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Prince of Ravens (Forgotten Realms: Rise of the Underdark, Book 2) Image
Prince of Ravens (Forgotten Realms: Rise of the Underdark, Book 2) (Fantasy) 80(1)
Published by Wizards of the Coast on July 03, 2012
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
Ravenwild has quite a wit, and his cleverness, especially with how he solves his tripartite problem of archenemy, drow magic, and love interest is vastly entertaining and cleverly written.
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The Sword & Sorcery Anthology (Fantasy) 80(2)
Published by Tachyon Publications on June 01, 2012
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
Hartwell and Weisman's choices are top-notch, and provide both an excellent introduction to the subgenre for new readers, and exciting reading for long-time fans.
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The Hammer and the Blade (Fantasy) 80(2)
Published by Angry Robot on June 26, 2012
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
As a sword and sorcery, The Hammer and the Blade is great. Lots of action, cool magic, pragmatic antiheroes, and fantastic settings make this a must read for the S&S fan.
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Undercurrents (Orphan's Legacy, Book 2) Image
Undercurrents (Orphan's Legacy, Book 2) (Science Fiction) 80(1)
Published by Baen on July 05, 2011
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
Buettner has channeled a little bit of Scalzi, a little bit of Haldeman, and a dollop of Heinlein for an stimulating science fiction story of military prowess and heroism set in a universe not yet at full-fledged war.
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Bury Elminster Deep (The Sage of Shadowdale) (Fantasy) 20(1)
Published by Wizards of the Coast on August 02, 2011
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 20
Though full of epic action, hardly anyone will notice because there is little plot.
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Scourge of the Betrayer (Bloodsounder's Arc, Book 1) (Fantasy) 77(3)
Published by Night Shade Books on May 01, 2012
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
Scourge of the Betrayer is an engrossing and bloody action-adventure that leaves me craving the sequel.
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Reboots (Fantasy) 60(1)
Published by Phoenix Pick on December 10, 2011
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 60
Cody Martin's deftly crafted and funny tale (save for the ending) is a worthy read in its own right, and fans of paranormal detective stories or detective fiction/sci-fi pairings will enjoy the Lackey piece.
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The Last Garrison (Dungeons & Dragons) (Fantasy) 40(1)
Published by Wizards of the Coast on December 06, 2011
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 40
The story has potential, as does Beard as a writer, but it and he are not quite there yet.
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Brimstone Angels (Forgotten Realms) (Fantasy) 80(1)
Published by Wizards of the Coast on November 01, 2011
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
Evans writes clearly, excitingly, and with a depth of character often lacking in sword and sorcery style narratives.
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Alien Contact (Science Fiction) 86(3)
Published by Night Shade Books on November 01, 2011
  
Grasping for the Wind Review Rating: 80
Halpern's anthology is an excellent collection of tales that share a theme in common, but that manage postulate widely different scenarios.
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