Posts labeled Fantasy
Review - The Prince's Consort by Antonia Aquilante
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Amory has never been able to please his father. When his older brother catches Amory kissing his best friend Tristan, things can only get worse, but Amory is surprised when his father informs him he will be coming with him to the palace the next day. Surprise turns to shock when Amory’s father makes a startling proposal to the prince. Crown Prince Philip is almost as shocked as Amory at his father’s despicable suggestion.
Review - The House of the Red Balconies by A.J. Demas
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Note: The author kindly offered an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review. You can purchase this release starting June 24, 2024 at the links below. Hylas is hired by the governor of Tykanos to build an aqueduct to bring fresh water to the small island’s town. Hylas unknowingly rents a room at the Red Balconies, one of Tykanos’ oldest “Tea Houses.” The Tea Houses are places where well-to-do men come to meet young women and men who are adept at offering various “entertainments” to their guests.
Tags: Fantasy Ancient Greece
Review - Running Ember by Meraki P. Lyhne
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Matt/Sköll and the other three “alphas of all” are getting ready to make an epic run through all of Scandinavia, gather other Vargr, Völsung, Sleipnir, and whatever other long-forgotten sibling races they can before leading them to Brussels to demand their rights be recognized. But, along the way, they uncover more clues to unlock the past. Those clues come at a cost, and understanding their implications may challenge the beliefs of Vargr, Cubi, and the other races.
Review - Warrior King by Eden Winters
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Draylon may be the second son of the emperor, and thus a prince, but he is first and foremost the commander of the imperial army, honor-bound to carry out the emperor’s orders, even if he doesn’t always agree with them. His latest task is to attack one of the empire’s kingdoms whose ruler was plotting to kill the emperor. Draylon succeeds in taking the castle, killing the errant king and his crown prince.
Tags: Fantasy
Review - Light Redeemed by Ken Sanchez
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The author kindly provided a copy of this book in exchange for a review. Eryx is learning to live with his newfound powers as the vessel of the god Apollo. His lover Alex is helping, along with his friends and fellow Shadowguards. It will take the entire team’s efforts to stop the plans of a shadowy group trying to free one of the ancient gods, who will wipe out humanity.
Tags: Fantasy Superheroes
Review - A Suitable Captive by R. Cooper
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Fen is one of many children of a powerful Earl. The rather delicately built young man isn’t made for fighting, but he is quite pretty, so his father sends Fen off to form an alliance with another Earl who is quite enamored with him. He understands the importance of alliances in a time when all Earls are under attack by a group led by a man called “The Wild Dog” by the Earls.
Tags: Fantasy
Review - Betrayal by J.C. Owens
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Darcel grew up on the streets, stealing food and doing whatever was needed when necessary. A chance encounter with Prince Alasar of Rais brings the young man to court, where he grows to love the prince, even though he knows there’s no chance the two could ever have a relationship. The kingdom is under attack by “barbarians” along its border. Seeking a peaceful solution, Darcel attempts to contact the invaders, but is captured.
Tags: Fantasy
Review - Luck of the Draw by Addison Albright
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Once upon a time, three kingdoms were engaged in a bloody war over a small piece of land. Many princes and princesses died in the battles. When the rulers decided to make peace, part of the treaty called for marriages between the houses to promote stability. The only problem is that there are slightly more eligible princes than princesses. This means that either Obren or his brother will have to marry Prince Dukan.
Review - Echoes of Destiny by Ken Sanchez
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Eons ago, the old gods fought a war over the human realm. Hades and Apollo were at the forefront of the fighting, as well as lovers. Apollo sacrifices himself to end the war and free Zeus. Grieving over the loss, Hades steps aside as ruler of the underworld and takes up residence in the human realm, where he becomes Alex and forms the Shadowguard, a team of magical beings charged with safeguarding the human world.
Tags: Fantasy Superheroes
Review - DragonRider by S. Rodman
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Kirby has set himself up as a sort of freelance mage, offering wards, spells, maybe the odd potion, to whomever needs them. He receives a commission involving a castle in Wales, but he’s not sure of the specifics. When he arrives, the imperious young man who greets him informs Kirby that he is just there to “round out the numbers” for the selection of a new dragon rider. Dragons were one of the few mythical creatures that Kirby was sure didn’t exist, so he’s thrilled just to get to meet one.