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The Hallows by H.L.Tinsley My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received an eARC of this title from the author... In today's fantasy market, doesn't it seem that every single book is part of a series? Some of these things sprawl out over many years and volumes, and readers crave that of their favorite authors and books. But it's awfully refreshing to grab hold of a standalone every once in awhile. There's no prior knowledge required going in, and you don't have to comb over websites to get book summaries to refresh your mind to what's happened so far in the time since you put down the last volume. Grab and go. And that's what we have here. If you like grimdark settings and shady characters, this is for you. A noir inspired mystery with a sharp investigator, check. Entertaining side characters and monstrous surprises, check. And of course, what action story would be complete without fighting nuns? View all my reviews ...

The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received an eARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley. This really brings everything full circle and packs a punch, wrapping up the trilogy. The way things were unraveling through the last book and a half or so, I didn't expect the ending to satisfy, but was surprised that it wrapped up the story pretty well. View all my reviews