Monday, December 11, 2023

[Review] — "THE MELODY OF THREE" is an Imaginative Fantasy Tale

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE MELODY OF THREE by S.D. Reeves Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Sunday, December 10, 2023

{Sunday Post} — The A-Team 5, Millennium Falcon, and Shotgun Johnny

The Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Kimberly hosts a weekly meme called "The Sunday Post"! 


* Weekly Tidbits * 

 
  • I caught a cold from a relative on Thanksgiving and have been under the weather. 

  • I had an unbearable toothache for several days. It turns out I was allergic to the toothpaste I was using. 





What Am I Currently Reading?


I'm reading Bladestay by Jackie Johnson, which I plan on finishing tomorrow because my review is due on the 13th for a blog tour. Then I'll move on to Ricochet, Losing Spring, and Making It So

Friday, December 8, 2023

{Book Blogger Hop} — Where Do Like to Read the Most?




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Where do you like to read the most?

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

[Review] — "MAGES & MAGIC" is a Fantasy Series for Both Adults and Kids


I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the MAGES & MATES and MAGES & MAGIC by Nina R. Schluntz Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About the Books


Rise of a Necromancer

YA Version
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Banished from Earth, a six-headed demon god adjusts to a world where he is bound by no rules and where even the dead have magic he can consume and control.

Rojo Siete Φωτιά
The red dragon full of chaos fire magic must serve the human mages for seventy years.
Leslie Μάγος
Orphaned human child of slaves, sold to the Magesterium to train as a mage, and paired with a fire dragon.
Ruven Σκιά
Shadow assassin elf turned tracker with a hellhound who eats the undead.
Heista Νεκρός
An undead priest risen and controlled by the most powerful necromancer.

Tiamat is a demon god from Earth now banished to a world full of magic and dragon. Lucky for him, his dragon form is a six-headed dragon. The magic here is not like on Earth, it comes from dragons, not from souls.

To be a god on this world, he must learn how to harness the power of the dragons. So, pretending to be less than he is, he joins the Magesterium to train as a mage. He masters this ability easily but is paired with a dragon who was once a human. Her dragon mate has died and if he doesn’t pair with her, the other dragons will kill her.

Her magic is weak, but Tiamat can fix that. He can show this world that the dragons banished from their clans can find a new purpose, just like him. Until his past catches up and demons from Earth arrive to take a soul from Tiamat that they feel is theirs. Turns out, necromancy is easy to do on this world and the other demons have no qualms about using it.

To defeat the other demons, Tiamat must give up the new life he’s found, and become the god he was destined to be.


Adult Version
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Author’s Note

This story is available in two adaptations. The original, Mages & Mates, is a romance filled with encounters involving dragon shape-shifters. This story stars a very lust-filled mage and a demon who seems to marry one of every species on this world, collecting a harem of men and women spouses.


The alternative adaptation, Mages & Magic, is censored and edited to be appropriate for all ages. It has the same main story, but the mage fights with a desire to roll dice and play dice games. The demon gets married only once, then forms alliances with vows of loyalty, rather than marriages.


So, pick the version that fits your taste and enjoy an epic adventure with an unlikely group of anti-heroes.

 


Goblin Gold

YA Version
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Blessed by Sun Deities and able to transform into Mechanical Dragons, the goblins and their prized gold are the best hope against the necromancer demons invading their world of magic.


Olje Ιππότης
Dedicated Goblin Paladin of the Sun Deities, raised as an undead protector to Tiamat
Gruillie Καλόγερος
Religious Goblin Monk, fierce warrior, and bound to Mage Tiamat as his dragon.
Tiamat ψόφιος
Six-headed demon god dragon sworn to protect the inhabitants of this world.
Neo Νερό
Water Dragon, bound to Mage Peter and entangled with demons.

Goblins have secrets. Their knowledge of science has created the sun deities and given them the power to harness the holy sun power from another plane of existence. Their methods of creating the coveted gold is unethical. Their practices drive a wedge in their alliance to the six-headed demon god Tiamat and soon elves, humans, dragons, and goblins are divided in who they will trust in the coming war against the undead.

New mages and dragons become trusted allies, while others are lost. Neo, a water dragon, despises elves and undead, yet vows to help Tiamat in order to protect his clan. Olje, a goblin monk, once faithful to Tiamat, shifts his priorities when an unwitting mage comes into possession of a clutch of goblin gold. This gold must be acquired and kept safe at all costs, even if it means asking the elves for help.


Adult Version
Find it on Goodreads and Book2Read.


Author’s Note

This story is available in two adaptations. The original, Mages & Mates, is a romance filled with encounters involving dragon shape-shifters. This story stars a very lust-filled mage and a demon who seems to marry one of every species on this world, collecting a harem of men and women spouses.


The alternative adaptation, Mages & Magic, is censored and edited to be appropriate for all ages. It has the same main story, but the mage fights with a desire to roll dice and play dice games. The demon gets married only once, then forms alliances with vows of loyalty, rather than marriages.


So, pick the version that fits your taste and enjoy an epic adventure with an unlikely group of anti-heroes.

 


My Review


It's unusual to find two versions of a tale. Here, Mages and Magic offers a more romantic version for adults and a more grounded fantasy version for younger readers. Note: I only read the first two in the series, but there is a third book called Darkness of Descent.

I've learned to love fantasy novels over time. Some have incredible stories, while others just blah. The author's detailed way with descriptions put the Mages and Magic series in the higher tier. I can assure you that creating a fantastical world with goblins and dragons requires intricate descriptions, which is exactly what this author has done.

Overall, I enjoyed reading Rise of a Necromancer and Goblins Gold; while the first was my favorite of the two, both were enjoyable reads that should appeal to fantasy fans of all ages. —★★★★★

 


About Nina Schluntz



Nina Schluntz is a native to rural Nebraska. In her youth, she often wrote short stories to entertain her friends. Those ideas evolved into the novels she creates today.

Her husband continues to ensure her stories maintain a touch of realism as she delves into the science fiction and fantasy realm. Their three cats are always willing to stay up late to provide inspiration, whether it is a howl from the stray born in the backyard or an encouraging bite from the so called “calming kitten.


Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads

 


Giveaway Details


5 winners will win a set of Dragon Dice, International.

Ends December 12th, midnight EST.



Tour Schedule


Week One:

11/27/2023

Writer of Wrongs

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11/28/2023

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Blog Spotlight/IG Spotlight

11/29/2023

Two Chicks on Books

Deleted Scene/IG Post

11/30/2023

@lexijava

IG Review

11/30/2023

YA Books Central

Interview/IG Post

12/1/2023

Callisto’s calling

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

12/4/2023

GryffindorBookishNerd

Review/IG Post

12/4/2023

jlreadstoperpetuity

Review/IG Post

12/5/2023

@evergirl200

Review/IG Post

12/5/2023

The Momma Spot

Review/IG Post

12/6/2023

@froggyreadteach

Review/IG Post

12/6/2023

Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Writer

Review/IG Post

12/7/2023

the original B00K nerd

Review/IG Post

12/8/2023

Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

Review/IG Post

12/8/2023

Lifestyle of Me

Review/IG Post


Tuesday, December 5, 2023

[Review] — "Star Trek: Prodigy: Escape Route" is a Flawed, Entertaining Read


*Star Trek: Prodigy: Escape Route—the third and perhaps last book based on the animated series—was published in August by Simon Spotlight and can be purchased in a *boxset alongside volumes one and two, A Dangerous Trade and Supernova. (* paid link)

Saturday, December 2, 2023

[Review] ‒ "THE SHIFT" is an Eccentric Religious Science Fiction Thriller ‒ {Giveaway}


Now in theaters from Angel Studios (The Chosen, Sound of Freedom) is the science fiction drama THE SHIFT, written, produced, and directed by Brock Heasley. The film features Sean Astin (The Goonies, Rudy, and The Lord of the Rings), Neal McDonough (Band of Brothers), and Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen).

Friday, December 1, 2023

{Book Blogger Hop} — Multiple Reads




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Do you read multiple books at once?

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

[The Midnight Horror] - The Real Jigsaw Returns in "SAW X"

It's hard to believe that the Saw series is almost twenty years old. The series has ten films—technically, Jigsaw and Spiral are more like spinoffs—but ten movies is a lot. In my opinion, the first three films were the greatest, and—spoiler alert—John Kramer (Jigsaw) and his apprentice Amanda met their gruesome demise at the end of Saw III—though whether Amanda died from a bullet neck wound continues to be debated among fans. Even though Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith are now twenty years older than the characters they portray, I was ecstatic to see them return to their roles as John and Amanda in Saw X, a prequel set between Saw and Saw II. As you might be wondering, no CGI de-aging was employed—just simply classic make-up techniques and, for Shawnee Smith, an unrealistic wig—more on that later.

Monday, November 27, 2023

[Review] — "WITCH FIRE" by Brian & Juliet Freyermuth

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the WITCH FIRE by Brian & Juliet Freyermuth Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

Sunday, November 26, 2023

{Sunday Post} — Command and Control, The Midnight Library, and The Zombie Survival Guide

The Caffeinated Book Reviewer's Kimberly hosts a weekly meme called "The Sunday Post"! 


* Weekly Tidbits *

 
  • Thank God the Thanksgiving holiday is gone. Did I mention in last week's post that I "hate" Thanksgiving? 

  • On Wednesday night (Thanksgiving Eve), my dad was involved in an automobile accident. Thankfully, neither he nor the older man in the other vehicle involved in the accident were hurt. Unfortunately, my father's van was totaled.






What Am I Currently Reading? 


Once again, it was a busy week, and reading wasn't high on my priority list. I'll finish Witch Fire sometime before the KC Chiefs game this afternoon. My review is due tomorrow for a blog tour, so I'm cutting it close. Also, I'm a few pages into Karin Slaughter's After That Night.