
Turbulence (The Wanderer #1)
Book
Thoughts of women filled my head from dawn to dusk. Oh, Eros! Let me swim in your wine-dark seas! ...

Kingdoms of the Deep
Tabletop Game
While the battle for the five kingdoms rages above the ground, there is also unrest and conflict...

Scorned (The Emrys Chronicles #3)
Book
A master of darkness, his immortal enemy, and a journey through the past that alters history and...
Fantasy Romance

The Vampire Armand (The Vampire Chronicles, #6)
Book
In the latest installment of The Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice summons up dazzling worlds to bring...

Servant of the Bones
Book
Having created fantastic universes of vampires and witches, the incomparable Anne Rice now carries...

Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Creeping Shadow ( The Rise of Isaac 1) in Books
Mar 29, 2023
Kindle
Creeping Shadow ( The Rise of Isaac 1)
By Caroline Peckham
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A man waits in Vale, a world void of humanity. A mother vanishes, her disappearance concealed by the police. A girl collapses, black magic invading her blood. And a boy linked to them all must fight to save his family. Earth is just one of seven worlds. Gateways divide the realms and those who pass through must earn keys, participating in challenges that will separate the fearful from the brave, the weak from the strong, and the witless from the cunning. Sixteen year old Oliver Knight knows nothing of the other worlds or his family's dark past. But when his adopted sister succumbs to a deadly curse the truth is revealed and he is plunged into an unknown land in a desperate bid to save her. However, a sinister enemy is on the rise and the danger they face at every turn throws those around them under suspicion. In order to survive, Oliver must figure out who to trust, who to believe and, ultimately, who to fear...
This was an easy quick enjoyable read. It was different and I really enjoyed it the characters and story were really good.

Seduced (Blood Rose Tales #3)
Book
Charlotte Vail finds herself irresistibly drawn to one of Grochaire Realm’s top agents for the RIU...
Adult Paranormal Romance Novella

Merissa (12914 KP) rated Embrace the Mystery (The Blood Rose #3) in Books
Apr 16, 2023
The chemistry is rife between Quinlan and Batya and, although you might think that the timing is wrong, they still manage to make time for each other. And boy, is it hot!
There are appearances from previous characters, as well as from new ones. Some, I'm not sure if they're part of the bigger picture or not, but I still really like reading about them.
This is a brilliant addition to the Blood Rose series and will definitely leave you wanting more. Highly recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Sep 20, 2015

Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The year’s best Fantasy and Horrror 2006 19th annual collection in Books
Dec 19, 2021
Book
The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror 19th annual collection
An anthology of stories edited by Ellen Datlow, Gavin J Grant and Kelly Link
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The legendary anthology is back, with witches and warlocks, fairy rings and gothic tales. The Years Best Fantasy and Horror 2006 presents the best short stories and poetry published in this genre, and takes readers into the most fantastic realms imaginable. Culled from thousands of annuals, acclaimed writers and genre specialists Ellen Datlow, Kelly Link and Gavin Grant offer a broad range of fantastical and horrific fiction, including work from Jeffery Ford, China Miville, Bruce Sterling, Mark Samuels, Barbara Rhoden and many more. In addition, this critically renowned series offers an extensive overview of the year in fantasy and horror. The Years Best Fantasy and Horror 2006 is the best source for fans or nascent readers of fantasy and horror.
There weren’t many that I actually enjoyed reading if I’m completely honest. Loved Adam Nevill’s short but this is one I’ve read a few times. These are great for finding authors I have a few on my tbr list now. Overall it was very average.

Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated A Lair of Bones ( Curse of the Cyren Queen book 1) in Books
Jul 12, 2022
Kindle
A Lair of Bones ( Curse of the Cyren Queen book 1)
Helen Scheuerer
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A deadly contest. A vaulting ambition. How far will one cyren go to win?
Mighty cyrens have ruled the ancient lair of Saddoriel for centuries. A cavernous fortress, a subterranean labyrinth of tunnels and levels, powered by magic and music…
From the moment she was born, Roh, the daughter of an infamous criminal, has been despised by her own kind. Restricted to the Lower Sector and forced to work as a common bone cleaner, she has always believed she belongs above: where lies adventure… and power.
Opportunity arises in the form of the Queen’s Tournament, a treacherous set of trials that could see the victor crowned ruler of the entire lair. Up against the most cunning, dangerous cyrens in all the realms, does Roh stand a chance?
This book was just amazing! I’ve never read a world like this before it was just so eerie, cruel and beautiful all in one. The characters are written well and likeable, the world building and story are so good. I really enjoyed the Oremere series that Helen wrote so I knew this would be good!