Passion Play: Could have been great Passion Playby Beth Bernobich CLASSIFICATION:Passion Playis a novel that blends together romance, classic fantasy tropes and political intrigue. Some comparisons have been made toJacqueline Carey’sKushielseries, and while there are a few similarities,Passion Playis...
The Lions of Al-Rassan: Political intrigue, romance, poetry, passion The Lions of Al-Rassanby Guy Gavriel Kay In the turbulent region that used to be the stable empire of Al-Rassan, petty kings vie for power. Each of these rulers is ambitions and clever, but none of them has been able...
The are set in a regency style world, which is low on magic but rife with political intrigue. Neil Gaiman Neverwhere and Stardust are, IMO, the best of his novels. Naomi Novik – Temeraire series alternate history based on the premise of how the Napoleonic Wars might have played out ...
Chinese fantasy fiction plays a crucial role as a subtle platform for commentary, offering a unique perspective on societal norms and challenges. While Western literature explores the realms of Elves and Dwarves, their Eastern counterparts offer narratives deeply connected to cultural and political realit...
With the books featured here, D&D enthusiasts can delve into the world of fantasy literature with titles that, like their favorite D&D campaigns, transport readers to realms filled with magic, mythical creatures, and daring quests. Whether you're a seasoned D&D player or Dungeon Master seeking ...
is struggling to live up to Lucien’s legacy. Sworn to protect the silent queen Anea as she struggles to bring a new democracy to Demesne, Dino finds himself drawn into a deadly game of political intrigue as the aristocratic families of Landfall conspire to protect their privilege. Always read...
Firstly, and fore-mostly, I want to say a huge thank you to every author, publisher and blogger involved in fantasy literature in 2013. I’ve been involved in the fantasy community for about four years now and this was BY FAR the very best year I’ve experienced in terms of the amount...
I found this to be a character-driven novel with lots of intricate political intrigue and background detail going on. I’m interested in Løren’s POV in the next book, and what will come as a result. More than anything, diverse books are wonderful in sharing another’s view, and ...
Lara Elena Donnelly’s sparkling, sexy historical fantasy swaps out the conventional, quasi-medieval setting for a magical take on 1920s Berlin: a world of silken glamour, queer romance, and political intrigue. Instead of knights and wizards, debut author Lara Elena Donnelly populates her sparklin...
The are set in a regency style world, which is low on magic but rife with political intrigue. Neil Gaiman Neverwhere and Stardust are, IMO, the best of his novels. Naomi Novik – Temeraire series alternate history based on the premise of how the Napoleonic Wars might have played out ...