![]() Common enemies and uncommon dangers force thief and knight on an epic journey where goblins hunger for human flesh, krakens hunt in dark waters, and honor is a luxury few can afford. Unsuccessful in his robbery and lucky to escape with his life, Kinch now finds his fate entangled with Galva's. ![]() She is searching for her queen, missing since a distant northern city fell to giants. Galva is a knight, a survivor of the brutal goblin wars, and handmaiden of the goddess of death. ![]() His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path.īut today, Kinch Na Shannack has picked the wrong mark. Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. Purchasing Info: Author's Website, Publisher's Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, ![]() Genres: epic fantasy, fantasy, grimdark, sword and sorcery Source: supplied by publisher via Edelweiss, supplied by publisher via NetGalleyįormats available: hardcover, ebook, audiobook The Blacktongue Thief (Blacktongue, #1) by Christopher Buehlman ![]()
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![]() ![]() The closing song, "Boogies (Hamburger Hell)", opens with a reference to Beefsteak Charlie's, which former Utopia drummer Kevin Ellman was currently operating along with his family. Critic Robert Christgau called the second side Rundgren's "clearest and most interesting set of songs since Something/Anything?" and magazine Rolling Stone's rock critic John Milward said "the original material that fills side two is a more ambitious tribute to his influences and his strongest collection of pop tunes since his classic " Something/Anything"." ![]() The first side is dedicated to "faithful" re-recordings-near-replications of the originals-of some classic 1960s psychedelic-era songs, while side two comprised original material. The album's core group of musicians-Rundgren, Wilcox, Siegler and Powell (all members of Utopia)-makes this a Utopia album in all but name, though other official Utopia albums featured songs written by other members of the band and not just by Rundgren. Rundgren explained the motivation of the first side as treating rock music like European classical music, where a piece is performed over and over again in essentially the same way. Faithful is Todd Rundgren's seventh album, released in 1976. ![]() ![]() Her home life is a mess, she’s not sure where she stands with Bruce Wayne and she’s struggling to keep up appearances. Selina Kyle is a teenager trying to juggle the challenges of high school, friends and family life. In fact, it’s Selina’s triumph amidst such darkness that gives Under the Moon its vibrancy. ![]() The entire book is at times so stark and visceral that it seems wrong to praise it, but writer Lauren Myracle and artist Isaac Goodhart work in tandem to portray the harsh reality of domestic violence and survival in a way that makes the reader cheer when the story’s tortured heroine Selina Kyle rises above it all. It’s that moment that her life is changed forever and it serves as the foundation for her story. Though she has been the victim of domestic violence, this time around she’s a witness to an unspeakable act to someone she cares about. There’s a moment in Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale when Selina Kyle’s entire life flips upside down. ![]() ![]() By Sarabeth Pollock 3 years ago Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale is a game-changer in the Young Adult genre, unafraid to tackle tough themes that impact teens every single day. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Writing with clear, persuasive language, he explains why conventional treatments that rely on insulin or other blood-glucose-lowering drugs can actually exacerbate the problem, leading to significant weight gain and even heart disease. Fung reveals in this paradigm-shifting book, is that type 2 diabetes is reversible. Today, most doctors, dietitians, and even diabetes specialists consider type 2 diabetes to be a chronic and progressive disease - a life sentence with no possibility of parole. The Diabetes Code is a thought-provoking new look at this ancient disease, and a revolutionary guide to naturally reversing its course. Now he's set out to do the same for type 2 diabetes. Jason Fung forever changed the way we think about obesity with his bestselling book, The Obesity Code. ![]() From acclaimed author of The Obesity Code, a revolutionary guide to reversing diabetes. ![]() ![]() ![]() Marcus tells himself to stay focused and follow his path, which is in accordance with the universe.Other people are guided by their own impulses and what they think is right (even if they're wrong).Marcus encourages himself to speak and act justly, as a person of reason would-and not to worry about what other people say about him.Marcus knows a foolproof way to keep his cool: drive away unpleasant thoughts from his mind.Perhaps he's being a little harsh on himself. At this moment, he's really not ready to give up food, drink and sleep to step up to his civic duties. If he were really concerned to do what he was born for, he would shun everything else. It all comes back to Marcus's nature and purpose in life.Marcus scolds himself for being too willing to exceed his limits in pleasure-but not in good actions.Marcus's brain argues with him, telling him that there are limits to everything-especially things which give him pleasure.Apparently, this is not encouragement enough for Marcus, who still doesn't want to get out of bed and get to work.After all, if birds do it and bees do it, why should he be grouchy about helping the universe to hum along as it ought to? Marcus tells himself that he's got to get out of bed early and take up his work without resentment-especially since he's doing what he was born to do. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, it really is that good * ELITIST BOOK REVIEWS * An extremely engaging novel. An engaging and wonderfully-written work * FANTASY FACTION * An amazing debut * BOOKTHING * Promise of Blood is a lot of fun, and the start of something potentially fantastic * CIVILIAN READER * Stunning, well crafted, compelling and engaging * THE FOUNDING FIELDS * Everyone should pick up Promise of Blood. a ripping yarn * Buzzfeed * An historically-influenced fantastical romp filled with machismo, intrigue and magic * SCIFI NOW * A French Revolution with wizards McClelland's debut packs some serious heat * KIRKUS REVIEWS - starred review * Promise of Blood is filled with engaging characters, original worldbuilding, and a plot that left me unable to put the book down. I had a blast * Brandon Sanderson * Excellent. ![]() Innovative magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I found myself enjoying every moment of it. Brian McClellan is the real thing * Brent Weeks * This book is just plain awesome. Brett * Guns, swords and magic together? What more could you want? How about tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes. Brian McClellan has a bold new take on fantasy * Peter V. Promise of Blood is the best debut I've read in ages. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The book started as Chainsaw Terror under the name Nick Blake, later reprinted as Come the Night, before being included in an omnibus edition under Shaun Hutson. ![]() The book is pure video nasty, something straight out of 70's 42 Street, with a climax straight out of early Peter Jackson. Meanwhile, reporter Dave Todd has been working on an article on the sex trade, and uses the prostitute he's been sleeping with as bait for Briggs. Sis tries to move out, but incestuously obsessed brother calls a stop to it by cutting her head off.Īfter dispatching her boyfriend, Briggs introduces a series of prostitutes to his sister's rapidly rotting head before introducing them to his basement full of power tools. Handyman Edward Briggs has lived in London home with his sister since their father murdered their cheating mother. ![]() ![]() I also didn't love the portrayal of Celaena - she's supposed to be this bad ass assassin, but she doesn't wake up when people bust up in her room at night? And she eats unlabeled candy that she just FINDS on her bed while she's in the middle of a competition for her life.I mean.I'm not even an assassin, and I would have known better. A love triangle is usually the kiss of death for a book and me, but I have SO many people who's book opinions I respect who love this series, so I am going to stick with it. I wanted more Hunger Games style action in the competition, but what I got was a love triangle, which I HATE. What did NOT work for me: It was SO slow - I was bored with it a lot of the time. ![]() I liked the premise of book one, and I am excited to see what other history will be revealed about our assassin and her past (there's obviously more going on with those dead parents, am I right). I have high hopes for the continuation of the series. I enjoyed the set up for what (I hope) will be a pretty epic story to come. ![]() What worked for me: I loved the world building. Ok, so here's the deal: I will continue reading.so don't crucify me based on this review. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to find a deep attraction to the enigmatic artist who works there, Owen Gentry.įor once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is keeping a major secret from coming out. In her fight to rebuild her shattered life, she has her goals in sight and there is no room for mistakes. Now its’s time to review! I’m going to try to keep it pretty but you never know with me.Īt age twenty-one, Auburn Reed has already lost everything important to her. “When I’m with you I think of all the great things I could be if I were without you.” “Sometimes I wonder if being dead would be easier than being his mother.” “I’m scared I’ll never stop comparing my life without him to how my life was when I was with him.” It means there’s less of a chance that my husband will find out that our son isn’t his.” ![]() “Every day I’m grateful that my husband and his brother look exactly alike. ![]() Some of those confessions had my jaw on the floor. But here’s the thing…I don’t know if I’m going to watch the TV show. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed reading Confess by Colleen Hoover. ![]() ![]() ![]() But, like Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the Star Wars Saga, he is, first and foremost, a victim a victim hoodwinked by the forces of darkness. He is a murderer, a rapist, and a misogynist. Yes, it is old-fashioned in its prose, and sometimes it takes a little while to get to significant and thrilling events, but it’s actually a very compelling and riveting read, and not as full of mind-numbing tedious descriptions of minutiae as other older works are.Īnd yes, Ambrosio is a selfish, monstrous bastard. When I picked it up, I was expecting quite a slog to get to the scenes of supernatural horror and macabre terror, but surprisingly it is not as hard to get into as one would think. The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis is a classic gothic novel that was written in 1795. But he has caught the diabolical attentions of the powers of darkness, who put forth an ordeal of infernal temptation that will lead Ambrosio to succumb to black magic, murder, rape, incest, and torture. Women want to be with him and men want to be him. ![]() He is regarded by the populace to be spotless, innocent, and godlike in his morality and character. The Abbot Ambrosio is a prestigious, handsome, and much-idolized monk who is the head of a monastery in Medieval Spain. ![]() |