Steven A. Guglich

Ahamad has created a new generation of fairy tales relevant to our time. In these tales of creatures and people faced with moral and personal dilemma, the author gives us more to think about and to talk with our children about. If you're looking for a fresh take on fairy tales to share with your children, this book would be a great addition to your collection.

Jack Adkins debut novel is a fun, exciting romp into a fantasy world rich with culture, intrigue, and magic. I love great world building, and Mr. Adkins did not disappoint. In a world ruled by dragons, there are those who posses magic but are forbidden to use it. Enter Anuka... a red-skinned goblin with one heck of a backstory. Add in a motley crew of unlikely companions and you have one great adventure. I don't want to spoil it, so I'm just gonna say that I highly recommend you pick up this gem of a fantasy novel.

Laura Detering has woven a timeless tale that is familiar, yet fresh and exciting. The magic system and world building are top-notched, revealing a world that is rich with wonder and immersive in its detail.
And not only that, it was a wonderful walk down memory lane as Detering artfully uses familiar elements of the 1990s to set the tone and bring us back to a time that we had long forgot.
One area that I'd like to spotlight is the tender side of romance that is all too often lost in a great story. The romance between the main characters, Will and Liddy, is palpable and realistic, yet Detering doesn't push the envelope (pun intended) when it comes to the sexual tension between several of the characters... its there, but the author masterfully weaves it into the story, holding back the “spice” and shows us that a good romance story doesn't have to lead to sex.
I'm looking forward to the next installment of what seems to be the start of a fantastic and fun series.

Trotter tells a good story... the characters are layered and the plot is thick and exciting. This is a fun read for anyone looking for an epic fantasy with a little bit of steampunk thrown in.

Izaic Yorks takes us to a world of intrigue, adventure, and magic where people fight for their freedom from the oppresive reign of the Lord Prime.
I'm not one for spoilers, so I won't say too much. But the magic sytem that Izaic Yorks has created is so unique and very well thought out. I found myself thinking about it often, and wondering what it would be like to be ascendant.
The author has also crafted a unique world, honing his world building skills on this first novel and immersing us in a world of varied and unique cultures, with customs, beliefs, and languages that were all beleiveable.
This book is worth the read.