My “WIR” posts are not reviews, but rather short recommendations for books I love.
I’m writing this post having just finished Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas. Empire is the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series, the five books being:

1. Throne of Glass
2. Crown of Midnight
3. Heir of Fire
4. Queen of Shadows
5. Empire of Storms

Sarah J Maas has two fantasy series which I have been reading, and both have proven to be tales told with a sure, deft hand. If you enjoy fantasy and haven’t yet picked up one of her books, I strongly recommend grabbing a copy of either Throne of Glass or A Court of Thorns and Roses (first book in her other series).
The Throne of Glass series is set in the fantasy world of Erilea and follows the heart-wrenching adventures of Calaena Sardothien, the most renown assassin in the realm. I want to be careful not to give away too many spoilers, but from the start these books grab you by the scruff and drag you along behind wild horses. The pacing is fast, the dangers grand, and the myriad of schemes and plans intricate. I have yet to find fault with any of the books and am now destitute waiting for the next as the primary story ramps up to a climax of world-shattering proportions.
What type of fantasy are we talking? Humans (as you would expect), fae, witches (these are not the bubbling cauldron type), wyverns, shape shifters, daemons, and more.
You can find more info on the series on goodreads here, or pick up the first book on Amazon.

Asteroid Made of Dragons is actually the third book in the Spell/Sword series by G. Derek Adams. I didn’t realise I was jumping in part-way through a series when I picked it up, but thankfully it didn’t matter. There are references to events in the previous books, but there was enough in the books that I could pick up what I needed to and still enjoy the book.
What is Asteroid Made of Dragons? A sci-fi / fantasy mashup with a delightful sense of humour. The book kept me excited and engaged from cover to cover. It is set in a complex world and spins an epic tale with characters you can’t help but love. This is a world that is screaming out for more stories. I sincerely hope Adams grants us passage back sometime soon. In the meantime, I will be going back to read the first two books set in the world; Spell/Sword and The Riddle Box.
You can find Asteroid Made of Dragons on Inkshares here, Goodreads or Amazon.

My “what I read” posts are self-explanatory – they are short posts highlighting books I have read recently and enjoyed. I have deliberately not called these posts “reviews.” The reason is simple – I don’t enjoy writing in-depth reviews. Each of these posts will be short, calling out a book I enjoyed and want to recommend, with a brief summary of why. Nothing more, nothing less. (more…)