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The Bone Ships by RJ Barker

The Bone Ships by RJ Barker

  • Posted byby Timy

The Bone Ships is the nautical fantasy I didn’t know I needed in my life. I loved the characters who weren’t just “good” or “bad”, I loved the different creatures that made this world so vivid and mysterious, I loved how Jude Owusu made me feel and react to his reading. If you are looking for a character-driven fantasy, which is not filled with fighting scenes but focuses more on exploring human nature, then look no further. I’m pretty sure the Tide Child and the arakeesian would be grateful for the company of another adventurer.

Taika Town by Drew Montgomery

SPFBO: Taika Town by Drew Montgomery

  • Posted byby Jen

Please keep in mind these are personal thoughts only. This book has already been eliminated from the competition, but at least one of us liked it enough to write a full review.

Pilgrim's Storm Brooding by Damien Black

Pilgrim’s Storm Brooding by Damien Black

  • Posted byby Timy

Pilgrim’s Storm Brooding lives up to its precedessors and then takes things up on another level. We have all of our old friends back, but of course there are some new characters you might find interesting. I’m seriously awed what a vast world Black built within these pages which are rich with history, myths, and life. A truly epic fantasy story. 

We Are The Dead by Mike Shackle

We Are The Dead by Mike Shackle

  • Posted byby Jen

Jen and I both reviewed this exquisite debut from Mike Shackle and loved it.

Jen: We Are the Dead is worthy of your attention. From start to finish this will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is an outstanding debut, you don’t want to miss it.

Timy: Mike Shackle is a fresh voice in fantasy, one we probably needed like a breeze on a hot summer day.

Dispel Illusion by Mark Lawrence

Dispel Illusion by Mark Lawrence

  • Posted byby Timy

Dispel Illusion brings a most satisfying ending to the Impossible Times trilogy. The threads are closed seamlessly and there aren’t unanswered questions left. Maybe a few smaller ones, but in general, you can’t have much complains. I had high expectations for Dispel Illusion, and it didn’t disappoint. Just as full of heart, and life lessons as the previous books. I highly recommend the whole trilogy if you’d like to dive into a tale about time travelling, love, friendship, decisions and second chances.

Shadows by R.J. Furness

Shadows by R.J. Furness

  • Posted byby Timy

As you might have gathered at this point, Shadows wasn’t really a book that I could enjoy. It has the potential to be intersting, but it just falls flat at the execution. I did like the fox creature though, that was cool. I’m pretty sure as she discovers her talents and the world she’ll learn a lot more about these creatures, the magic and most of all herself. She’ll need it.