The best of the best for 2018. Earning top honors is a tough endeavor. See if you agree with my selections.
Geralt remains AWOL for much of this book, which really is a shame because he has so much potential as a main POV character. Unfortunately, Time of Contempt continues the downward slide in ratings for this series.
Much like watching holiday favorites year after year, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is easily a story one can read each season.
Very well written but The Privilege of the Sword just didn't give me enough to truly enjoy it. Still, it has some moments where it shines so I'm giving it three rockets.
Jilted storytelling and a main character who is missing for much of the book makes Blood of Elves a two rocket read for me.
A story that begins with great promise perhaps becomes a bit too complex for its own good, but ultimately entertains and deserves your consideration.
A promising series fizzles out for me almost from the get-go in this second book in the Dark Tower series.
Blood of the Serpent fails to live up to the legacy of Conan and the vibrant world of Hyboria.
Shadows of Sanctuary offers readers a dark, introspective look at the city of Sanctuary.
Storm Season offers fans more of the gritty, morally complex stories that have defined the series.
A worthy follow-up to the original Thieves' World anthology.
Slaying the Dragon is an insightful and well-researched account of the history of Dungeons & Dragons.
Highly recommended for those who enjoy a richly detailed, morally complex world filled with unpredictable characters and stories.
Before They Are Hanged is a solid follow-up to The Blade Itself.
The Face of Chaos continues to deliver the gritty, morally complex stories that fans of the Thieves’ World series have come to love.
Last Argument of Kings is a thrilling conclusion to Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy.
Best Served Cold is a masterful exploration of vengeance and its consequences.