- Heroes BOOK REVIEWFollowing the stories of the gods, primordials, and other immortals of Mythos, the stories of Heroes turn the focus to, you guessed it, heroes. These are the men and women who rose up and exemplifiedContinue reading “Heroes BOOK REVIEW”
- Mythos BOOK REVIEWGreek myths are stories I have always felt like I have always known just the bare minimum about, but have known something about a lot of those stories. Everyone knows about Zeus and the Olympians,Continue reading “Mythos BOOK REVIEW”
- One Foot in the Fade BOOK REVIEWThe third book in the Fetch Phillips series, One Foot in the Fade sees readers welcomed back to Sunder City by Luke Arnold. Immediately it feels like a very different place from the Sunder ofContinue reading “One Foot in the Fade BOOK REVIEW”
- Dead Man in a Ditch BOOK REVIEWFetch Phillips became a favorite character of mine after reading The Last Smile in Sunder City, and Luke Arnold’s craft at storytelling meant that I have been recommending his books ever since. When I pickedContinue reading “Dead Man in a Ditch BOOK REVIEW”
- The Hunger of the Gods, The Bloodsworn Saga 2 BOOK REVIEWContains spoilers for The Shadow of the Gods. The sequel to what quickly became my favorite new read of 2022, The Hunger of the Gods continues the legacy of the Bloodsworn Saga with its fantasticContinue reading “The Hunger of the Gods, The Bloodsworn Saga 2 BOOK REVIEW”
- The Shadow of the Gods, The Bloodsworn Saga 1 BOOK REVIEWAs surprising as it may seem, the thing that made The Shadow of the Gods first catch my eye was the cover art. Scrolling through social media and it was enough to make me lookContinue reading “The Shadow of the Gods, The Bloodsworn Saga 1 BOOK REVIEW”
- A Court of Silver Flames, ACOTAR 4 BOOK REVIEWIn the longest and potentially most vibrant work of Sarah J. Maas’ I have read, A Court of Silver Flames bursts with color and emotion from the first pages. Returning to the land of PrythianContinue reading “A Court of Silver Flames, ACOTAR 4 BOOK REVIEW”
- A Court of Frost and Starlight, ACOTAR Novella BOOK REVIEWIn what be my favorite showing from Sarah J. Maas in this series thus far, A Court of Frost and Starlight takes a slower, more personal, and frankly enjoyable look at Feyre and her familyContinue reading “A Court of Frost and Starlight, ACOTAR Novella BOOK REVIEW”
- A Court of Wings and Ruin, ACOTAR 3 BOOK REVIEWAfter the high stakes climax of A Court of Mist and Fury, the third book in Sarah J. Maas’ beloved series drops right into the loaded circumstances Feyre Archeron has landed herself in. No longerContinue reading “A Court of Wings and Ruin, ACOTAR 3 BOOK REVIEW”
- A Court of Mist and Fury, ACOTAR 2 BOOK REVIEWUpping the ante from A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury flexes the worldbuilding and complex characters that have defined Sarah J. Maas’ works. Where the first book stood largelyContinue reading “A Court of Mist and Fury, ACOTAR 2 BOOK REVIEW”
- A Court of Thorns and Roses, ACOTAR 1 BOOK REVIEWA Court of Thorns and Roses is a book that was not written for me. In that, I mean I’m not the primary intended audience, at least not on the surface. I’m a man andContinue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses, ACOTAR 1 BOOK REVIEW”
- Assassin’s Quest, The Farseer Trilogy Book 3 BOOK REVIEWAssassin’s Quest was probably my most anticipated read this year, and only after I cruised through the first two books in the Farseer Trilogy. The first two had such an impact, and the third installmentContinue reading “Assassin’s Quest, The Farseer Trilogy Book 3 BOOK REVIEW”
- Royal Assassin, The Farseer Trilogy Book 2 BOOK REVIEWRobin Hobb’s work is some of the greatest in fantasy, and the Farseer Trilogy is the first part of her Realm of the Elderlings, spanning multiple books through several series. Royal Assassin is the heartContinue reading “Royal Assassin, The Farseer Trilogy Book 2 BOOK REVIEW”
- Assassin’s Apprentice, The Farseer Trilogy Book 1 BOOK REVIEWThe Farseer Trilogy was a book series I first picked up solely for the reason I heard Robin Hobb’s name over and over again. When an author’s name is referenced alongside authors whose work IContinue reading “Assassin’s Apprentice, The Farseer Trilogy Book 1 BOOK REVIEW”
- Bloodline, Cradle 9 BOOK REVIEWAfter the conclusion of the Uncrowned King Tournament, Lindon discovers the truth about the Wandering Titan and its inevitable journey to the Sacred Valley. Gathering his friends and allies, Lindon fully commits to his ownContinue reading “Bloodline, Cradle 9 BOOK REVIEW”
- Wintersteel, Cradle 8 BOOK REVIEWWintersteel carries the burden of closing a significant arc in the Cradle series while also having to incorporate heavy backstory elements with ongoing politics and engaging action. From the heightened stakes of the Uncrowned KingContinue reading “Wintersteel, Cradle 8 BOOK REVIEW”
- Uncrowned, Cradle 7 BOOK REVIEWUncrowned begins after the revelation that Akura Charity has decided that Lindon shall train to represent the Akura clan in the Uncrowned King Tournament, potentially taking the place she had intended for Akura Harmony, whoseContinue reading “Uncrowned, Cradle 7 BOOK REVIEW”
- Underlord, Cradle 6 BOOK REVIEWUnderlord, Volume 6 in the Cradle series, begins the rising arc of the Uncrowned King Tournament, a contest between the most talented sacred artists in a series of Mortal Kombat-style duels where winners advance, thoughContinue reading “Underlord, Cradle 6 BOOK REVIEW”
- Ghostwater, Cradle 5 BOOK REVIEWContains spoilers for the Cradle series through Ghostwater. Ghostwater was a two part read for me, and I still don’t fully know how I feel about it. As Cradle: Volume 5, it sits in theContinue reading “Ghostwater, Cradle 5 BOOK REVIEW”
- Skysworn, Cradle 4 BOOK REVIEWWith the imminent arrival of his duel with Jai Long, Lindon’s journey to advance as a sacred artist and challenge himself is quickly overshadowed by a greater threat than the Jai clan exile. An eventContinue reading “Skysworn, Cradle 4 BOOK REVIEW”
- Blackflame, Cradle 3 BOOK REVIEWBlackflame, book 3 of the Cradle series, is the point where the story begins to gain momentum. Not to say that the previous books didn’t have excitement, but Blackflame has the feel of a significantContinue reading “Blackflame, Cradle 3 BOOK REVIEW”
- Soulsmith, Cradle 2 BOOK REVIEWThe second book in the Cradle series, Soulsmith begins to introduce the world, more of the setting and give glimpses of the “wideness” that exists. We have met our protagonist, and we learned his pursuitContinue reading “Soulsmith, Cradle 2 BOOK REVIEW”
- Unsouled, Cradle 1 BOOK REVIEWUnsouled is the first book in the series Cradle, the best-known series of author Will Wight, one of several that are connected through his expanded universe. In a world centered around and defined by mysticalContinue reading “Unsouled, Cradle 1 BOOK REVIEW”
- The Burning White, Lightbringer Book 5 BOOK REVIEWContains mild spoilers for the Lightbringer series. The Burning White, Book 5 of the Lightbringer series, brings the ever-lengthening series to its close. The adventure of unlikely heroes and forceful players reaches the finale inContinue reading “The Burning White, Lightbringer Book 5 BOOK REVIEW”
- The Blood Mirror, Lightbringer Book 4 BOOK REVIEWContains spoilers for the Lightbringer series through The Broken Eye, and mild spoilers for The Blood Mirror. I read through The Blood Mirror in four days, the fastest I have finished a full length novelContinue reading “The Blood Mirror, Lightbringer Book 4 BOOK REVIEW”
- The Broken Eye, Lightbringer Book 3 BOOK REVIEWContains spoilers for the Lightbringer series through The Blinding Knife, and mild spoilers for The Broken Eye. While the first two books in the Lightbringer series were slow to fully hook me, The Broken EyeContinue reading “The Broken Eye, Lightbringer Book 3 BOOK REVIEW”
- The Eye of the World, The Wheel of Time Book 1 BOOK REVIEWThe Wheel of Time is a cornerstone of the modern fantasy genre. Many readers love them, while some have never seen the significance or attraction of the monumental series, despite it’s renown. It cannot beContinue reading “The Eye of the World, The Wheel of Time Book 1 BOOK REVIEW”
- The Gift BOOK REVIEWThe Gift is a departure from my typical reading, but one that I have been looking forward to for a while. I rarely read nonfiction anymore, primarily because of my time at university steeped inContinue reading “The Gift BOOK REVIEW”
- The Slow Regard of Silent Things BOOK REVIEWThe Slow Regard of Silent Things is not your typical book, but that is no reason not to read it. It doesn’t follow a traditional narrative arc, it doesn’t have “conflict,” and doesn’t do mostContinue reading “The Slow Regard of Silent Things BOOK REVIEW”
- Perfect Shadow BOOK REVIEWThe perfect killer might have no past, but master assassin Durzo Blint certainly has a long and tragic one. Perfect Shadow is author Brent Weeks’ way of exploring one of the darker points in theContinue reading “Perfect Shadow BOOK REVIEW”
- The Last Smile in Sunder City BOOK REVIEW“What do you do when the magic runs out?” In a fantasy world of magic and monsters, The Last Smile in Sunder City is a story of one man’s attempt to do some good asContinue reading “The Last Smile in Sunder City BOOK REVIEW”
- Edgedancer BOOK REVIEWIn a short story set within the fantasy epic of Brandon Sanderon’s world, Edgedancer reminds us of the significance of even small characters’ stories, that no beginning is too unimportant, that no character is unworthyContinue reading “Edgedancer BOOK REVIEW”
- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight BOOK REVIEWOne of the many works of J.R.R. Tolkien published posthumously, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a necessary addition to the libraries of readers of Tolkien and of medieval English literature. It falls withinContinue reading “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight BOOK REVIEW”
- A World through Sapphire Eyes BOOK REVIEWI picked up A World through Sapphire Eyes shortly after I met Marie Mackay through social media and discovering our mutual love of books, writing, and fantasy. It was at the beginning of National NovelContinue reading “A World through Sapphire Eyes BOOK REVIEW”
- Rhythm of War, The Stormlight Archive Book 4 BOOK REVIEWContains mild spoilers for Rhythm of War and previous Stormlight Archive books. As we all found ourselves requisitioned away to some degree during 2020, our means of enjoyment and entertainment were drastically challenged. How fortunateContinue reading “Rhythm of War, The Stormlight Archive Book 4 BOOK REVIEW”
- Norse Mythology BOOK REVIEWIt was my love of Neil Gaiman’s work and his storytelling craft that first turned me towards this work. It was in the midst of taking his Art of Storytelling MasterClass that I was firstContinue reading “Norse Mythology BOOK REVIEW”
Book Reviews – Archive
I will be archiving my book reviews here, as a place where I can offer more than a short reflection. My thoughts and insights into a book will reflect my engagement as a reader, not a critic, and will overwhelmingly be about books I have read and enjoyed.
The Writer in White 