Category Archives: Action/Adventure
A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner
Sophos, under the guidance of yet another tutor, practices his swordplay and stategizes escape scenarios should his father’s villa come under attack. How would he save his mother? His sisters? … Continue reading
The Game of Kings by Dorothy Dunnett
In 1547 Scotland has been humiliated by an English invasion and is threatened by machinations elsewhere beyond its borders, but is still free. Paradoxically, her freedom may depend on a … Continue reading
The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
Aerin could not remember a time when she had not known the story; she had grown up knowing it. It was the story of her mother, the witchwoman who enspelled the king … Continue reading
Books that Rock: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin. And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Outlander orphan … Continue reading
Books that Rock: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
An orphan”s life is harsh – and often short – in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien race. But born with a quick … Continue reading
Books that Rock: The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
By scheming and theft, the Thief of Eddis has become King of Attolia. Eugenides wanted the queen, not the crown, but he finds himself trapped in a web of his … Continue reading
