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... a vibrant, myth-rich (African meets Greek) short story collection that makes for a great entry point into the TJ Young universe. With standout narration and immersive audio touches.

What in a Necromancer’s fever dream did I just read? I’m still not sure but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing.If you’ve got a thirst for something dark and different, sometimes quite graphic then I can highly recommend The Locked Tomb series.

Harrow the Ninth, the sequel to Gideon the Ninth, turns a galaxy inside out as one necromancer struggles to survive the wreckage of herself aboard the Emperor’s haunted space station.She answered the Emperor’s call.She arrived with her arts, her wits, and her only friend.In victory, her world has turned to ash.After rocking the cosmos with […]

A masterclass in grimdark fantasy. Spanning four novels, it delivers a gritty, emotionally charged saga of war, power, loyalty, trauma, and survival.

A masterclass in grimdark fantasy. Spanning four novels, it delivers a gritty, emotionally charged saga of war, power, loyalty, trauma, and survival.

If you enjoy a journey that mirrors the characters’ own development, messy, uneven, but ultimately satisfying, then this is one worth reading to the end.

If you enjoy a journey that mirrors the characters’ own development, messy, uneven, but ultimately satisfying, then this is one worth reading to the end.

As usual for Kingfisher’s books, the side characters are extremely well done. These include a non-binary priest-lawyer and a Gnoll oxen keeper. Both of which are funny, lovable and perfect additions to the traveling party. 

As usual for Kingfisher’s books, the side characters are extremely well done. These include a non-binary priest-lawyer and a Gnoll oxen keeper. Both of which are funny, lovable and perfect additions to the traveling party. 

I really enjoyed the atmospheric setting, the sense of creeping dread, and, of course, most of all Nick’s signature dry wit.