Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson This is the fourth book in the Stormlight Archive series, and like the others, is as hefty a book as one can expect from Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar has a minor plotline trying to win a war in somewhere or another, diplomating with the other kings and at one point, …
Tag: military
Feb 27
Book Review: The Hollow Places
The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher The good news and the bad news about this book is that it’s very much like The Twisted Ones. A freelancer moves to live in a cluttered relative’s house, and, with the help of a friendly neighbor, explores a supernatural world that can be accessed through seemingly normal terrain. …
Jun 18
Book Review: His Majesty’s Dragon
His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik If you love dragons, this series is not to be missed. It’s a cross between the Horatio Hornblower series and the Dragonriders of Pern. What happens when a British naval captain captures a ship that has an unhatched dragon egg on board? Well, he must do his duty and …
Apr 13
Book Review: The Girl With All the Gifts
The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey I really enjoyed this book, even though it’s a post-apocalyptic book about zombies. I think dystopias are depressing and zombies are scary and yucky, but this one slipped in under my radar by being categorized only as “sci-fi” and starting out sounding more like Firestarter or …
Jun 10
Book Review–Command Decision
Command Decision by Elizabeth Moon One of the things I like about this series is the way Ky’s maturity and power grow with each novel. With her successful encounters, she gains experience and levels up, so to speak. I like that she’s a competent and respected hero. But sometimes, it goes a little too far. …
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