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arnodegroote

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reviewed Blood of Elves by Danusia Stok (The Witcher Saga, #1)

Danusia Stok, Andrzej Sapkowski: Blood of Elves (Paperback, 2022, Orbit)

Blood of Elves

Change of pace, often feels like a "bridge" to the next part. Nonetheless still some very good writing and important info. On to the next!

Django Wexler (duplicate): How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying (EBook, 2024, Orbit)

Groundhog Day meets Deadpool in Django Wexler’s raunchy, hilarious, blood-splattered fantasy tale about a young …

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

a mix between hitchhiker's guide and D&D, with lots of modern pop culture references sprinkled all over it, more than a lot, even. one can only have so many references. really had to push to make it to the end. high expectations, low reward.

reviewed Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski (The Witcher Saga, #2)

Andrzej Sapkowski, David French: Sword of Destiny (Paperback, 2022, Orbit)

Geralt is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a …

Sword of Destiny

Content warning Spoiler about a new character

Irene Solà Saez: When I Sing, Mountains Dance (2022, Graywolf Press)

When I Sing, Mountains Dance

Lots of emotions flowing through the story. Beautifully written, draws you in and won't let you go. Didn't expect to finish this one so quickly. Wonderful all around!

Hubert Zanzim: A Man's Skin (EBook, 2021, Ablaze Media)

Once upon a time in Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, …

A Man's Skin

sublime story, important message, beautifully drawn as well! A Man's Skin is a must read!