Sea of Silver Light by Tad Williams
Sea of Silver Light (2001) finally concludes Tad Williams’ imaginative and very long OTHERLAND quartet. You must read the previous three books, City of Golden Shadow, River of Blue Fire, and Mountain of Black Glass first. There will be spoilers for those books in this review.
If you’ve read the previous three books in the OTHERLAND quartet,
April 23rd, 2019. Kat Hooper´s rating: 3.5 | Tad Williams | Audio | SFF Reviews | 2 comments |
The Mirror of Fate by T.A. Barron
The Mirror of Fate is the fourth book in T.A. Barron’s THE LOST YEARS OF MERLIN saga, chronicling the adventures and experiences of Merlin as a young man, long before Arthur’s birth and Camelot’s creation. Having discovered his true parentage and voyaged to his birthplace, the magical island of Fincayra, Merlin is now practicing and improving his magical abilities, helped along by several friends and family members.
Although Barron has by now established quite a large cast of characters,
November 1st, 2012. Rebecca Fisher´s rating: 3 | T.A. Barron | Children | SFF Reviews | no comments |
A Feast For Crows by George R.R. Martin
After years of plotting and poisoning at court, Cersei Lannister is finally sitting the Iron Throne of Westeros. It’s worth noting that her manipulations led to the War of the Five Kings, which has killed so many in the Riverlands and the North that all that remains is A Feast for Crows. As Queen Regent, Cersei immediately begins turning the Seven Kingdoms even more strongly against each other. Cersei envisions a realm of complete obedience to her rule, and to achieve this end she dismisses the most talented lords and knights in Westeros,
October 7th, 2011. Ryan Skardal and Bill Capossere´s rating: 2, 3 | George R.R. Martin | SFF Reviews | 1 comment |
A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner
Eugenides is now the respected, if not loved, King of Attolia. When his childhood friend improbably becomes King of Sounis, Attolia’s neighboring country and historical adversary, Eugenides has to choose between loyalty to his new country, his queen, his homeland and his friend. Is there any way to balance the competing claims on his heart and his conscience?
This fourth book in THE THIEF series by Megan Whalen Turner brings it back to his former brilliance. The character of Gen and his friend Sophos,
June 22nd, 2010. Ruth Arnell´s rating: 5 | Megan Whalen Turner | Young Adult | SFF Reviews | no comments |
The settlers of Samaria were brought there from a distant world, cupped in the hands of their God. Jovah settled them on this harsh land where they could find a new start far away the technology that had torn their old war apart, and then blessed them with angels — winged messengers to intercede with Jovah on the mortals’ behalf. Now, a few hundred years after settlement, the Archangel Gaaron has three problems.
First, he has to convince the Edori woman Susannah to be his bride and the titular Angelica,
February 20th, 2010. Ruth Arnell´s rating: 4 | Sharon Shinn | SFF Reviews | no comments |
Victor’s Quest by Pamela Freeman
In the third and final book of the Floramunde trilogy, we were briefly introduced to a character called Victor (who sadly failed in the attempt to win Princess Betony’s hand due to his unfortunate stupidity). But Victor wasn’t a total pushover. He may not be very clever, but he’s brave and kind, and has a very intelligent horse that makes up for his own lack of sense. And he’s still single, something that his mother wants him to rectify immediately.
He’s sent off on a quest to find and marry a princess,
February 24th, 2009. Rebecca Fisher´s rating: 3.5 | Pamela Freeman | Children | SFF Reviews | no comments |
Shadows Return by Lynn Flewelling
Lately, whenever I pick up a new book by a favorite author and read the back of it, I get this feeling of dread. I don’t know what it is, but my favorites are throwing out some really thin-sounding plots. Lynn Flewelling has been a favorite for years, though, since I first began reading her Nightrunner series, so I held out hope for Shadows Return.
So Alec and Seregil are on a new mission when they’re captured and sold into slavery.
May 16th, 2008. Beth Johnson Sonderby (guest)´s rating: 3.5 | Lynn Flewelling | SFF Reviews | no comments |
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.
COMMENT Was I hinting that? I wasn't aware of it. But now that you mention it.... 🤔
So it sounds like you're hinting Fox may have had three or so different incomplete stories that he stitched together,…