On the Horizon – the bone shard war (Andrea Stewart) – Unpopular Opinion Time but Another Series Finished!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this fantasy eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  There be spoilers for the other books because this be for book three so proceed at yer own peril.  Here be me honest musings . . . Title: the bone shard war Author: Andrea Stewart Publisher: Orbit Books …

On the Horizon – the adventures of amina al-sirafi (S.A. Chakraborty)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this fantasy novel through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: the adventures of amina al-sifrafi Author: S.A. Chakraborty Publisher: Harper Voyager Publication Date: Available Now!!! (hardcover/e-book) ISBN: 978-0062963505 Source:  NetGalley I really, really enjoyed this sea yarn!  It takes place at various …

On the Horizon – knot of shadows (Lois McMaster Bujold) – another Penric and Desdemona novella!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this fantasy eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  So here be me honest musings . . . Title: knot of shadows Author: Lois McMaster Bujold Publisher: Subterranean Press Publication Date: TODAY!! (hardback) ISBN: 978-1645241140 Source: NetGalley The Penric and Desdemona novellas take place in the World of …

The Captain’s Log – the gallows curse (Karen Maitland)

Ahoy there me mateys!  So the first book I read by the author was the owl killers about beguinages.  That was a five star read.  In 2019 I read the falcons of fire and ice which was only okay.  But I continued to enjoy her viewpoints into the magic, myths, and politics of the middle …

On the Horizon – the assassins of thasalon (Lois McMaster Bujold) – another novel in the World of the Five Gods!

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this fantasy eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  So here be me honest musings . . . Title: the assassins of thasalon Author: Lois McMaster Bujold Publisher: Subterranean Press Publication Date: TODAY!! (hardback) ISBN: 978-1645240891 Source: NetGalley The Penric and Desdemona novellas take place in the World …

The Captain’s Log – the first half of the Spellbound Series series (Annette Marie) – It’s Wryd & Wonder Month!

Ahoy there me mateys!  The crew knows that I don't read much urban fantasy.  This one caught me eye because of the silly titles.  I binged the first four books of the eight book series: three mages and a margarita dark arts and a daiquiri two witches and a whiskey demon magic and a martini …

Here Be Dragons – tales from the chocolate heart series (Stephanie Burgis)

Ahoy there me mateys!  This series deals with dragons and chocolate so of course I had to read it.  I binged this series and loved it.  Who doesn't love the themes of embracing who ye are and finding yer own inner strengths.  Here be me thoughts. the dragon with the chocolate heart This book made …

The Captain’s Log – mennik thorn series (Patrick Samphire)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I don't read a ton of self-published novels but have been interested in the SPFBO ever since I started blogging.  One of me crew, Matey Lynn is a judge in the contest.  Every year I make a list of those nominees that interest me, based on her reviews, and I am …

On the Horizon – castles in their bones (Laura Sebastian)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received a copy of this young adult fantasy eArc from NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . . Title: castles in their bones Author: Laura Sebastian Publisher: Random House Children’s / Delacorte Press Publication Date: TODAY!! (hardback/ebook) ISBN: 978-0593118160 Source: NetGalley This be the first book in the series and I …

The Captain’s Log – tiger honor (Yoon Ha Lee)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I didn't know that Yoon Ha Lee was going to write a sequel to dragon pearl but I was happy to get me hands on a copy.  This series is called the Thousand Worlds and is a young adult science fantasy from the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.  While this can be …