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Kieran O'Brien
4 days ago9 min read
Ranking All 12 Stories in Stephen King’s Latest Collection: ‘You Like It Darker’
I do indeed like it darker
Kieran O'Brien
Jan 103 min read
Let Me Tell You About ‘The Raven Tower’ – Book Review
You’ve never read a book like this before
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 29, 202416 min read
Examining 'The Dark Tower' by Stephen King Through the Lens of My Life
My journey through ‘The Dark Tower’ was not a straightforward one
Kieran O'Brien
Dec 2, 20247 min read
It’s ‘Wind and Truth’ Week! Here’s Why I Love Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive Series
Not a Stormlight Archive fan? Here’s why you should be.
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 28, 20244 min read
‘Kings of the Wyld’ is a Rip-Roaring Fantasy Road Trip Novel That Gives Zero F*cks – Book Review
Nicholas Eames' debut fantasy novel doesn't pull any punches
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 26, 20246 min read
A London Book Haul!
Unpacking all the books (and comics) that returned home with me after a recent trip to London
Kieran O'Brien
Nov 15, 20243 min read
‘Knight of Gaelgara’: One Bad Day in a World of Epic Fantasy – Book Review
An Irish fantasy novel worthy of your attention
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 3, 20245 min read
The Book That Terrified Me The Most: The Long Walk
True dystopian horror about teenagers, far removed from the YA genre.
Kieran O'Brien
Oct 2, 20247 min read
Looking Back on The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini as an Adult
A familiar world of Elves, Dwarves, Dragons, and magic
Kieran O'Brien
Aug 29, 20244 min read
‘The Starless Sea’ by Erin Morgenstern is a Wandering Tale About Wandering Tales – Book Review
Hyper-focused on the power of story to the detriment of its plot and characters; although that might not be a bad thing.
Kieran O'Brien
Jul 29, 20245 min read
A Dirge For Cascius – Book Review
This dense, self-published, sci-fi/fantasy murder mystery has a lot to offer
Kieran O'Brien
Jul 24, 20244 min read
‘Foundation and Empire’ is a Fascinating Novel That Spreads Itself Thin – Book Review
Magnetic concepts let down by shallow characterisations
Kieran O'Brien
Jul 13, 20244 min read
'Apostles of Mercy' Merges High-Concept Science Fiction With Stunningly Human Characters - Book Review
Lindsay Ellis doesn't disappoint with her latest sci-fi novel
Kieran O'Brien
Jun 18, 20244 min read
‘Eldest’ Makes Me Question My Younger Self - Book Review
I can’t believe I ever had the patience for this
Kieran O'Brien
Jun 15, 20244 min read
‘Light of the Jedi’ is a Functional, Although Not Dazzling, Introduction to a New Era of Star Wars – Novel Review
A fun, yet light, space adventure that uses the world of Star Wars to full advantage
Kieran O'Brien
Jun 5, 20244 min read
3 Reasons Why I Gave Up Reading a Self-Published Debut Novel
Don’t make these mistakes if you’re thinking of self-publishing Photo by Siora Photography  on Unsplash It had been years since I...
Kieran O'Brien
Jun 4, 20243 min read
'Skysworn’ Strains Under the Scope of its Story
The strength of the characters will keep you reading, though
Kieran O'Brien
May 25, 20244 min read
‘Blackflame’ is a Training Montage with a Plot
And I mean that as a compliment
Kieran O'Brien
May 14, 20244 min read
'Foundation' is a Must-Read Story for Fans of 'Dune' - Novel Review
Foundation is a fun and accessible story worthy of its legacy
Kieran O'Brien
May 11, 20243 min read
'Soulsmith' Inspires with Hard Magic and Powerful Characters - Book Review
The second 'Cradle' novel is an impressive continuation of the series After my strikingly positive experience with the first Cradle...
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