Posts Tagged With: High Fantasy

Book Review: The Priest by Rowan McAllister

Posted on September 11, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: The Priest
Author: Rowan McAllister
Series: Chronicles of the Riftlands
Heroes: Tasnerek/Girik
Genre: MM/Fantasy
Length: 213 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: September 10, 2019
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Brother Tasnerek, one of the infamous Thirty-Six stone bearers, is facing a dangerous crisis of faith after uncovering a secret that could shake the foundations of the Brotherhood of Harot. When Tas is sent to protect a tiny village on the edge of Rassa’s borders from Riftspawn, he struggles to resume his duties, risking his life and the lives of those around him.

Girik has always been an outsider, but to help his sick mother, he agrees to be the village’s offering in a painful ritual deemed necessary by the Brotherhood. But when the priest has a crisis of conscience, Girik offers his help to untangle a web of lies—even if it means getting closer than he ever imagined and committing sacrilege in the process.

With a monster lurking in the forest, a wandering mage mysteriously appearing, and more secrets awakening to unravel the truths of their world, Tas and Girik must make grave decisions. A life without danger seems a far-off hope, but love just might be theirs… if they survive.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: Adventure, Dreamspinner Press, fantasy, High Fantasy, MM, Rowan McAllister, Series - Chronicles of the Riftlands, The Blogger Girls, The Priest | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Witchstone Amulet by Mason Thomas

Posted on August 28, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami & Nikyta

Title: The Witchstone Amulet
Author: Mason Thomas
Heroes: Hunter & Dax
Genre: M/M Fantasy
Length: 293 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: August 27, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Protect it at all costs.

That’s what rugby player Hunter Best’s mother told him before she died. But when Hunter surprises an intruder in his Chicago apartment, he discovers her amulet stolen. Hunter pursues the thief—all the way through a strange vortex. He wakes in a bizarre and violent world, a benighted realm on the threshold of civil war.

The queen has become a ruthless tyrant, punishing any who oppose her, weakening the kingdom’s defenses against the brutal Henerans. To survive, Hunter must depend on the man who robbed him, a handsome former spy named Dax, now a leader of the resistance that believes the queen is an imposter—a Heneran disguised by magic… who also looks identical to Hunter’s mother.

There’s no love lost between Hunter and Dax, and even if Hunter grudgingly agrees with the resistance, he just wants to reclaim his property and go home. But he might be the only one who can oppose the queen and end her reign of terror. Continue reading →

Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, 4 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2019 | Tags: Adventure, against all odds, assholes, betrayal, criminals, Dreamspinner Press, enemies to lovers, fantasy, High Fantasy, injury/recovery, M/M, magic, Mason Thomas, royalty, taken, The Blogger Girls, The Witchstone Amulet, warriors | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Shadow Mark by Mason Thomas

Posted on February 12, 2017 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: The Shadow Mark
Author: Mason Thomas
Series: Lords of Davenia #2
Heroes: Auraq/Kane
Genre: MM High Fantasy
Length: 312 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: February 13, 2017
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Auraq Greystone, once a military officer with a promising future, exists on the fringe of society. Accused of murder, Auraq is on the run from the ax—until two fugitives crash into his solitary life. One is a young man named Kane. The glowing marks on his arm pulse with an otherworldly power, and they have made him the target of a sinister organization called the Order of the Jackal. When the old man protecting Kane dies in an ambush, Auraq swears an oath to take his place.

But the runes are far more significant than they realize. They are a message from the shadow realm, a dark memory of the past—one holding evidence of a bloody massacre and its savage architect; one that will shake the kingdom to its foundation. Risking arrest and execution, Auraq fights to get Kane to the capital city where the cryptic marking can be unlocked. And with assassins close on their trail, Auraq might never get the chance to show Kane what’s in his heart—or the way their journey together has changed him.

The Shadow Mark is an epic tale of magic, murder, conspiracy, betrayal, and—for the two men tasked with unraveling the mystery—love and redemption.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2017 | Tags: Age Gap, Dreamspinner Press, ex-military, fantasy, Fugitive, High Fantasy, Little to No Sex, Low Steam, M/M, Mason Thomas, Series - Lords of Davenia, slow burn, tattoos, The Blogger Girls, The Shadow Mark | Leave a comment

Audio Review: Counterpoint by Rachel Haimowitz

Posted on December 25, 2016 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Morgan

Title: Counterpoint
Author: Rachel Haimowitz
Narrator: Craig Beck
Series: Song of the Fallen #1
Heroes: Ayden/Freyrik
Genre: MM Fantasy
Length: 11 hours, 55 Minutes
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Release Date: September 8, 2016
Available at: Amazon, Audible and iTunes
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: It is the twilight of mankind. Depleted by generations of war with a race of dark beasts, humanity stands on the brink of extinction. The outlands are soaked with the blood of the fallen. The midlands are rotting with decadence and despair.

Elfkind, estranged by past crimes, watches and waits for nature to run its course.

And then the two collide.

Ayden’s life has long been guided by two emotions: love for his sister, and hatred of all things human. When he’s captured in battle, he is enslaved in the service of a human prince, Freyrik Farr. Freyrik’s always known elves to be beautiful and dangerous, but never has one affected him as deeply as Ayden. Teetering on a dagger’s edge between duty and high treason, Freyrik discovers that some choices can change a life, and some an entire world.

Between prejudice, politics, pride, and survival, Ayden and Freyrik must carve a new path, no matter how daunting. For nothing less than the fate of both their peoples rests on the power of their perseverance—and their love.
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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Audio Review, LGBT, Morgan's Reviews, Published in 2016 | Tags: Abuse, Action/Adventure, Angst, audio book, betrayal, bisexual, captured, cliffhanger, Counterpoint, Craig Beck, elves, enemies to lovers, fantasy, HFN, High Fantasy, Hurt/Comfort, Immortal, Interspecies, kidnapped, M/M, magic, Medieval, military, politics, POW, Rachel Haimowitz, Riptide Publishing, royalty, Series - Song of the Fallen, Slave, slow burn, The Blogger Girls, Violence, war | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Well of Tears by R.G. Thomas

Posted on June 14, 2016 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: The Well of Tears
Author: R.G. Thomas
Series: The Town of Superstition #2
Heroes: Thaddeus Cane/Teofil Rhododendron
Genre: MM Fantasy
Length: 129 Pages
Publisher: Harmony Ink Press
Release Date: June 16, 2016
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Thaddeus Cane is on the journey of his life. Having just discovered he is the son of a wizard and witch, he sets off on a quest to find his mother, who was cursed when Thaddeus was just a baby. He is accompanied by his father, Nathan; his new love, Teofil Rhododendron, the garden gnome who lives next door; and Teofil’s mother, brother, and sister. Though the world they travel through is familiar to him, they encounter a number of magical beings, some friendly and others quite deadly. When Nathan is gravely wounded, Thaddeus must choose between finding his mother and saving his father’s life.
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Categories: 3.5 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, LGBT, Published in 2016 | Tags: Adventure, betrayal, Dreamspinner Press, elves, fantasy, Harmony Ink Press, High Fantasy, M/M, magic, paranormal, R.G. Thomas, Series - The Town of Superstition, The Blogger Girls, The Well of Tears, Witches, Wizards, YA | Leave a comment

Dual Book Review: A Cat Builds A Raft by Bee Allen

Posted on June 6, 2016 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Morgan and Nikyta

Title: A Cat Builds A Raft
Author: Bee Allen
Series: 2016 Daily Dose – A Walk on the Wild Side
Heroes: Zeke/Toby
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 52 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Families, Zeke knows, are complicated… and shapeshifter families are a whole other ball of catnip. Ten months ago, Zeke went off the Schuyler clan radar, determined to live a painless life of luxury as a housecat. It was a fantastic decision: his human, Toby, feeds him, cuddles him, and loves him with all the simple devotion he could ever want. Sure, he sometimes feels the desire to know Toby on a real, human basis, but it’s squashed by terror and inertia.

But Zeke isn’t the only one with a complicated family. A break-in heralds the end of Zeke’s fantasy life and throws him headlong into a new drama. Toby’s family is from the sea, where conflict is resolved a little differently. Zeke will have to use all his feline cunning to get him and Toby out of this mess safely—and both men will have to confront their fears, their families, and their future.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Morgan's Reviews, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2016 | Tags: A Cat Builds A Raft, Anthology, Bee Allen, cat shifters, danger, Dreamsinner Press, Friends to Lovers, High Fantasy, M/M, magic, Mystery/Suspense, Otter Shifters, paranormal, Series - 2016 Daily Dose - A Walk on the Wild Side, Shifters, Short Story, The Blogger Girls, Unique Shifters, Violence | Leave a comment

Dual Book Review: They Called Him Nightmare by Deja Black

Posted on June 5, 2016 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Morgan and Nikyta

Title: They Called Him Nightmare
Author: Deja Black
Series: 2016 Daily Dose – A Walk on the Wild Side
Heroes: Kai Bennu/Alec Vasilios
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 26 Pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: June 1, 2016
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Growing up, Kai Bennu was taunted for skin dark as midnight and his otherworldly appearance. They called him Nightmare, but Alec Vasilios, a wealthy and powerful businessman, wants to call Kai his own. Kai’s past has left him with little trust in others and even more reluctance to surrender himself to Alec’s power. With both men harboring supernatural secrets, finding common ground won’t come without sacrifice.
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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Morgan's Reviews, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2016 | Tags: Anthology, Deja Black, Dreamsinner Press, enemies to lovers, High Fantasy, High School, interracial, Low Steam, M/M, NA, Opposites Attract, paranormal, secrets, Series - 2016 Daily Dose - A Walk on the Wild Side, Shifters, Short Story, The Blogger Girls, They Called Him Nightmare, Unique Shifters, vampires, Werewolves, YA, Yin/Yang | 1 Comment

Early Review: Union by Annabelle Jacobs

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Union
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Series: Torsere #2
Heroes: Nykin & Ryneq
Genre: M/M High Fantasy
Length: 230 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: April 11, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: After the defeat of the Lowland Army at Torsere and with King Seran on the run, King Ryneq and his sister, Cerylea, continue their journey to the Elven City of Alel to proceed with the union of the two realms. Fully recovered from his injuries and newly announced as King Ryneq’s Consort, Nykin returns to his duty as a Dragon Rider in the King’s army. He and Ryneq have little opportunity to celebrate their union, but make the most of their time together before leaving for Alel. Since the ambush at Neest River destroyed the main bridge, traveling by ship is the only option. An unusual storm threatens their crossing, making Ryneq wonder if some new magic is rising against them.

As the wedding between Cerylea and the Elven prince Morkryn approaches, the dragons sense a malevolent presence. To protect the young couple’s fragile bond, Nykin and his dragon, Fimor, take to the skies, setting up a patrol along the border of the magical city. But as the evil grows more potent, the enchanted boundary grows weaker. Ryneq and Nykin must combine their strength to protect their people from Seran’s extreme plot for revenge.

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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: Annabelle Jacobs, dragons, Dreamspinner Press, elves, existing relationships, High Fantasy, M/M, magic, royalty, series, The Blogger Girls, Torsere Series, Union, warriors, working together | Leave a comment

Book Review: Capture by Annabelle Jacobs

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Capture
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Series: Torsere #1
Heroes: Nykin & Ryneq
Genre: M/M High Fantasy
Length: 200 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: January 24, 2014
Available at: Dreamspinner Press, Amazon, All Romance eBooks & Barnes and Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads & Booklikes

Blurb: Over two hundred years ago, when dragons were hunted for their blood, the King of Torsere offered them sanctuary. In return, the dragons bestowed a magical gift on the King’s people, allowing those born with the mark to become dragon riders and forge a mental connection between dragon and rider.

King Ryneq of Torsere is undeniably attracted to Nykin, a young dragon rider. Ryneq’s sister, Cerylea, encourages him to pursue the relationship. But with the stresses of ruling Torsere, a romantic attachment is low on Ryneq’s list of priorities. Nykin admires the king from afar, but wants more than to warm his bed for a night or two.

Torsere remains under threat from the lowland armies of Rodeth and Athisi. To protect their kingdom, Ryneq and Cerylea intend to form an alliance with the elves through Cerylea’s marriage to elf prince Morkryn. On the road to the wedding, the lowland army attacks the party. Cerylea escapes, but Ryneq is captured and taken to the impenetrable Risvery Castle. In the aftermath, Nykin volunteers for a perilous mission, endangering the lives of him and his dragon. The odds are against him, but Nykin will risk everything for his duty and his king.

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Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2014 | Tags: Annabelle Jacobs, Capture, dragons, Dreamspinner Press, elves, favorites, High Fantasy, injury/recovery, kidnapped, M/M, magic, not much smut, royalty, series, suspense, The Blogger Girls, Torsere Series, unrequited, warriors, yearning | Leave a comment

Posts Tagged With: High Fantasy

Book Review: The Priest by Rowan McAllister

Book Review: The Witchstone Amulet by Mason Thomas

Book Review: The Shadow Mark by Mason Thomas

Audio Review: Counterpoint by Rachel Haimowitz

Book Review: The Well of Tears by R.G. Thomas

Dual Book Review: A Cat Builds A Raft by Bee Allen

Dual Book Review: They Called Him Nightmare by Deja Black

Early Review: Union by Annabelle Jacobs

Book Review: Capture by Annabelle Jacobs

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