Historical fiction at its best. Memnon is a character that history knows so little about, yet Oden breathes a spectacular life into him and has written a superb book.
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Bujold, working her usual writing magic in this final book in The Sharing Knife series, brings everything full circle in a satisfying and successful way.
Assassin's Fate is everything you might expect from Hobb as her masterful storytelling intertwines all of the disparate Elderling worlds and brings to a close the story of one of fantasy's most beloved characters.
Visually stunning, exceptional characters, great action, and more humor than I was expecting. I don’t know what else to say about Black Panther but to go see it.
Vasya is on her own, which is just fine with her. But she's rushing into an unknown danger she isn't ready to face. The Girl in the Tower is another fantastic read from a true up and coming author. It’s rare a series this good comes along, so don’t miss it.
The Bear and the Nightingale is historical fantasy fiction at its best. A vibrant world, rich characters, more than a hint of the supernatural, and an endearing main character who doesn’t have all the answers but isn’t afraid to find them. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a copy of this book now.
Dark Harvest is the perfect Halloween story. Well-written, engaging, and full of rich characters, it's one I can see myself reading every Halloween.
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Heroes by Joe Abercrombie (330 views)A taut, compelling examination of warfare that never loses sight of the human cost.
The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie (307 views)A masterful continuation of Abercrombie's exploration of the First Law universe.
A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie (296 views)A Little Hatred proves fantasy can evolve beyond medieval stasis.
Captain America: Brave New World (274 views)A strong, if imperfect, installment in the MCU.
The Electric State (235 views)A visually mesmerizing but narratively flawed experience.
Don't Look Up (227 views)A sharp satire that hits close to home.
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A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke (185 views)A Short Walk Through a Wide World offers a journey well worth taking.
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