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I was very excited to read A Haunt for Jackals, and it still blew me away. There’s something to be said for an author who does so much with seemingly so little. The Land of Exile series doesn’t rely on magic or fantastical creatures or sprawling, mys ...more
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Red Demon by Sill Bihagia is an ambitious science-fantasy novel, and it’s largely successful at what it sets out to do. What do I mean by ambitious? Well, you have a world that feels old and futuristic at the same time; people are genetically modifie ...more
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Memory's Gate is a riveting dark fantasy novella that serves as a powerful introduction to Splinters of Heaven and the Pax Terminus series. Down-on-her-luck Semprys is tasked with retrieving priceless artifacts from an ancient fortress by an unforgivi ...more
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This book reads like a fantasy cyberpunk video game with Guy Ritchie-esque style. It shouldn't work, but it absolutely does. The premise: adopted siblings Quinn and Benn are drafted into a deadly game show where 20 participants, assisted by a partner ...more
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A Haunt for Jackals (Land of Exile, #2)
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I was very excited to read A Haunt for Jackals, and it still blew me away.

There’s something to be said for an author who does so much with seemingly so little. The Land of Exile series doesn’t rely on magic or fantastical creatures or sprawling, mys I was very excited to read A Haunt for Jackals, and it still blew me away.

There’s something to be said for an author who does so much with seemingly so little. The Land of Exile series doesn’t rely on magic or fantastical creatures or sprawling, mysterious worlds to captivate readers. Instead, Odom uses a deep exploration of the setting’s various cultures and languages along with a robust understanding of combat and military dynamics to deliver her story, and it works incredibly well.

Every choice feels intentional, from the way a certain landscape might be described to a shared glance between two of the characters. Every detail matters. Every word spoken or omitted promises to play a part. Make no mistake, this is a book that rewards patient, invested readers.

The characterization remains as rich as ever and delves even deeper, peeling back layer after layer of these intriguing characters and rendering their interactions that much more compelling. Tzal is utterly fascinating as a manipulative translator who is so valuable that everyone needs her even though nobody really wants her around, and the way she puts her talents to use is incredibly clever. Everyone feels like they have their own agenda and are playing their own game, every alliance is messy and tenuous, every friendship obtained at a cost and feeling deeply earned.

These are all strengths shared by the first book, but what A Haunt for Jackals does even better is that it does these things at scale. Battles of thousands replace skirmishes of dozens, and that allows Odom to capitalize on her military experience. She is able to render complex battles in stark clarity and with an unflinching realism that is refreshing to read. The cost of violence here is never glossed over, neither glorified nor sanitized, and victory always extracts a heavy toll.

I honestly can’t think of a single criticism for this book, it’s that good. If you want a beautifully-written, subtle, slow-burn military fantasy with incredible character depth, look no further. This is the series you’ve been waiting for. ...more

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Red Demon (The Oria Series Book 1)
by Sill Bihagia (Goodreads Author)

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Red Demon by Sill Bihagia is an ambitious science-fantasy novel, and it’s largely successful at what it sets out to do. What do I mean by ambitious? Well, you have a world that feels old and futuristic at the same time; people are genetically modifie Red Demon by Sill Bihagia is an ambitious science-fantasy novel, and it’s largely successful at what it sets out to do. What do I mean by ambitious? Well, you have a world that feels old and futuristic at the same time; people are genetically modified, but they still hunt with bows and live in mostly small farming communities, at least in this region. You have two separate “species” of humans with distinct biologies and cultures, one more tech-leaning, the other being more naturalistic/magical, and a whole lot of bad blood between them…

Then throw in magic, ghosts, bioweapons, sentient weapons, immortal “demons,” a revenge narrative powered by a likeable protagonist, found family, and a steamy, slow-burn romance, and yeah… there’s a lot to work with here.

I’ll start by complimenting the worldbuilding- the story wouldn’t work at all if the worldbuilding wasn’t believable, and despite the breadth of elements included here, Bihagia achieves a lot of depth, particularly in the bitterness that exists between the two human species. The magic and tech is less thoroughly explained, but enough that you can grasp it. Good thing there’s a glossary too, because it ties in intricately with the plot- this is purposeful worldbuilding, not just for flavor’s sake.

The plot is a bit uneven in terms of pacing, with a strong beginning, a middle that meanders a bit too much for my taste, and then a wild ending that will reward patient readers. Tonally, it’s a well-earned, bittersweet conclusion to a story that manages to balance its innocence and earnestness with its darker elements (when Bihagia goes dark, she doesn’t pull punches), and I applaud anyone who can pull that off.

The writing itself is honest and raw, which compliments the story well. While Red Demon is superficially about revenge, I think it’s ultimately about truth- choosing the pain of truth over a narrative that is far more palatable, one that would validate your worst impulses and leave you feeling justified in acting upon them.

Overall, Red Demon is intelligent, emotional, well-written, and it’ll leave you thinking about it after you turn the final page. ...more

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Memory's Gate: A Pax Terminus Novella
by Theo Tsirigotis (Goodreads Author)

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Memory's Gate is a riveting dark fantasy novella that serves as a powerful introduction to Splinters of Heaven and the Pax Terminus series.

Down-on-her-luck Semprys is tasked with retrieving priceless artifacts from an ancient fortress by an unforgivi Memory's Gate is a riveting dark fantasy novella that serves as a powerful introduction to Splinters of Heaven and the Pax Terminus series.

Down-on-her-luck Semprys is tasked with retrieving priceless artifacts from an ancient fortress by an unforgiving crime boss. If she fails, he'll not only kill her, but her brother, who he has hostage. So she assembles a semi-trustworthy gang of thieves, mercenaries, and disgraced scholars to infiltrate the fortress and steal these relics. Things start to go wrong immediately, and what unfolds is downright fascinating.

Theo's writing is full of classic grimdark wit, not unlike Joe Abercrombie with equally sardonic and poignant reflections upon the nature of friendship, honor, betrayal, and life itself. The characters are also strongly characterized and quite sympathetic, particularly Semprys. Each brings their own agenda to the job, as well as their own ethics, morals, scruples, or an entire lack thereof in some cases. Their interactions are layered and sharp, their betrayals and redemptions believable, and their fates equally cruel and poetic. It all just works, and it's because Theo understands how people work, and that insight gives his characters, and the writing in general, a real sense of life.

The world is reminiscent of ancient Greece, yet the worldbuilding doesn’t rely on the Greek pantheon as its backbone, instead evoking the overall “feel” of ancient Greece with a dark, apocalyptic twist. The names, architecture, and sinister metaphysical lens through which the mythology is explored all help to create that type of setting without a single reference to Zeus, Hades, or any obvious parallels.

I was also impressed with the level of consequence in the story. Nothing upsets me more than a story that paints itself as grimdark but is just a standard fantasy story with more violence/sex/profanity and none of the actual weight or consequence. Let me assure you that that is NOT the case here. Bad things happen for specific reasons, or sometimes no reason at all. The characters never get bailed out undeservedly, and the enemies never pull their punches. It’s great to see an author who is willing to let cause and effect play out naturally.

That unwillingness to break immersion, paired with the sharp prose and strong characterization in a unique and atmospheric setting makes Memory’s Gate a must-read for anyone who likes their fantasy dark and uncompromising. ...more

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Death Show Colossus
by Bill Adams (Goodreads Author)

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This book reads like a fantasy cyberpunk video game with Guy Ritchie-esque style. It shouldn't work, but it absolutely does.

The premise: adopted siblings Quinn and Benn are drafted into a deadly game show where 20 participants, assisted by a partner This book reads like a fantasy cyberpunk video game with Guy Ritchie-esque style. It shouldn't work, but it absolutely does.

The premise: adopted siblings Quinn and Benn are drafted into a deadly game show where 20 participants, assisted by a partner "watcher" (more on that later) race to climb a deadly colossus roaming the plains beyond a booby-trap riddled forest. And as a bonus, they're being hunted by magically-augmented villains and an assorted manner of mechanical beasties.

Adams throws a lot at the reader right off the cuff, builing the world through a combination of magic, tech, and well-placed bits of lore/history. The magic system uses a mix of inherent abilities and potions, and is also used in tandem with the world's technology. For example, the "watchers" are humans who are magically/neurologically linked to the mechanical hawks that transmit the broadcast of their respective partners, the "climbers." The tech also acts as a direct counter to some of the magic, which helps the world feel lived-in and multifaceted. The system is also pretty easy to follow despite its apparent complexity, which is always the mark of something being well-thought out.

Don't mistake this story for a dense, world-first exposition extravaganza, though. Death Show Colossus is like a rollercoaster ride where the lap bar doesn't quite fit snugly. It's designed to feel wild and out of control with incredible, propulsive momentum, and that's exactly what it does. It's vulgar and violent, with characters full of scorn and piss and vinegar, big attitudes and bigger egos, all thrown into a blender of brutal action and body horror (the latter due to the magic system).

Despite the action-heavy structure, there are some interesting revelations and interludes with the villain, where you see behind the curtain of the game show's production, and this lends a solid backbone to what would otherwise be a straightforward plot.

But most of all, this book is just fun. It's chock full of slang and jargon that compliments the worldbuilding and lends the book a style of its own. If you want a wild, pedal-to-the-medal cyberpunk fantasy bursting with magic, bombastic attitudes, and severed body parts, then you should definitely read this book. ...more

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Charon's Claw (Forgotten Realms: Neverwinter, #3; Legend of Drizzt, #22)
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