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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 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
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
May 25, 20244 min read
‘Blackflame’ is a Training Montage with a Plot
And I mean that as a compliment
Kieran O'Brien
Apr 25, 20244 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
Mar 9, 20244 min read
The Lies of Locke Lamora – Book Review
A review of Scott Lynch's debut fantasy novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora
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