A darker, more inward turning point in the Islands in the Mist series, Into the Shadows shifts the focus toward power, politics, and consequence as Taliesin moves firmly to the center and the Arthurian future comes into clearer view.
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My review of Rise of the Pendragon by J.M. Hofer, Book 3 in the Islands in the Mist series. This installment deepens the myth, raises the stakes, and marks a darker turning point in the saga.
A thoughtful and immersive continuation of the Islands in the Mist series, Across the Sea deepens character arcs, expands mythological threads, and maintains its strong Iron Age historical grounding. This iRead Book Tours review explores how Book 2 strengthens the series as a whole.
A thoughtful YA historical novel set during the Roman Empire, Titus and the Christian Coin explores faith, perseverance, and forgiveness through a compelling young protagonist.
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The Compassionate Writer by Anne E. Beall offers a thoughtful, psychology-informed approach to writing with honesty, empathy, and care. This review explores the book's strengths, followed by a guest post from the author reflecting on how compassion can transform both storytelling and the stories we tell ourselves.
A forbidden bond. An ancient Arcbeast thought extinct. And a system that fears what it cannot control. Arcbeasts: The Arcane Bond by David Cylex is a strong opening to an epic fantasy academy series filled with rebellion, mystery, and elemental power. ⭐⭐⭐⭐