Tag: writing
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Opening Reads: The Banished Secret by Niranjan
historical fantasy, adult, west Asian, contemporary | The orphaned son of an enchantress with nothing to his name but simple weapons and a spell laid on him to prevent any wound or scar seeks to enter the army of the king … who looks mysteriously familiar. This 3rd person, dialogue driven opening was remarkably absorbing.…
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SPFBOX Opening Reads Day 57 (Before We Go Blog)
Elemental – Legacy’s Price |I found a story about a boy from a quiet village with a unique magical future ahead of him. I’m just not sure if its going to be a pleasant future. Another opening just fell short for lack of detail. (from Before We Go Blog) 131. Tam Chronin, Elemental A boy…
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SPFBOX Opening Reads Day 56 (Before We Go Blog)
The Warriors Path – Princess Of The Broken – The Bones of Prophecy | I found a sublimely focused and engaging desert Conan-esque fantasy that had me spellbound by the end. 2 other openings just fell short. (from Before We Go Blog) 128. Karim Soliman, The Warriors Path There are demons on the Great Desert…
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SPFBOX Opening Reads Day 55 (Before We Go Blog)
Here There Be Monsters – Steamborn | A debut with voice and an excitingly magical MC who has been through the ringer for 800s made me want to read more. A 2nd, slightly less focused opening fell short. (from Before We Go Blog) 126. Josh Wright, Here There Be Monsters Waking from another dream of…
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SPFBOX Opening Reads Day 54 (Before We Go Blog)
Oathbreakers Anonymous – Quaint Creatures: Magical and Mundane I wanted to see more of two books today, one with real voice and flair, and the other with a steady, quiet opening for animal lovers. (from Before We Go Blog) 124. Scott Warren, Oathbreakers Anonymous A hot-headed Orc paladin of the god of fate is stripped…
Tom Mock 