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REVIEW: The Lions of Al-Rassan – Guy Gavriel Kay
In the peninsula which is divided between the three northern kingdoms of the former Esperaña (Jaloña, Valledo and Ruenda) and Al-Rassan in the south, an uneasy truce prevails. The people of the northern kingdoms generally follow the Jaddite religion, whereas … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Re-read, Reviews
Tagged assassination, change, friendship, Guy Gavriel Kay, historical fantasy, love, Moorish Spain, religious differences, strong women, Tigana, uneasy alliances
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REVIEW: The Emperor’s Edge – Lindsay Buroker
(self-published e-book 2010) This was another recommendation from Erin at Aelia Reads (she recommended Please Ignore Vera Dietz, which I enjoyed), and which I downloaded for my Kindle along with a short story collection and the sequel. The Emperor’s Edge … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 New Reads, Fantasy, Fiction, Read on my Kindle, Reviews
Tagged ambition, assassination, biological warfare, counterfeiting, emperor, leadership, Lindsay Buroker, loyalty, lust for power, magic, politics, steampunk, strong women
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The Sarantine Mosaic – Guy Gavriel Kay
(HarperCollins 2011) Sailing to Sarantium (1998) / Lord of Emperors (2000) I’m not sure why I haven’t read more books by Guy Gavriel Kay. Back when I was a student, a friend lent me all three books of the Fionavar … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 New Reads, Fantasy, Fiction, Read on my Kindle, Reviews
Tagged art, assassination, Byzantium, chariot racing, depiction of the god, Guy Gavriel Kay, historical fantasy, intrigue, love, mosaic, myths, politics, revenge, strong women
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