This was a very fun exploration of colonialism, folk lore, and history all blended with state of the art fantasy. While set in the same universe as heThis was a very fun exploration of colonialism, folk lore, and history all blended with state of the art fantasy. While set in the same universe as her earlier work, it is functionally a stand alone. Highly recommended!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a review copy.
Really not my bag, but I think that's as much about me as about the book itself. There is a subplot involving danger to a child that I really just didReally not my bag, but I think that's as much about me as about the book itself. There is a subplot involving danger to a child that I really just did not want to read. YMMV.
Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the opportunity to give it a chance.
This is a gritty book that manages to be gritty without grimdark. It's all about war and the succession of kings, but it's a damn good story with niceThis is a gritty book that manages to be gritty without grimdark. It's all about war and the succession of kings, but it's a damn good story with nice world building.
The big question to me, is whether or not you want to bother with another epic story from the Nordic regions.
A bit of warning for some readers: This is closer to some sort of fake historical novel that what you may think of history. While the series may change, at this point there is no magic. Fake countries and races are all the fantastic elements....more
A stitched together effort by an up and coming writer in the field. While her work has garnered quite a bit of acclaim, somehow this falls short of reA stitched together effort by an up and coming writer in the field. While her work has garnered quite a bit of acclaim, somehow this falls short of really connecting with me.
This is less about BIG IMPORTANT STUFF and more about just hanging out with the characters. I thought there was an underlying silver age vibe to all oThis is less about BIG IMPORTANT STUFF and more about just hanging out with the characters. I thought there was an underlying silver age vibe to all of this. Very enjoyable for what it is.
Despite some flaws in world building and characterization, there's a certain breezy plottiness to this that worked for me. File under horror-tinged coDespite some flaws in world building and characterization, there's a certain breezy plottiness to this that worked for me. File under horror-tinged comfort reads.
Reading only the first volume, I have no idea if this stands on its own or if it is some sort of cargo cult replica of Morrison's run on this title. BReading only the first volume, I have no idea if this stands on its own or if it is some sort of cargo cult replica of Morrison's run on this title. But the book is beautiful and intriguing, so I suppose the answer is to read along until it reveals itself.
If you aren't too busy being triggered by the existence of a non-binary character, you have a real treat in store. Sarah Vaughn inserts Deadman into aIf you aren't too busy being triggered by the existence of a non-binary character, you have a real treat in store. Sarah Vaughn inserts Deadman into an old school Gothic haunting story. It's brilliant stuff, and easily the best Deadman story I've ever read.
This is a fairly light hearted buddy cop fantasy. Think 48 Hours without the racism or weird sexist jokes. It's not going to change the world, but it'This is a fairly light hearted buddy cop fantasy. Think 48 Hours without the racism or weird sexist jokes. It's not going to change the world, but it's a fun read.
Like me, you may be expecting some sort of steampunky Victoriana. Well, you're wrong! This is a contemporary cozy mystery that just happens to involveLike me, you may be expecting some sort of steampunky Victoriana. Well, you're wrong! This is a contemporary cozy mystery that just happens to involve a lot of supernatural characters. It's a great Halloween read in a suboptimal year.
No matter what reservations I seem to have about any of his books, Sullivan's skills as a straight up storyteller are strong enough that I find myselfNo matter what reservations I seem to have about any of his books, Sullivan's skills as a straight up storyteller are strong enough that I find myself flipping pages with a smile on my face. It's entertaining core epic fantasy.
This is a reboot of sorts of a character with a small(ish) but vocal following. This is much more of a multicultural YA vibe than I am used to in DC CThis is a reboot of sorts of a character with a small(ish) but vocal following. This is much more of a multicultural YA vibe than I am used to in DC Comics. There's a great creative team, and it is very much work checking out if that's your bag.
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