Book Review: The Silvered by Tanya Huff

The Silvered by Tanya Huff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I know I've read Tanya Huff in the past but it's been years. At first, the cover and title drew me to this book and I am really really happy that they did.

This story was absolutely amazing. The lead heroine, Mirian, was quick witted, smart and amazingly resolute. Loved her character. I also loved how the Alpha Mage, Danika, was able to keep her group secure and thinking even in the mist of their own personal hell.

For the male leads, I almost wish so many of them didn't go in the beginning, but that would have changed the story too much. Losing them, really built the rest of what was to happen. And those remaining, Thomas (specifically), was young and fresh but also battle worn and instinctive. He is such a good balance to Mirian, even though a lot of it was frustrating! But in a good way.

I really want to read what happens next. It was heart breaking and inspiring, fast paced and non stop pulling towards the unfolding of events. This was a complicated story with many emotions and moving parts.

Loved it



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Book Review: Dreamspinner by Lynn Kurland

Dreamspinner by Lynn Kurland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. This whole series is a nice fantasy romance with a bit of action thrown into the mix.

This particular book in the Nine Kingdoms series, I thought at least, was one of the better ones. There was more going on behind the scenes, things the reader was to flow with or figure out. There were also points where I was caught off guard, which is a good thing! It was not predictable in the details at all. Yes, the author has a theme with this series, but that is what draws me to it.

I loved the "there is no such as magic" from the lead heroine in this tale. It was so funny, how that just made all the other characters - blink - and nicely move on to a safer subject.

This book also leaves you with a major cliff hanger. I can't wait to read the next novel in this series.

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Book Review: The Never King by George Tyson

The Never King by George Tyson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.75 stars

This is a very unique novel.

Using a composition of spy themes, fantasy, Arthurian genre, and to be honest probably a multitude of others - the author expertly breathes life into this story and the characters. It was intriguing, intricate and I did not know what to expect next while reading it. You don't get lost, even though so much is going on and situations will just pop into a scene, but it's like a potato chip - you can never just have one. You have to keep reading just to see what happens next. It was exciting to read as the author continuously pulls you further into the story.

This is an exquisitely well written novel. The concept is amazing, I loved how so many elements got blended but not dissipated at all.

You can tell there is room for the story to continue, and the way it was written you want to read what is next.


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Book Review: Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked Scent of Magic.

Like the previous book in this series, Touch Of Power, the characters, the multi-plots going on, the magic and the world building are all just incredible. The author is an amazing writer.

It was a great combination of relationships (with a hint of love), action and good old fantasy. I think one of favorite aspects of this series are the Death and Peace Lilies. There is something about them that really intrigues me.

I can't wait to see what happens in the next novel.

Highly recommend

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Book Review: Cold Days: A Novel of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

Cold Days by Jim Butcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Dresden Files has been one of my favorite series for a long while.

Cold Days does not disappoint in any way. It was FULL of the Awesome, it was amazing and I might actually be able to read it a second time (which doesn't typically happen for me). Honestly, it was brilliant. I never quite know how Jim Butcher is going twist things and throw something in from left field that then totally makes the whole situation expand and explode and just get intensly more complicated. Love it.

The humor, the emotional smack downs, and well just everything was absolutely and incredibly divine in this novel. I want MORE. I wish I had the words to really convey how much I loved this book.

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Book Review: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews

Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am disappointed that there will not be any more Edge books, because I have really enjoyed this series and the characters within it. Though I am holding out hope that there might be an off shoot of the series.

Ilona Andrew's world building skills are amazing. In this series, the Edge is unique and in a unusual position. It's like a dumping ground and spring board at the same time. The characters you want in your own family and when you read this series/book you *want to know* what happens.

As this is the last book, the author did end it on a positive note, and even though I still want to know what is going to happens to certain characters.

It was full of action, multiple plots and situations (which I love) and you don't always know what is going to come of it, that is until it all comes together and you can breath once more.

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Book Review: The Dark-Eyes War by David B. Coe

The Dark-Eyes' War by David B. Coe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I think this would have been a better read for me if I was able to read it not too long after reading the 2nd book in this series. It took me a few moments to get really caught up in the story line again.

Dark-Eyes War was the final book in this series. I do love how Coe is able to build worlds, make them real and have everthing fall into place. His characters always are well written, have depth and the relationships well worked out. I do wish this particular trilogy were a bit more complex like his other series. For me, his writing is even better the more complicated it gets!! That would have been a 4-5 star for me.

Highly recommend this author and series for those who enjoy fantasy that's original. Also recommend to read his Winds of the Forelands series first though.

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Book Review: The First Confessor (The Legend of Magda Searus) by Terry Goodkind

The First Confessor by Terry Goodkind
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is basically the Prequel to his Sword of Truth series. It was also a seriously incredible read.

The story was intriguing, the characters such a good blend that you fell into the book and became part of it along with them. I could not put it down. I didn't want this book to end. I want more!

Terry Goodkind showed he is a master story teller once again in this novel. He draws you in and hooks you on the amazingly entertaining and moving story and you can't but help become wrapped up and woven into it.

This is the type of book that makes you want to read more.

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What I'm Currently Reading

Dark Expectations (Soul Sisters, #2) by Janiera Eldridge - here's hoping it's better than the 1st :)

The Never King by George Tyson

Fire (Elements of Power, #1) by Heather James

Lord's Fall (Elder Races, #5) by Thea Harrison



I am excited by all of them really :) The first 3 are part of Goodreads requirements and the last one I have been patiently waiting for.   I also have 4 more library books to read as well.   Good times :)