Homeland

By R. A. Salvatore,

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Strange and exotic Menzoberranzan is the vast city of the Drow. This is a world of dark elves, where families battle families and fantastic monsters rise up from the lightless depths. From the author of the "Icewind Dale Trilogy".

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Homeland as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Homeland features one of my favorite characters of all time — Drizzt DuOrden. So, obviously, Homeland was going to appear on this list. R.A. Salvatore certainly knows how to construct a character and spin a narrative that will have the reader hooked from start to finish.

If you’re a fan of dark fantasy, I definitely recommend this book.

There are so many good things to say about the Dark Elf Trilogy but the reason I read it was because my brother gave it to me and said, “You should read this. It’s got lots of good fighting.” The way Salvatore wrote his fights completely engrossed me. And not just me. Heavy readers of fantasy (I’m a lightweight as I split my time between fantasy and historical fiction) say he is one of the best. Sure the fight scenes were fantastical, but Salvatore has a way of grounding them in reality with little things (like Drizzt’s double downward block…

From J. K.'s list on with realistic fight scenes.

The Last Ranger: Ranger of the Titan Wilds

By J.D.L. Rosell,

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J.D.L. Rosell Author Of The Last Ranger: Ranger of the Titan Wilds

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What is my book about?

Betrayed. Hunted. Left for dead. 

But not even death itself can keep the last ranger from vengeance...

Embark on a new epic fantasy tale full of magic, revenge, and rampaging titans in the latest series written by bestselling author J.D.L. Rosell.

The Last Ranger: Ranger of the Titan Wilds

By J.D.L. Rosell,

What is this book about?

Betrayed. Hunted. Left for dead. But not even death itself can keep the last ranger from vengeance.

Leiyn "Firebrand" is no stranger to a fight. A brash ranger of the Titan Wilds, she takes up her bow to ward against the colossal spirit creatures known as titans, ever a threat to the colonies she has sworn to protect.

But no amount of skill can guard against treachery.

When tragedy strikes the rangers' lodge, Leiyn vows to avenge the fallen. But if she is to succeed, she must embrace a power within her she has long denied.

Power to move mountains…


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