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[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.