://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/2020/03/junkyard-cats-by-faith-hunter.html

I just wish I could find some info on where Shining Smith and the Cats go from here. Because they are awesome..

https://www.readingreality.net/2020/01/review-junkyard-cats-by-faith-hunter/

I enjoyed “Junkyard Cats”, consuming it in two days and finishing it with a “Wow, that was good* feeling that was rapidly followed by, “When do I get more..

https://mikefinnsfiction.com/2020/01/06/junkyard-cats-by-faith-hunter-a-high-impact-novella-that-i-hope-is-the-start-of-a-new-series/

Was something amazing. I absolutely adored Junkyard Cats and every element that Faith Hunter wove into the s..

https://quirkycatsfatstacks.com/2020/01/10/review-junkyard-cats-by-faith-hunter/

Junkyard Cats delivered an action-packed fast-paced story that captivated my imagination but also..

https://genreminxreviews.wordpress.com/2020/01/27/review-audiobook-junkyard-cats-faith-hunter/

This is one of those audiobooks I will be going back to very soon for a re-listen. But there’s more. I’ve blogged her before about how a teacher used reading for a punishment for my son when he was in elementary school...

http://nocturnal-lives.com/review-junkyard-cats-by-faith-hunter/

I loved Junkyard Cats for the backstory, the blend of tech and otherworldly, the sci-fi elements, the characters. If you enjoy a good dystopian read with all the abo..

http://www.dreyslibrary.com/2020/02/junkyard-cats-by-faith-hunter/

After the Final War, after the appearance of the Bug aliens and their enforced peace, Shining Smith is still alive, still doing business from the old scrapyard bequeathed to her by her father. But Shining is now something more than human. And the scrapyard is no longer just a scrapyard, but a place full of secrets that she has guarded for years. This life she has built, while empty, is predictable and safe. Until the only friend left from her previous life shows up, dead, in the back of a scrapped Tesla warplane, a note to her clutched in his fingers a note warning her of a coming attack.Someone knows who she is. Someone knows what she is guarding. Will she be able to protect the scrapyard? Will she even survive? Or will she have to destroy everything she loves to keep her secrets out of the wrong hands?

First pages / excerpts and first chapters of  Junkyard Cats (Faith Hunter) / Junkyard Cats 1: