The Justice of Kings ~ a book review

The Justice of Kings, the first in a new epic fantasy trilogy, follows the tale of Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor’s Justice – a detective, judge and executioner all in one. As he unravels a web of secrets and lies, Vonvalt discovers a plot that might destroy his order once and for all – and…

The Stone Knife ~ a book review

A fantasy epic of freedom and empire, gods and monsters, love, loyalty, honor, and betrayal, from the acclaimed author of GODBLIND. Goodreads Synopsis - For generations, the forests of Ixachipan have echoed with the clash of weapons, as nation after nation has fallen to the Empire of Songs – and to the unending, magical music…

Legends & Latte ~ a book review

High Fantasy with a double-shot of self-reinvention. Goodreads synopsis - Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes out of the warrior’s life with one final score. A forgotten legend, a fabled artifact, and an unreasonable amount of hope lead her to the streets of Thune, where she…

Jade City ~ a book review

JADE CITY is a gripping Godfather-esque saga of intergenerational blood feuds, vicious politics, magic, and kungfu. Goodreads synopsis- The Kaul family is one of two crime syndicates that control the island of Kekon. It's the only place in the world that produces rare magical jade, which grants those with the right training and heritage superhuman abilities. The…

Dragon Mage ~ a book review

Hello people ! Today I bring to you a review for one of my favorite reads of 2021. 'Dragon Mage' by M.L. Spencer Goodreads Synopsis - Aram Raythe has the power to challenge the gods. He just doesn't know it yet. Aram thinks he's nothing but a misfit from a small fishing village in a…

Mini Reviews ~ ARCS

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC. # The Red Palace ~ by June Hur Goodreads Synopsis - To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood... Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and…

The Hand of the Sun King – ARC review

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publishers for providing me with an ARC in exchange of honest review. Synopsis - My name is Wen Alder. My name is Foolish Cur. All my life, I have been torn between two legacies: that of my father, whose roots trace back to the right hand of the Emperor. That…

The ones we’re meant to find ~ a book review

Hey people ! First of all I hope you all are well and healthy ❤ The Crusade is back with a review for 'The ones we're meant to find' by Joan He. Okay first of all. Have you seen the cover !? Its one of the most beautiful cover I have ever laid my eyes…

The Poppy War – a Book Review

Ahoy Mates ! So the first official stop of The Bookish Crusade is going to be a review of 'The Poppy War' by R.F Kuang. Let me just start by saying that this book was published when R.F Kuang was only 22 years old ! That itself is mindboggling to me but there are other…