Fantasy

The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordon

There is almost certainly nothing in this book that hasn’t been done before and been done better. Jordon has written a great book and a wonderful series, but he certainly does not come to dominate the world Tolkien created, as his reviewers claim.

Mar 03, 2010 | Say Something »

Bleeding Violet, by Dia Reeves

The tagline “Crazy never looked so beautiful” summarises Hanna’s personality completely. A recluse with a list of emotional disorders long enough to scare anyone, Hanna eventually runs away to find the mother she never knew. On arrival in Portero, where her mother is living, her challenge is to fit in in the town, or leave after two weeks. Thus begins Hanna’s journey into the paranormal and mysterious world of Portero.

Feb 10, 2010 | Say Something »

Night Watch, by Terry Pratchett

Pratchett’s characters are always superb, but Night Watch stands apart from the others as a masterpiece of interplay and storytelling…seeing the characters in their young forms adds another level of humour to what is already a melting pot of conviviality.

Dec 27, 2009 | Say Something »

The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay

Aliens (who hate being called aliens) now live on earth with humans, and some humans possess supernatural powers. Charlie and her Siren-partner, Hank, have been working on a disastrous case—trying to track down the source and destroy a new drug that is putting people all over Atlanta in comas….

Dec 21, 2009 | Say Something »