Have you read anything by Karen Miller before? If not, then you should. She’s amazing with dialogue and she knows how to tell a good epic fantasy story. I’ve read two of her novels (both of which are set in the same world as the books below) and loved them. Lucky me, I get to review a few more of her books! Then again, I’d probably read them anyway… Anyway, here are the books (after the fold): And now for the descriptions (from Amazon): 1.  The Prodigal Mage by Karen Miller Many years have passed since the last Mage War. It has been a time of great change. But not all changes are for the best, and Asher’s world is in peril once more. The weather magic that keeps Lur safe is failing. Among the sorcerers, only Asher has the skill to mend the antique weather map that governs the seasons, keeping the land from being crushed by natural forces. Yet, when Asher risks his life to meddle with these dangerous magic, the crisis is merely delayed, not averted. Asher’s son Rafel inherited his father’s talents, but he has been forbidden to use them. With Lur facing devastation, however, he may be its only hope. 2.  The Reluctant Mage by Karen Miller It’s been many months since Rafel ventured over Barl’s Mountains into the unknown, in a desperate bid to seek help for their ravaged land. With his father’s Weather Magic exhausted, there seemed no other hope. Now this too has died. Only Deenie believes Rafel still lives, sensing her brother in tortured dreams. She also knows she must try to find him, as only Rafel’s talents could heal their land. The prospect terrifies Deenie, yet she sees no other choice. She soon learns of a dangerous new power. Deenie comes to suspect that not only is her brother involved, but that the evil their father destroyed is somehow reborn. And if she can’t save Rafel, then through him, Morg’s vast power could once again command their world. By the way, I’m almost halfway through The Prodigal Mage, and I’m loving it. So that’s that.  So, have you received or purchased anything of interest lately?

It almost seems like I’m always buying stuff for myself, rather than receiving things for review.  Well, that’s not true!  You know how I know?  Because the following book arrived in my mailbox from the far away and extremely exotic land of Australia.  It came in an envelope made of kangaroo fur, and when I opened it, the sweet sound of didgeridoo’s playing “Down Under” by Men At Work wafted into my living room, followed by a floating can of Vegemite. Okay, so none of that is actually true, except the part about it coming from Australia.  But it’s still cool to get stuff from far away lands, no? Here’s the image (after the fold):  Oh, and don’t forget the cool stuff on the inside (plus a bookmark): And now for the description (from Amazon): The King’s Bastard (King Rolen’s King series) by Rowena Corey Daniels The Kingdom of Rolencia sleeps as rumours of new Affinity Seeps, places where the untamed power wells up. By royal decree all those afflicted with Affinity must serve the Abbey or face death. Sent to the Ab bey, the King’s youngest son, Fyn, trains to become a warrior monk. Elsewhere others are tainted with Affinity and must fight to survive. Political intrigue and magic combine in this explosive first book in an exciting new fantasy trilogy. It’s on my reading list for sure! What about you?  Did you get anything interesting recently?