“No matter the uniform she wore, the exams she passed, the ideas she brought to the discussion; they would always see her as Fathomfolk first.” What is the Book about? In the semi-flooded city, humans are, quite literally, on peering down from skyscrapers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk — sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas—who live in…
Category: Political Fantasy
The Dragon’s Path – Daniel Abraham (The Dagger and the Coin #1)
“There’s ways you can trust an enemy you can’t always trust a friend. An enemy’s never going to betray your trust.” So what’s the book about? Captain Marcus Wester has a tough past behind him. He has learned one thing above all else: in the end, only survival counts. For him, it is time to…
Daughter of the Empire – Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts (Riftwar Cycle: The Empire Trilogy #1)
“There is a hand behind every curtain,’ ” she quoted. “ ‘And a knife in every hand,’ ” finished Mara.” So what’s the book about? In the realm of Tsurani, young Mara is on the verge of a decisive moment in her life. Only a few gong beats separate her from her official admission to…
The Emperor’s Blades – Brian Staveley (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne #1)
“Any fool can see what’s there. You need to see what is not there.” So what’s the book about? Great intrigues take place in secret in the kingdom and the reigning emperor is treacherously murdered. All the responsibility now rests on the shoulders of his two sons, Kaden and Valyn, and on the shoulders of…
We Lie with Death – Devin Madson
The Reborn Empire 2 “When you’ve lived out of the world as long as I have you realize how foolish such things as titles and gold are. You begin to measure wealth in knowledge and respect instead.” So what’s the book about? In Kisia’s conquered north, a new empire is born, the Empire of Levanti….
The Kingdom of Liars – Nick Martell
I don’t have friends— only accomplices and enemies. You’d be amazed at how often they change sides. So what’s the book about? Michael gambles, cheats and duels to ensure his own survival and to provide for his family. When Michael was a royal back then, he did not have to worry about the simple things…
The Reading Stray 