The hectic unravelling of schemes and unearthing of secrets are well worth the effort needed to keep pace in this creative fantasy novel.
For the right reader, one who loves historical fiction and the cold feeling of text-induced terror, this is sure to terrify, disturb and intrigue.
Part ghost story, part murder mystery and part fairy tale, ‘Flyaway’ feels like a perfect combination of all of Kathleen Jennings’ experiences and imagination.
Johnson explores the intersection of race, violence and personal identity in this powerful, passionate story.
This is a big, fun book, and anyone seeking a dose of large-scale epic fantasy with some fresh viewpoints will be right at home.
This alternate take on Sherlock Holmes asks penetrating questions of its readers, raising issues that are unexplored in Conan Doyle’s original stories.
A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians turns the part of history class you might have slept through into something new, exciting and deeply magical.
Anyone looking to be swept up in a story of dark magic in which nothing is as it seems should give ‘Ninth House’ a try.
Tanzer’s masterful depiction of the relationships among Jane, Miriam and Nancy meshes perfectly with the precision of her magical system.
Akers can be a touch matter-of-fact regarding significant events, but his characterization and magic-building are as believable as they come.
Melissa Caruso slowly feeds the reader clue after clue, and moments of real pain and longing add depth to this mysterious and wonderful fantasy novel.
Durst’s latest novel, full of daring races and twisting halls of intrigue, will surprise and delight even as it feels comforting and familiar.
Readers looking for an utterly fresh fantasy world would do well to give this one a try.
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