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JBJ

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April 20

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Julius Benjamin Jonker (JBJ) is an indie fantasy author living in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His debut, Echoes of the Past, launches the King's Pride Saga—an epic fantasy series built on the philosophy of writing the books he'd most want to read himself.

He believes stories can build understanding and sympathy across cultures, while fantasy offers an escape from reality that also explores our deepest questions about morality, identity, and how we might structure the world.

When not writing, JBJ studies Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and History (PPEH) in Utrecht to better understand the real world. When not doing that either, he can be found playing D&D, collecting medieval weaponry, or getting lost at Renaissance Faires.

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Failed Extinction: Death of a System

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JBJ rated a book it was amazing Dark Tides (Darkworlds #2) by J.S. Harman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
There might be something out there in the deep, but between these pages I know rests the excitement of an amazingly scary horror book. Harman has done it again! I went into Dark Tides with high expectations, following the attention-grabbing and heart ...more
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JBJ is now following Ariel Barbera Author of Fire in Flight
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JBJ rated a book it was amazing Liveship Traders Trilogy 3-Book Bundle: Ship of Magic, Mad Ship, Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
One of my favourite series of all time, a great read with a wildly interesting world and concept. This is one I cannot recommend and respect enough! From the characters, to the world, to the story, and the bits of romance in between. If you like fant ...more
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JBJ rated a book really liked it Red Country by Joe Abercrombie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An amazingly (and expectedly) fun read that I enjoyed a ton. This one marks the final entry for some great characters, and a slightly more hopeful tone to balance out the grim Abercrombie is known for. I can definitely recommend it.
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JBJ rated a book really liked it Red Country by Joe Abercrombie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An amazingly (and expectedly) fun read that I enjoyed a ton. This one marks the final entry for some great characters, and a slightly more hopeful tone to balance out the grim Abercrombie is known for. I can definitely recommend it.
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