Book Review: Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover

Unclean Spirits  by M.L.N. Hanover

Book 1 of The Black Sun's Daughter

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was ok, I liked it enough and the world was interesting, but the character's were a bit thin and the relations between them somewhat unbelievable, it was difficult to believe the connections they made to each other, or to care much about those relationships.

M.L.N. Hanover is a pseudonym for fantasy writer Daniel Abraham.

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Book Review: Heart of the Mirage by Glenda Larke

Heart of the Mirage by Glenda Larke

Book 1 of Mirage Makers series 

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After reading Glenda Larke's other series I finally got through my to read list to read this book. I really enjoyed the world-building and historical connections. The characters were not as engaging to me as I usually like, but overall I really enjoyed this book. My only regret is that I did not realize that the next 2 books in the series are not available in ebook format in the US.

Drawing from historical events and basing the language and culture on Ancient Rome, and what feels like a mix of the Australian outback and African deserts, Glenda Larke manages to weave a believable tale of self discovery, and magic while avoiding the standard fantasy trope of medieval Europe.

Authors website: Glenda Larke.

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