I’m a big fan of empire building strategy games, starting first with Age of Empires II when I was around 8 yrs old, followed by many others. I went from RTS (real time strategy) to turn based strategy with Civ Revolution before moving onto Medieval II Total War and Empire Total War. This changed everything.Continue reading “10 Reasons you might want to play Total War: Warhammer”
Category Archives: Fantasy
The Midnight Library – Review
Author – Matt HaigPages – 288 A thought provoking, life affirming read that some readers won’t realise they desperately needed until they complete it – beautifully put together. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a book I may find myself coming back to again and again. It’s one I encourage anyone to read, especiallyContinue reading “The Midnight Library – Review”
Shadow of a Dead God – Review
Author – Patrick SamphirePages – 362 A really fun fantasy murder mystery that grabs you on the first page and doesn’t let go. Immediate Thoughts I was seriously impressed by Patrick Samphire’s Shadow of a Dead God, which helped get me through a very dreary week or two. It was incredibly fun, full of heartContinue reading “Shadow of a Dead God – Review”
Truth and Other Lies – Review
A brilliant Norse mythology read that stands on its own merits to produce a witty, unique and enjoyable love story that keeps you turning page after page. Truth and Other Lies first came to my attention during Norsevember at the end of last year, in which Lyra Wolf got really involved! I’d added her bookContinue reading “Truth and Other Lies – Review”
Ioth City of Lights – Review
Author – D. P. WoolliscroftPages – 596 There are minor spoilers for Kingshold in this review, though I’m confident most of them have been ironed out. If you want to read my review for Kingshold first, you can do so here! A deeper dive into D P Woolliscroft’s wonderful high fantasy world, building on everythingContinue reading “Ioth City of Lights – Review”
The Bone Shard Daughter – Review
A solid and imaginative debut with refreshing elements and characters you begin to become attached to. Author – Andrea Stewart Pages – 438 The Bone Shard Daughter is one of the rare books I did almost no research on before buying – I liked the short bit of premise I’d read and a couple ofContinue reading “The Bone Shard Daughter – Review”
Knight of the Silver Circle – Review
A second enjoyable entry to the Dragonslayer series that sticks with the formula that made the first book a fast-paced, fun read, whilst adding a few new elements to keep things fresh. Author – Duncan M HamiltonPages – 320 For those that either haven’t read book one, Dragonslayer (or my review for it) you mightContinue reading “Knight of the Silver Circle – Review”
Wyrd Gods – Review
A unique type of fantasy that excels in successfully drawing on mythologies; the uninitiated however may need to put in a bit more work to appreciate it fully. Author – Susana Imaginário Pages – 394 Thankyou very much to Susana for providing me with an audiobook copy of Wyrd Gods in exchange for an honestContinue reading “Wyrd Gods – Review”
Theft of Swords – Review
Author – Michael J Sullivan Pages – 649 A fun and action packed traditional fantasy with themes of brotherhood, humour and power-plays which was perfect to jump in for the ride without having to think too hard. The Riyria books are a series I’ve been eyeing up for a while after a number of recommendations.Continue reading “Theft of Swords – Review”
Voice of War – Review
Author – Zack Argyle Pages – 380 Format – Audiobook Thanks to the author for providing me with an audiobook copy of Voice of War in exchange for my fair and honest review. Voice of War by Zack Argyle is a fast paced story, fully of lively characters in an intriguing world, with a funContinue reading “Voice of War – Review”
