“In the fifth and last volume of the Fourth Talisman series, the worlds of the living and the dead collide in a final confrontation that will leave Nocturne and Solis forever changed…. Three talismans adrift. Two mad kings. One poisonous crown. As dark forces gather at the Rock of Ariamazes in Samarqand, Nazafareen discovers that […]
‘Attempted murder, that’s how sixteen-year-old Princess Charlotte’s engagement starts. It seems like the only thing she has in common with Prince Young of Vires is their mutual discontent. When her kingdom’s attacked, Charlotte’s parents renegotiate her hand in marriage to a handsome stranger with a sinister plan. With the people Charlotte loves dying around her, […]
What if you weren’t the hero? As a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. He also steals, desperate to buy a way out of Quur’s slums. Then he raids the wrong house, he’s marked by a demon and life will never be the same again. Kihrin’s plight brings him to the […]
Hanger Vol 2 by Hirotaka Kisaragi Vol 2 was my first foray into Kisaragi’s Hanger series. Hangers are high-drug users who have agreed to work with authorities to apprehend other users. The high-drugs grant the user enhanced physical and mental abilities. They are potent and addictive. This volume follows Hajime, a new Keeper recruit, who […]
The Sky Throne by Chris Ledbetter is a re-imagining of Greek mythology unlike any other. A teenage Zeus attends the academy of Eastern Crete with his friend Anytos. A rough day at school gets the pair tossed out due to Zeus’ mischievousness. The next day, the sun greets the pair. Literally. Hyperion descends with the […]
Kulshreshth’s Once Upon a Time in the Future is a collection of short stories that makes new tales from the classic epic of Indian myth, The Mahabharata, putting a unique spin on the rivalries between the Pandav and Kaurav brothers. The intro gives part of the classic tale, and each story is prefaced by an […]
The Blissful Land: Vol 1 by Ichimon Izumi is a lovely tale about a young Tibetan doctor. Khang Zhipa is following in his father’s footsteps, learning to be a healer. His is a sensitive soul, and he hates seeing people in pain. One day, Khang Zhipa gets the surprise of his life, when his betrothed […]
Jaclyn and the Beanstalk by Mary Ting turned the tale of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ on its head. Jaclyn lives with her mum and dad on their isolated farm. She knows how to wield a sword, thanks to her father. When he, and several companions, set out to take care of some monsters terrorising the […]
The Prophetic Mayan Queen: K’inuuw Mat of Palenque is one of a series following various Mayan queens through ancient prehistory. K’inuuw Mat is the daughter of the ruler of the city of Uxte’kuh. People believe she will follow her matrilineal line by being the daughter of her generation who will serve the goddess Ix Chel […]
Nemesis is fourth in Ross’ Fourth Talisman series. The search for the remaining talismans continues. At Val Moraine, the siege is finally broken by Nazafareen. She manages to take the deadly ice diamond from Victor but, half-crazed, he flees into the keep’s depths rather than leaving with the others, only to end up accidentally setting […]