The Sword of Kaigen | Book Review

“A student like you, who can absorb what he is told but also think beyond it, is capable of anything.” M.L. Wang, The Sword of Kaigen In January, I picked up The Sword of Kaigen as part of a buddy read on Instagram. I’ll even admit I considered not reading it just before January started…. … Read More

Earthweeds: An Edpool Review

This review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. This week also brought me into the strange world of Earthweeds, first book of the Sons of Neptune series, by Rod Little. This book was … Read More

BOOK REVIEW | STONES OF LIGHT BY ZACK ARGYLE

Hey there sweet thannngggg! I am back with another review because your girl here is playing some serious catch up. It is about time I reviewed this book for Zack! He is an incredibly writer and such a nice chap. I have actually read this book twice, once via paperback and once via audio. Which … Read More

Book Review | A Crown of Swords

Hi bookworms! It’s nocrackedspines here again with another book review! A Crown of Swords is the seventh book in the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. This will be a spoiler review. I took a several month hiatus from the Wheel of Time after finishing Lord of Chaos back in February. I did this for … Read More

Skysworn by Will Wight

Here we have another review on the Cradle series by Will Wight. This will be a continuation on my journey with book 4 Skysworn.

Blackcoats: Dead Man Walking: An Edpool Review

This review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. My next SPSFC read was Blackcoats: Dead Man Walking, by Michael Lachman. Adam is a normal teen, who likes *checks notes* failing to talk to … Read More

Eos: An Edpool Review

This review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. Oh hi there. Today I’ve mostly been reading Eos, by Jen Guberman. I’m torn when it comes to characterising this book as a young adult … Read More

BOOK REVIEW | THE WINTER ROAD BY ADRIAN SELBY

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening Hi, I’m Dan contributor to the thebookinhand.com and today I will be sharing my review of ‘The Winter Road’ by Adrian Selby. BOOK SYNOPSIS: Add It To Your Goodreads! A gritty and epic adventure to appeal to fans of Mark Lawrence, Andrzej Sapkowski and Joe Abercrombie – The Winter Road is … Read More

BOOK REVIEW | THE SHADOW OF THE GODS BY JOHN GWYNNE

Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening Hi Im Dan, contributor to The Book in Hand Blog and today I will be sharing my review of The Shadow of the Gods by John Gywnne!! BOOK SYNOPSIS: Add It To Your Goodreads! Set in a brand-new, Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance, The … Read More

BOOK REVIEW | THE COUNCILLOR BY E. J. BEATON

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening Hi I’m Dan and I’m going to share with you my review of E. J. Beaton’s The Council. BOOK SYNOPSIS: Add It To Your Goodreads! ORDER HERE: Kindle | Hardback | Audiobook Page count: 448 Publisher: DAW DAN’S REVIEW: This is E J Beaton’s debut novel and is described as a … Read More