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Merissa (14068 KP) created a post

Jul 27, 2026  
"Karia carries her faith, her loyalty, and her longing for home across half the known world." – Merissa

🌍✨ THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES by JUSTIN NEWLAND earns a very good 3.5 out of 5 stars in today's review! This ambitious work of historical fiction and speculative historical fantasy follows one woman's epic journey across the ancient world, carried by faith, duty, and an unshakeable longing for home. 💫

Head over to the blog to read the full review!

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Merissa (14068 KP) created a post

Jan 8, 2021  
"A book that takes you out of your usual comfort zone, and it does it in such a way, you do NOT see it coming!"

A War of Daisies (The Four Horsewomen of the Apocalypse #1) by A.A. Chamberlynn - @Archaeolibrary, @debbiereadsbook, #Historical, #Fantasy, 5 out of 5 (exceptional)

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Merissa (14068 KP) created a post

Oct 29, 2020  
"...you get an intricately woven story that gives great descriptions of both the time and (imaginary) place with the plans and defences they have to work with."

TOUR, REVIEW & #GIVEAWAY - She's the One Who Thinks Too Much by S.R. Cronin - @GoddessFish, @Archaeolibrary, @cinnabar01, #Historical, #Fantasy, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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The Gaelic King (2017)
The Gaelic King (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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6.3 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Fantasy set in a historical setting, but is it good?
The Gaelic King is a low budget fantasy film set in historical Scotland. An exiled king is forced to unite with his once enemies to face a larger threat, a shadow army at the command of a powerful witch.
Honestly, this is a tough one to review. It doesn't do a whole lot wrong, but it doesn't Excel at anything either, it's stuck somewhere in between.

The film has passable acting, is well paced and has a solid storyline. The effects range from ok to bad, but it doesn't compromise the film too much. The music is great but is not balanced well with the sound of the movie, often overpowering dialogue.
Overall, it doesn't bring anything new or unexpected. It won't wow you, but you shouldn't cringe too much either. It's essentially the definition of mediocre.
  
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Tenth Stone (A.D. Chronicles, #10)
2
2.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Thoene's bring back characters from earlier books to retell the story of the Prodigal Son. However, they turn their historical fiction into fantasy and kill the climax of what should have been a powerful book. I'm debating whether I will continue to read them or not.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-tenth-stone-by-bodie-and.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Greg Rich finds himself sucked back through time to early 1600's Paris where he must unite teenage musketeers to save his parents. A kids book that combines elements of fantasy with historical fiction, I enjoyed it, although I did find the set up a bit too long.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-last-musketeer-by-stuart.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.