Kieran O'Brien
‘Knight of Gaelgara’: One Bad Day in a World of Epic Fantasy – Book Review
An Irish fantasy novel worthy of your attention
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Kieran O'Brien
Oct 35 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 27 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 294 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 295 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 244 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 134 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 184 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 154 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 43 min read
'Skysworn’ Strains Under the Scope of its Story
The strength of the characters will keep you reading, though
Kieran O'Brien
May 254 min read
‘Blackflame’ is a Training Montage with a Plot
And I mean that as a compliment
Kieran O'Brien
May 144 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 35 min read
'Heretics of Dune' is both Baffling and Intriguing - Book Review
The fifth 'Dune' novel tries its hardest to keep you at arm's reach.
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 254 min read
Every Fantasy Writer Should Read 'On Writing and Worldbuilding' - Book Review
Timothy Hickson provides some excellent dedicated advice to fantasy authors.
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 174 min read
'Unsouled' is a Strong Start to the Ultimate Progression Fantasy Series - Novel Review
Taking a character at rock-bottom and launching them skyward.
Kieran O'Brien
Mar 144 min read
Hearts in Atlantis – Book Review
One of Stephen King's most underrated collections turns 25 this year.
Kieran O'Brien
Mar 94 min read
The Lies of Locke Lamora – Book Review
A review of Scott Lynch's debut fantasy novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora
Kieran O'Brien
Feb 112 min read
True Evil in Every Dead Thing
Every Dead Thing by John Connolly is haunting.
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