The Quarrygate Gambit by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review

Published: November 8, 2022 Publisher: DAW Series: The Streets of Maradaine #4 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 390 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Mixing urban and high fantasy, the fourth Streets of Maradaine novel follows the crew of outlaws led by the...

The Mystical Murders of Yin Mara by Marshall Ryan Maresca

Published: August 2, 2022 Publisher: Artemisia Books Series: Maradaine Saga Story #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 158 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Phadre Golmin and Jiarna Kay are perfectly matched. Both astounding intellects, sharing a passion for academic pursuits and each...

The Assassins of Consequence by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review

Published: March 29, 2022 Publisher: DAW Series: Maradaine #4 (?) Genre: Fantasy Pages: 392 (Kindle) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:The autumn semester at the University of Maradaine is underway, and Veranix Calbert is doing his best to balance the new...

Currently Reading: 3/21/22

The Assassins of Consequence by Marshall Ryan MarescaI'm planning to pick this up as my print book for the week. Stoke to return to Maradaine for more vigilante drug-busting and to see what happens when a masked vigilante's identity is revealed. Moon Over Soho by Ben AaronovitchWELL, that's it I'm officially hooked on this series....

An Unintended Voyage by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review

Published: November 2, 2021 Publisher: DAW Books Series: Maradaine Sequence Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:Moving outside the city of Maradaine, this new novel follows a lone member of the Maradaine Constabulary as she navigates a...

People of the City by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review

Published: October 27, 2020 Publisher: DAW Books Series: Maradaine Elite #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 404 (Paperback) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The third and final novel in the Maradaine Elite series blends fast-paced high fantasy and political intrigue, bringing together...

Currently Reading: 10/26/20

People of the City by Marshall Ryan MarescaCan you believe the Maradaine books have been around for five years already? This is the last installment in this story arc and sounds like it will culminate rather excitingly!  The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart TurtonThis has been one of my most anticipated new releases...

Stacking the Shelves: 7/11/20

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly (or in my case monthly) meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and it’s all about sharing the books you’ve added to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts,...

The Fenmere Job by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review

Published: February 25, 2020 Publisher: DAW Books Series: The Streets of Maradaine #3 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 368 (Mass Market) My Rating: 4.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Mixing urban and high fantasy, the third Streets of Maradaine novel follows the crew of outlaws...

Shield of the People by Marshall Ryan Maresca – Review

Published: October 29, 2019 Publisher: DAW Series: Maradaine Elite #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 400 (Paperback) My Rating: 3.5/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The second novel in the Maradaine Elite series blends fast-paced high fantasy and political intrigue. After stopping Tharek Pell and...