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Wow! What a book! It was one of the most unique fantasy books I‘ve ever read.

It took me about 2 months to read this book, mainly because it‘s a story worth savoring. I didn‘t want to rush through it and I am glad I didn‘t. I enjoyed every page of this book!

The world was so different from anything I've read before.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2025/10/13/review-house-of-the-beast/

Such a gorgeous edition—particularly the illustrations that are scattered throughout the book. Unfortunately, the story is not as compelling as the artwork. The biggest problem, for me, is that the relationship at the center of everything is not believable & because it isn‘t, the story loses emotional depth. A lot of action takes place off the page which also doesn‘t work. It‘s the author‘s debut & there‘s potential but this was just ok.

Long weekends are made for reading…

I think this may be one of my favorite covers of the year.

Fantastic maps, illustrations throughout. This is a gorgeous edition. Hopefully it‘s an entertaining read too.

What an impressive debut fantasy novel! Alma‘s deepest connection is with her mother, largely shunned in their town for being born out of wedlock. When her mother falls ill, Alma reaches out for help everywhere even involving the father she never knew. When she is taken as his heir, she finds an even colder welcome. But in the dark magic swirling around them, Alma finds the friend she always dreamt of! Violent, heartbreaking & hopeful, I loved it!

My physical collection is complete for the series! Thanks to the latest Kickstarter for Kevin J. Anderson I was able to get the third CD 💿 to accompany the book. They‘re songs inspired by the text.

Also for the kickstarter I supported at a level that got the digital tracks for all three CDs, the ebooks (over 60 hours combined!), and the ebooks for all three books!

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“Fullness comes when we remember to be with Him before going out to serve Him” Lysa TerKeurst