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January 13, 2022

REVIEW: The Bones of the Old Ones by Howard Andrew Jones

JayneB- Reviews / Book ReviewsFantasy / fantasy adventure / First-Person / friendship / Historical / Islam / Middle East / Muslim / POC / scholar / Soldier / sorcerer / swashbuckler4 Comments

As a snowfall blankets 8th century Mosul, a Persian noblewoman arrives at the home of the scholar Dabir and his friend the swordsman Captain Asim. Najya has escaped from a dangerous cabal that has ensorcelled her to track down ancient magical tools of tremendous power, the bones of the old ... more >

April 5, 2021

Review: Blind Tiger (The Pride, #1) by Jordan L. Hawk

SiriusB Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book Reviews1920s / abuse survivor / American historical / familiar / fantasy adventure / Historical / m/m romance / Magic / Shifters / witch9 Comments

1924, Chicago. Prohibition is in full swing and gang bosses rule the city with might—and magic. When Sam Cunningham flees his small-town life to try his luck in the big city of Chicago, he quickly finds himself in over his head in a world of gangs, glitz, and glamour. Fortunately, ... more >

December 10, 2019

REVIEW: Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher

JayneA- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readselves / Fantasy / fantasy adventure / goblins / novella / trolls / veterinarian / War / Military / wizards8 Comments

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When a party of goblin warriors find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, it’ll take more than whining (and a bemused Elven veterinarian) to get them home again. Nine Goblins is a novella of low…very low…fantasy. Dear Ms. Kingfisher, I love this novella. Really, really love it. The cover is wonderful, ... more >

April 30, 2019

REVIEW: The Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's fiction / Fantasy / fantasy adventure / fantasy/scifi / Library / middle grade / Science FictionComments Off on REVIEW: The Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander

The Library of Ever is an instant classic for middle grade readers and book lovers everywhere—an adventure across time and space, as a young girl becomes a warrior for the forces of knowledge. With her parents off traveling the globe, Lenora is bored, bored, bored—until she discovers a secret doorway ... more >

March 11, 2019

REVIEW: Here Be Dragons by David P. Macpherson

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsdragons / epic fantasy / Fantasy / fantasy adventure / humorous / older / road trip / spoof4 Comments

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A mid-life crisis, a castle gardener, an unfaithful steed, a dastardly hero, a merciless king, and a dragon that needs saving. With heroes this bad who needs villains… When Orus graduated from the Cromalot School for Heroes he was ready for a life of glory and adventure. But after being ... more >

November 28, 2016

REVIEW: The Secret Life of Lilykins by Max Goodman

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewscats / children's literature / childrens-books / fantasy adventure / picture booksComments Off on REVIEW: The Secret Life of Lilykins by Max Goodman

On the surface, Lilykins lives the life of a typical house cat. But Lilykins has another life – a secret life – that transports her to a world of incredible adventures. “The Secret Life of Lilykins” is a story filled with animals, adventure and absurdity. But at its core, it’s ... more >

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