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This was down from the nine I read in 2023. I'm happy with what I read, but wish it had been more. Oh well, there's always this year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDKES4K_tm_LbACuQfdcluG8Lfj71kR4uBS-3yO9763T1ZSS7HgJNL-UWKA7g_2aaBac9Nis97fscrwef3iKpCV6UeD7qjsk_eQAauHyudTtvrzQwuXkE5b0j1dsjJVr4ktVPLmESTY0yeEIcH7UziIuQ8hE8eI1Jyznuz88RSxYuLhEUtkov8LeTWCE/s500/61087535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDKES4K_tm_LbACuQfdcluG8Lfj71kR4uBS-3yO9763T1ZSS7HgJNL-UWKA7g_2aaBac9Nis97fscrwef3iKpCV6UeD7qjsk_eQAauHyudTtvrzQwuXkE5b0j1dsjJVr4ktVPLmESTY0yeEIcH7UziIuQ8hE8eI1Jyznuz88RSxYuLhEUtkov8LeTWCE/s320/61087535.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Convergence by Craig Alanson, read by R.C. Bray.</p><p>This was free on Audible, and wanting to read (or rather, listen) to urban fantasy that wasn't Dresden Files, I decided to give it a try.</p><p>It was fine. The story is about Kazimir Wolf, a guy who's also possibly the only wizard in the world just as magic starts to make its return. because of this, he finds himself constantly on the run from people trying to capture or kill him. He's soon joined a talking golden retriever named Duke who is possessed by an ancient Babylonian wizard, and two warriors from the middle ages: Markius from Egypt, and Giselle from France. On top of this, Kaz has to deal with an impending event called the Convergence that could spell doom for the world.<br /></p><p>I had two main problems with Convergence. First, it dragged on for too long. The audiobook is only 16 hours, but it honestly felt longer because the plot moved at about fast as a glacier. Alanson spent too much time writing funny scenes with Kaz and Duke that didn't serve any purpose whatsoever. Second, the bad guys were practically a footnote. They appeared in a couple of brief scenes in the first half, then disappeared until near the end. It was the same for these two other characters who were nominally supposed to be trying to find Kaz to help and protect him, but worse: they made a brief appearance in the first half and likewise didn't pop back up until the end. If Alanson had cut out some of the needless fluff and wrote more scenes featuring those aforementioned other characters, I would have enjoyed this a lot more.</p><p>Having said that, I do plan on reading or listening to the second book in the series, Dragonslayer.</p><p>Rating: 7 out of 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXktLffV7wZQjmahTHO99vQBxOFXr03E1lefqgGxh9Y4lnor_jBrvWG70ub3i5RW8sHP8v1_A5RsSJeh4-wrU9jlXnMCYFzwCVgw9OKmT6iAcVycM4GXngORm0-hvX-Mv37OgM7CQ5fln3sqOFAqevYxu5-5iB3J7wa-8IL5su5UeY0cvRtzKBApETt9k/s2400/43890794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXktLffV7wZQjmahTHO99vQBxOFXr03E1lefqgGxh9Y4lnor_jBrvWG70ub3i5RW8sHP8v1_A5RsSJeh4-wrU9jlXnMCYFzwCVgw9OKmT6iAcVycM4GXngORm0-hvX-Mv37OgM7CQ5fln3sqOFAqevYxu5-5iB3J7wa-8IL5su5UeY0cvRtzKBApETt9k/s320/43890794.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Redemption's Blade by Adrian Tchaikovsky, read by Nicola Barber.<br /><p>I loved this story. Redemption's Blade is about what happens after the evil dark lord is defeated and it's not a happily ever after. Celestaine is one of a band of heroes who managed to kill the evil demigod known as the Kinslayer and put an end to his war of conquest and annihilation. That was ten years ago and the world is still reeling from the devastation. Now, she's on a quest to undo an evil the Kinslayer inflicted on one of the many races he conquered and has to contend with the aftermath of the war.</p><p>This was a good fantasy story and I enjoyed seeing a fairly realistic portrayal of what a fantasy world would look like after a massive and destructive war.</p><p>Rating: 9 out of 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPCQivzo6Z5geL41Q_nAJiI94D8glQB1Y4FQxlnPeEaWcJh22oSZ5fyixF5GPVpGJhc2M7pyapD7fNRVINEOOYuLfsjKbljJyaRinoe8cwWr196_Ij3_yjatUTOyMsSnIFXrfNxx_R0D92znFWXMPjvpUDuhwUf8D_lUmvIWyqxayMRfILG1y7n8D0-Y/s1440/GoblinsGreatcoats_2__62577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPCQivzo6Z5geL41Q_nAJiI94D8glQB1Y4FQxlnPeEaWcJh22oSZ5fyixF5GPVpGJhc2M7pyapD7fNRVINEOOYuLfsjKbljJyaRinoe8cwWr196_Ij3_yjatUTOyMsSnIFXrfNxx_R0D92znFWXMPjvpUDuhwUf8D_lUmvIWyqxayMRfILG1y7n8D0-Y/s320/GoblinsGreatcoats_2__62577.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Goblins & Greatcoats by Travis Baldree.<br /><p>This was a fun short story that Subterranean Press released for free on their website. It's set in the same world as Baldree's Legends & Latte series. In this, a little goblin named Zyll arrives at an inn one rainy night and has to solve a murder. Nothing much I can add to this other than to say that I really liked it.</p><p>Rating: 10 out of 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JXoS5bnAwFsQM1q6s3IoPZMmQ75HkaQpWKgJsLXLtFeYnGPEd67W-r6mLleE6mt9ZkN-8xzfuZvfVEa_MWl7f-wL4bYld-cT4mJvTZgtPE-WmdWPRBwJkgHR2apVhHY1ogAuRkrL-Zg73-V4l-M20ENtACbivtWOG8DPQYW2OXKosg3RA18T4zfwe-k/s1184/38118138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1184" data-original-width="740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JXoS5bnAwFsQM1q6s3IoPZMmQ75HkaQpWKgJsLXLtFeYnGPEd67W-r6mLleE6mt9ZkN-8xzfuZvfVEa_MWl7f-wL4bYld-cT4mJvTZgtPE-WmdWPRBwJkgHR2apVhHY1ogAuRkrL-Zg73-V4l-M20ENtACbivtWOG8DPQYW2OXKosg3RA18T4zfwe-k/s320/38118138.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p>The Black God's Drums by P. Dj猫l铆 Clark.</p><p>A very interesting novella set in an alternate timeline where America is still divided by the Civil War (which is a frozen conflict IIRC), and Haiti is a regional, if not a world power with its own fleet of airships. The main character is Creeper, who's a young thief in an independent New Orleans who wants to join the crew of the airship Midnight Robber. To do this, she shares information with the Robber's captain, Ann-Marie about a kidnapped Haitian scientist who possesses knowledge of a weapon that could kill thousands if it falls in the wrong hands. At the same time, Creeper has to deal with an African goddess in her head.</p><p>I enjoyed this and wouldn't mind revisiting the world if Clark ever writes sequels.</p><p>Rating: 8 out of 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZUqeb812sIPRRQJ3wNwhuc4Mt7Av_LGFRFAQTeaKi7cjBrBGpPcw3HX2eWKvKv8ENsG8sZuIOSAbu9c2X1NqloUGEuB73LV9Mk9MWc5BozGd3QZMBQMoqA5CQda9d_2VWHCYA6DX3rTdnrB5sOVAqgWS0_5QA2t75z_gbOMfJEIePJuA2-py1zaEQq4/s500/63338326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZUqeb812sIPRRQJ3wNwhuc4Mt7Av_LGFRFAQTeaKi7cjBrBGpPcw3HX2eWKvKv8ENsG8sZuIOSAbu9c2X1NqloUGEuB73LV9Mk9MWc5BozGd3QZMBQMoqA5CQda9d_2VWHCYA6DX3rTdnrB5sOVAqgWS0_5QA2t75z_gbOMfJEIePJuA2-py1zaEQq4/s320/63338326.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny, read by Matt Godfrey.</p><p>I read, or rather, listened to this as part of a book club. The book is set over the course of the 31 days of October as a varied group of characters in Victorian era England prepare for a ritual event at the end of the month. All of them are supposed to be famous historical figures and fictional characters, which quickly becomes clear. What makes this story interesting is that it's told from the POV of Snuff, a dog belonging to one of the players, Jack, as he goes about his duties and interacts with the animal companions of the other players. Another interesting bit is that a lot of the book's fans will read one chapter a day for the entire month o October. I didn't because I was listening to the audiobook, but I may try it next October.</p><p>I enjoyed listening to this book. Zelazny doesn't miss.</p><p>Rating: 9 out of 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSnuHKvaRPbQhIbHqykNSLU0oG1Yhpu3d8yvBEWWO3XMxBRV9luDbfIHX2wuS-TaqK82jgzFG95oaWokthmdAhLsUkH_dgrtmNxlngbGqrbTE1_MfDEj8EbqP6XXYgnLUW-6lSyJ68xNZV5pJ49Af9FY2hIcjjb9fguznYg4QujOIR_PFeEFemRqCiy8/s400/23013639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSnuHKvaRPbQhIbHqykNSLU0oG1Yhpu3d8yvBEWWO3XMxBRV9luDbfIHX2wuS-TaqK82jgzFG95oaWokthmdAhLsUkH_dgrtmNxlngbGqrbTE1_MfDEj8EbqP6XXYgnLUW-6lSyJ68xNZV5pJ49Af9FY2hIcjjb9fguznYg4QujOIR_PFeEFemRqCiy8/s320/23013639.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><p>Blood Song by Anthony Ryan.</p><p>As you can see above, I didn't read or listen to much in the way of epic fantasy, but I did manage to fit one in. Blood Song tells the story of Vaelin Al Sorna, a man who was forced to join an order of warrior monks as a child and eventually grew to be a renowned champion of his kingdom. The book is set up with a framing device that a captive Vaelin is sent to fight another kingdom's champion and die. He's accompanied on the journey by a historian who wants to record his life story, which Vaelin relates. It's a tale of love, grief, pain, triumph, and tragedy.</p><p>I really dug Blood Song and plan to continue the Raven's Shadow series this year.</p><p>Rating: 9 out of 10.</p><p>And that brings us to the end of the recap. Like I said, I'm not happy with how few fantasy stories I read, but I plan on at least doubling the number this year. 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href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/'> 2014 </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(23)</span> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  </span> </a> <a class='post-count-link' href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/11/'> November </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(1)</span> </li> </ul> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  </span> </a> <a class='post-count-link' href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/10/'> October </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(1)</span> </li> </ul> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  </span> </a> <a class='post-count-link' href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/09/'> September </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(2)</span> </li> </ul> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  </span> </a> <a class='post-count-link' href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/08/'> August </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(1)</span> </li> </ul> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  </span> </a> <a class='post-count-link' href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/07/'> July </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(2)</span> </li> </ul> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  </span> </a> <a class='post-count-link' href='http://swordsdragonsnerds.blogspot.com/2014/06/'> June </a> <span class='post-count' dir='ltr'>(3)</span> </li> </ul> <ul class='hierarchy'> <li class='archivedate collapsed'> <a class='toggle' href='javascript:void(0)'> <span class='zippy'> ►  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