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Older Book Reviews

These are the reviews of older fantasy and science fiction books, including some popular works and some by authors who are not so well known. They are written to be spoiler-free reviews so you can still enjoy reading the book.

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The Ice Crown (2008) by Sean Beech
1 star rating
A young prince sets out to discover what happened to the lost crown of the Lands of the Moon in a bid to unite his people.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007) by J. K. Rowling
5 star rating
In the last of the Harry Potter series, will Harry finally defeat Voldemort, or die trying?
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Ancient Appetites (2007) by Oisin McGann
5 star rating
Nate Wildenstern hunts for his brother's murderer in a historic version of Ireland populated by living machines.
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Making Money (2007) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
Moist von Lipwig takes on the Royal Mint in this Discworld novel.
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Before They Are Hanged (2007) by Joe Abercrombie
5 star rating
In the second episode of The First Law series some characters discover that the glory of war is not all they believed it would be.
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Overclocked (2007) by Cory Doctorow
5 star rating
This collection of short stories mixes technology and cyberpunk themes with acute political observations and zombie mayhem.
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Night Rising (2007) by Chris Marie Green
3 star rating
The first volume of Vampire Babylon, chronicling the adventures of stuntwoman and vampire hunter Dawn Madison.
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Dawn of Destiny (2007) by Lee Stephen
3 star rating
The first book in the Epic series sees a young soldier fighting an alien invasion of Earth.
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Belladonna (2007) by Anne Bishop
3 star rating
The second novel in the Ephemera series focuses on the rogue landscaper Belladonna.
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Outlaw Trigger (2007) by Lee Stephen
3 star rating
The second book in the Epic series sees Scott Remington battling both aliens and inner demons.
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Tourniquet (2007) by Kim Lakin-Smith
2 star rating
A vampiric rock star wonders what has happened to his brother and his city in the first novel about the Renegade City.
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The Children Of Húrin (2007) by J. R. R. Tolkien
2 star rating
A an epic and tragic fantasy set in the Elder days of Middle Earth.
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Oshun's Gold (2007) by Simone Brightstein
1 star rating
How will Ancient African deities respond to the modern world of advertising and beauty?
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A Destiny of Fools (2006) by Ejner Fulsang
5 star rating
The human race is dying out, and Sophie Zapata isn't convinced it deserves to be saved.
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Wintersmith (2006) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
Tiffany Aching put a foot wrong, and now the winter is in love with her in this Discworld novel.
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The Oracle's Queen (2006) by Lynn Flewelling
5 star rating
The epic conclusion to the Tamír Triad sees a young queen fight to unite her country.
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The Blade Itself (2006) by Joe Abercrombie
5 star rating
In the first episode of The First Law series some very different characters fight for truth, survival, or simply to look good.
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Last of the Wilds (2006) by Trudi Canavan
5 star rating
The second episode in the Age of the Five introduces new characters and cultures to the series.
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Cracking Grace (2006) by Steven Stromp
4 star rating
A girl bereaved of her mother and a statue in a cemetery find themselves asking the same questions.
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Sebastian (2006) by Anne Bishop
4 star rating
An incubus takes a journey into the darkest corners of his own heart.
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To Love a Sagelord (2006) by Paul Massey
4 star rating
The first novel in Paul Massey's new fantasy series, The Return to Enlightenment.
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Storms of Vengeance (2006) by John Beachem
4 star rating
The first book in the epic fantasy series The Lorradda Stone.
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The Culled (2006) by Simon Spurrier
4 star rating
In a brutal post-Apocalyptic world one man fights his way across America to find the source of a message.
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John Constantine, Hellblazer: Stations of the Cross (2006) by Mike Carey
4 star rating
John Constantine loses his memory in this contemporary occult graphic novel.
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Voice of the Gods (2006) by Trudi Canavan
4 star rating
In the third episode of The Age of the Five Auraya faces a stark choice between her gods and the people she has grown to love.
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Traitor to the Blood (2006) by Barb and J. C. Hendee
4 star rating
The fourth episode of the Nobel Dead saga sees the half-elf Leesil and his dhampir companion Magiere investigate Leesil's past.
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New Moon (2006) by Stephenie Meyer
4 star rating
Bella studies Romeo and Juliet whilst two supernatural families square up against each other in Forks in this sequel to Twilight.
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The Odyssey Gene (2006) by Kfir Luzzatto
3 star rating
Kfir Luzzatto's first full-length science fiction novel tackles prejudice based on genetic differences.
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Winterbirth (2006) by Brian Ruckley
3 star rating
A young man battles for survival and for his people in this icy, epic fantasy. This is the first episode of The Godless World.
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The King's Heir (2006) by Johan Pihl, Raphael Vasconceles, Gina Jenkins and Geoffrey Bonn
2 star rating
A pirate fantasy set in the world of the Aethans.
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The Turning (2006) by Paul J. Newell
2 star rating
People are disappearing, and one man may hold the key to solving the mystery.
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Situation Vacant (2006) by Gabrielle Staples
2 star rating
The first novel in Gabrielle Staples' high fantasy Pelarian series.
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A Craving For Blood (2006) by Mark H. Walker
1 star rating
Mark H. Walker's dystopian future sees natural humans fighting against the oppression of genetically enhanced super-soldiers.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) by J. K. Rowling
5 star rating
Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts is the most dramatic yet.
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Priestess of the White (2005) by Trudi Canavan
5 star rating
Trudi Canavan's new trilogy begins with a priestess facing a magical war.
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Crash Deluxe (2005) by Marianne de Pierres
5 star rating
Parrish Plessis sets out to take down the media in a future Australia where the gulf between rich and poor is vast. This is the third book in the series.
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Thud! (2005) by Terry Pratchett
5 star rating
In this Discworld novel the Watch have to contend with species divisions in the city as well as within their ranks.
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Learning The World (2005) by Ken Macleod
5 star rating
Two alien cultures make first contact. But will the experience harm the less advanced civilisation?
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Anansi Boys (2005) by Neil Gaiman
5 star rating
Not even the offspring of a god can escape the shame of an embarrassing parent.
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Dreams Made Flesh (2005) by Anne Bishop
4 star rating
Men with magical powers and leather pants who live only to serve women? It must be The Black Jewels.
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