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REZENSION | Uhrwerk - Silberstahl von Vinachia Burke

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Uhrwerk Silberstahl by Vinachia Burke My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ich habe gar nichts erwartet von dem Buch, aber es hat mich absolut begeistert. Ich mochte die Atmosphäre und das Setting total: 20er Jahre Steampunk Fantasy. In der Richtung war ich noch gar nicht unterwegs und es war sehr spannend. Das Magiesystem war interessant, die Geschwindigkeit der Story war gut und auch die Art und Weise wie erzählt wurde. Die Charaktere waren ebenfalls toll, wobei ich Ewanna im Vergleich zu Terry sehr langweilig fand, wofür ich auch ein klein wenig abziehen muss. Ich fand sie hat wenige Eigenschaften gehabt, die sie wirklich auszeichnete, keine Eigenheiten, Marotten oder Sonstiges was sie interessant machte. Sie wirkte wie ein unbeschriebenes Blatt, sehr 0815 ohne nennenswerte Persönlichkeit. Ebenso hätte ich mir minimal mehr Beschreibung der Umgebung, Kleidung und Personen gewünscht. Aber ansonsten wurde ich sehr positiv überrascht. Vor allem nachdem ich erwartet hatte eher etwas in Jugendbuch-

Sign of Life

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Hahaha that's one of my favorite songs by Motionless in White. Quite fitting 😋  It's been a bit quiet here the last 2 years because I was a little occupied with Instagram and YouTube, I completely stopped blogging here. I even started a new blog over at Wordpress, but didn't like it that much and never continued.  That's the problem when you do many things at once. You just don't have time anymore. And because I have Instagram and also YouTube and goodreads, who doesn't? This platform was too much and I never really engaged with someone here, so it felt kinda unnecessary to post something. But there are some things that are too long for instagram, even some of my reviews, or things that aren't good for a video. That's why I thought, why not revive this blog from the dead. Also because I'm way more motivated to read at the moment, than I was the past year 😉 So whats new? I reached the 3k over at Instagram. Yay. It's still a lot of fun and define

[REVIEW] Dune by Frank Herbert

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  Book Title : DUNE Series : DUNE Volume : 1 of 6 Author : Frank Herbert Publisher : Ace Release Date : 1965 Pages : 535 Summary Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for... When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.  My Opinion "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer." I was so intimidated to start this book/series but I desperately wanted to read it before the movie came out, and I would have never imagined that the story would hook me right from

[REVIEW] The faithful and the fallen #1: Malice by John Gwynne

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  Book Title : Malice Series : The Faithful and the Fallen Volume : 1 of 4 Author : John Gwynne Publisher : TOR Release Date : 2013 Pages : 628 Summary The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle. An uneasy peace reigns, but now giants stir once more, the very stones weep blood and there are sightings of gigantic worms. Those who can still read the signs see a prophecy realised: sorrow will darken the world, as angels and demons make it their battlefield. Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors and yearns to join them, determined that he will make his family proud. It is only when everything he knows is threatened that he discovers the true cost of becoming a man. As the Kings look to their borders, and priests beg answers from the Gods, only a chosen few know that the fate of the world will be decided between two champions, the Black Sun and the Bright Star. And with their coming will be a war to end all wars. My opinion "

[REVIEW] The Farseer Trilogy #2: Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

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  Book Title : Royal Assassin Series : The Farseer Trilogy Volume : 2 of 3 Author : Robin Hobb Publisher : Orbit Release Date : 2014 Pages : 648 "Wolfes have no kings.” Summary Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains. But love and events of terrible urgency draw him back to the court at Buckkeep, and into the deadly intrigues of the royal family. Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz’s hands—and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice. My opinion After finishing the first book I was quite satisfied with the story and the writing, but I didn

[WRAP-UP] My reading-month August

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Hello again. It's been a while, but I will be more active again from now on. And of course, because it's already September that means WRAP-UP-TIME😁 My reading month of August started really great, of course I haven't read much the last two weeks cause a friend was over, but none the less 5 Books and 2 I've started 👌 Books read The Hobbit The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Return of the King Author: J. R. R. Tolkien Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was such a wonderful experience to read this books again. Tolkien has such a beautiful way of storytelling, it's magical.

[REVIEW] The Wheel of Time #14: A Memory of Light

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Book Title : A Memory of Light Series : The Wheel of Time Volume : 14 von 14 Author : Robert Jordan Publisher : Tor Books Release Date : 18.09.2014 Pages : 1040 "Like the unfettered dawn shall he blind us, and burn us, yet shall the Dragon Reborn confront the Shadow at the Last Battle, and his blood shall give us the Light. Let tears flow, O ye people of the world. Weep for your salvation!" Summary In the Field of Merrilor the rulers of the nations gather to join behind Rand al’Thor, or to stop him from his plan to break the seals on the Dark One’s prison – which may be a sign of his madness, or the last hope of humankind. Egwene, the Amyrlin Seat, leans toward the former. In Andor, the Trollocs seize Caemlyn. In the wolf dream, Perrin Aybara battles Slayer. Approaching Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon plans to visit his wife Tuon, now Fortuona, Empress of the Seanchan. All humanity is in peril – and the outcome will be decided in Shayol Ghul itself. The Wheel is turning, and the Age is

[WRAP-UP] My July Reading Month

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Hello again :) It's a little late I know, but I had a lot of Cosplay Stuff to do and I was in a great reading-flow which I couldn't stop! So July was an absolutely great reading month. I read so many great books and I found my motivation again, all thanks to one series, but more in Detail now.  I've read 5.5 Books and over 3200 pages. All of course Fantasy and Grimdark.

[REVIEW] The Wheel of Time #13: Towers of Midnight

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Book Title : Towers of Midnight Series : The Wheel of Time Volume : 13 von 14 Author : Robert Jordan / Brandon Sanderson Publisher : Tor Books Release Date : 18.09.2014 Pages : 955 “Nobody walks a difficult path without stumbling now and again. It didn’t break you when you fell. That’s the important part.” Summary The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unraveling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to boil out of the Blight. The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age. Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership. All the while, an unseen foe is slowly pulling a noose tight around his neck. To prevail, he must seek answers in Tel’aran’rhiod and find a way--at long last--to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it forever Meanwhile, Matrim Cauthon prepares for the most difficult challenge of his life. The creatures beyond the stone

[REVIEW] The Broken Empire #1: Prince of Thorns

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  Book Title : Prince of Thorns Series : The Broken Empire Volume : 1 of 3 Author : Mark Lawrence Publisher : Harper Voyager Release Date : 2011 Page : 319 Summary Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent times, the end of days when the dead roam and monsters haunt the night. All that's true enough, but there's something worse out there, in the dark. Much worse. From being a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg has the ability to master the living and th