Tyler Sparr

The second book in a series disappoints so often that it's almost taken as a given when going into it. This book does not dissapoint though. If anything, it's quite a bit better than the first. Getting to see more of the world and the lore around this world was very satisfying and I felt like I was able to connect with the characters much more. Really looking forward to seeing where this series goes.

This series is falling into the trap many of these LitRPG series fall into where the things the hero needs to do turns into a checklist and whole books are just spent checking the boxes. Or the hero spends hundreds of pages on long tangents that aren’t central to the plot at all. It has lost a lot of its shine for me, but there’s enough there of what drew me to it to keep me reading them.

Overall, I liked this book and it was well written, but I just wanted more from it. There was a lot of talking about things happening and very little of it actually happening. That aside, the plot was interesting and the characters felt fully realized. Worth a read.

I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to! It took a little bit for me to get into the swing of things and understand the landscape, but once I did, I was hooked! Every little revelation will have you constantly turning the pages to figure out just what’s going on.

If you like The Gentleman Bastards, I highly recommend you pick this book up! It's got heists, it's got swordplay, it's got banter. What's not to like? At times this read more like a thriller than a fantasy book in all the best ways. I don't remember the last time I looked down and saw I'd accidentally read for hours without noticing it. Was completely sucked in! While there's always a chance the rest of this series will be a letdown, this is such a strong start that I'm ready for the ride!

While this isn't the best book I've ever read, I think the world and the concepts behind it have a ton of promise! The world is very Roman-coded if not just outright Rome with the names changed, but it's done in a way that doesn't make it feel too limiting. There's also a lot of Eragon vibes to the journey which I enjoyed. If you're going into this book with a critical mind, maybe don't? Because overall there's a lot of fun to be had if you can just let yourself be swept along by the story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

I had heard good things from a couple different people about this book so I expected to enjoy it, but even still I was pleasantly surprised. The first book in a new series always has to do a lot of heavy lifting to get things going and that can make them slow, but Faebound doesn’t suffer from that at all. You’re immediately dropped into the world and taken along on their adventure. The characters are complex, the magic system is unique, and you’re given just enough information about the world to keep you intrigued without being beaten over the head by exposition. Definitely looking forward to seeing where the story goes!

I feel like I still have no clue what’s ultimately going on in this series, but the picture is starting to become clearer. Like a lot of middle books, there’s a ton of moving pieces here that need to be pulled together, but it seems like there’s a consistent plan for that to happen. I really hope this trilogy sticks the landing!

What a cool start to a new series! Obviously Will Wight is no stranger to writing about powerful characters after Cradle, but wow does this one just come out punching! Part sci-fi, part magic, all entertaining. Looking forward to reading this whole series!

Overall, I can’t say this book is anything more than fine. Much like the author’s other book, Sword of Kaigen, this one is severely overhyped. The pacing is poor, the stakes aren’t real, the plot’s relatively predictable, and the ending isn’t all that satisfying. Certainly not something I regret reading, but not one I’d actively recommend.

Like most book 1’s, there’s a lot of info-dumping going on, but it’s done in a way that feels relatively natural. The storyline itself feels familiar while having its own unique spin. My only minor grip is that the magic system is so soft that it’s really hard to say what everyone’s capable of. Maybe that’ll firm up in the sequels, but regardless a great start to a new series.

This was so, so close to being a 5-star read and has the feel of a book that might end up being 5-stars after further reflection. The ending felt just slightly rushed to me and some of the plot was a little more predictable than I’d like, but I was just so engaged with every second of it. I think everyone should read this book if even just to broader your own horizons.

This was overall a fun book, but I think this is one of those rare cases where the movie is actually better than the book. For some reason, all of the various events felt even more ridiculous on paper than on screen. There's definitely better thrillers out there, but I don't regret the read. Probably not going to seek out anything further from the author.

What isn’t there to love about Jurassic Park? There’s some interactions that feel a little dated these days, maybe Malcolm is a little too preachy, and Lex could probably talk about baseball a little bit less, but there’s dinosaurs! Just such a fun, easy read that anyone should be able to pick up and enjoy.

This is a nice, easy popcorn read and I loved it. If you’ve ever played any of the Doom games, you should know not to really expect anything too deep from these novels, but that’s ok. It doesn’t need to be anything more than it is. Would recommend to anyone wanting to just read something without needing to worry too much about complex situations or deep lore. What you see is what you get.

While this book isn’t really breaking new ground, it’s got a few interesting ideas kicking around inside its pages. Overall a fun read though I’m not sure I like the ending. No indication if this is a standalone or not so that might just be it.

This is brain melting in all the right ways and will have you turning the pages from start to finish. Cannot recommend enough.