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Book Review: Slaughtered Gods by Thilde Kold Holdt
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Book Review: Slaughtered Gods by Thilde Kold Holdt

Man of la BookMarch 9, 2023

The final battle was chaotic, as most big battles are. But Ragnarök must take place. All three books are immersive and well-written

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Book Review: Victory City by Salman Rushdie
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Book Review: Victory City by Salman Rushdie

Man of la BookFebruary 7, 2023

The author assured me that this book was a translation of an epic poem called Jayaparajaya, retold so a layman like myself could understand it.

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Book Review: Shackled Fates by Thilde Kold Holdt
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Book Review: Shackled Fates by Thilde Kold Holdt

Man of la BookDecember 8, 2022

The story takes place in between worlds, where mortals walk among the gods. Each character is well-written and shows growth throughout their individual journey

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Book Review: Northern Wrath by Thilde Kold Holdt
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Book Review: Northern Wrath by Thilde Kold Holdt

Man of la BookNovember 24, 2022

The characters are well-written, especially the women. They are mothers, daughters & sisters, heroic & compassionate, as well as fierce warriors

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Book Review: Those of Us About to Die by Michael Woodhead
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Book Review: Those of Us About to Die by Michael Woodhead

Man of la BookApril 21, 2022

The story is certainly captivating, but not as focused on the most interesting characters. The narrative does flow, and it’s an easy read

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Book Review: The Hidden Saint by Mark Levenson
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Book Review: The Hidden Saint by Mark Levenson

Man of la BookApril 19, 2022

Rabbi Adam is awaiting a family wedding, when Lilith, an ancient evil, adducts his children. Rabbi Adam must create a golem and find his way to the underworld.

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Book Review: God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez
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Book Review: God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez

Man of la BookApril 18, 2022

I understand that God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez is the first of a series, I’m sure the other books are going to be fascinating as well

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Audiobook Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
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Audiobook Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Man of la BookNovember 25, 2021

Addie LaRue, a young French woman in 1714 makes a bargain with an ancient god, to live forever, but is forgotten by everyone she meets after they look away

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Book Review: The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner
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Book Review: The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner

Man of la BookFebruary 8, 2021

Dellaria Wells, Delly, is a hard-drinking thief, about to be evicted from her apartment in Leiscourt. Delly is also a talented fire-witch, but has no idea how to hone her skills. Delly fast-talks herself into a good paying job, protecting a young rich lady from assassination.

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Book Review: The Tower of Fools by Andrzej Sapkowski
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Book Review: The Tower of Fools by Andrzej Sapkowski

Man of la BookNovember 5, 2020

The Tower of Fools by Andrzej Sapkowski (translated by David French) is a historical fantasy story taking place in the early 1500s, Poland. This novel is the first one in the Hussite Trilogy #1

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