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Product exec, SFF Writer, Producer and GM of dice.camp/@ExplorersWanted , a Numenera actual play podcast.
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Daniel Andrlik quoted Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock …
If Paris was the boudoir of Europe, then Lapérouse was everything that had given it that salacious reputation.
One of the finest dining establishments in all of France, it was said the literati of the Romantic era had written their magnum opuses in its candlelit corners. That jewels flashed in the shadows as the mistresses of the rich and powerful tested their diamonds on the Venetian mirrors, leaving behind scratches like the ones they left down their lovers' backs. That in Lapérouse, politics mixed with poetry and became pillow talk on velvet love seats the color of spilt wine.
It was also where they'd found the latest body.
— Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris (Page 41)
Daniel Andrlik rated Lotus Empire: 5 stars
Daniel Andrlik commented on Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri
Content warning Plot speculation. Please don't spoil me.
Man, I really feel like this is heading for a tragedy and I really don't want it to. I love these characters too much.
Daniel Andrlik rated A Sorceress Comes to Call: 4 stars
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
Cordelia knows her mother is . . . unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms—there are no secrets …
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A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
Cordelia knows her mother is . . . unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms—there are no secrets …
Daniel Andrlik rated Long Live Evil: 4 stars
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan (Time of Iron, #1)
This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain’s shoes, for an adventure that …
Daniel Andrlik started reading Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan (Time of Iron, #1)
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan (Time of Iron, #1)
This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain’s shoes, for an adventure that …
Daniel Andrlik reviewed Ebony Gate by Julia Vee
Fun urban fantasy with a few pacing issues
3 stars
This urban fantasy was a fun read, though uneven. The world and and magic system are textured and wonderful, and I loved the protagonist. But the pacing is off, and the foreshadowing is a bit heavy handed.
It reminded me of the early Dresden Files novels, which were also rough but found their groove and became a great series. I'm hopeful that the same will be true here because I'd love to see more of Emiko's adventures.
Daniel Andrlik rated Ebony Gate: 3 stars
Daniel Andrlik rated Song of the Tyrant Worm: 5 stars
Song of the Tyrant Worm by Hailey Piper (The Worm and His Kings, #3)
New York City, 1990: The Gray Maiden has served the almighty Worm and his faithful for her entire life. Recently …
Daniel Andrlik rated Someone You Can Build a Nest In: 4 stars
Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Discover this creepy, charming monster-slaying fantasy romance—from the perspective of the monster—by Nebula Award-winning debut author John Wiswell
Shesheshen has …
Daniel Andrlik set a goal to read 12 books in 2024
Daniel Andrlik rated Butcher of the Forest: 5 stars
Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed
A world-weary woman races against the clock to save two children from an enchanting but deadly forest in this dark …
Daniel Andrlik rated Last Exit: 4 stars
Last Exit by Max Gladstone
Ten years ago, Zelda led a band of merry adventurers whose knacks let them travel to alternate realities and battle …