Bloodsworn series by John Gwynne part 1

Hiya Bookworms,

Another fantasy series on my plate (who knows when I actually finish to reading it...).

Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne contains:

1. The Shadow of the Gods

2. The Hunger of the Gods

3. The Fury of the Gods.

In first book we are meeting Orca - former Bloodsworn captain, looking for her kidnapped son and a chance to revenge a death of her husbund, Elvar - daughter of powerful jarl, who wants to be remember as famous warrior and Varg - ex-thrall who seeks vengeance and became a member of famed mercenaries, Bloodsworn. 

Lots of plotting, games for power, magic, treachery and bloodshed in this one. Rather fast read, easy to follow I can say.

Hmmm... What can I and other readers expect in other two books?

I'll find out one day :)

The Shadow of the Gods received 4.5 stars from me as totally solid read. 

Shattered Sea by Joe Abercrombie part 1

 Hiya Bookworms!

Today I'm writing about fantasy series Shattered Sea by Joe Abercrombie, which book 1 I read few good years ago, but never had a chance to finish whole series because of various reasons. Now this series is buddy read in one of reading groups I'm a member, so I decided to read it, including re-read of book 1.

Shattered Sea series contains:

1. Half a King (pic above) - a tale of Prince Yarvi, crippled second son of a king, who was learning to be a minister/advisor, but was made a king after a murder of his father and older brother. What happened later wasn't nice and easy for him, but against all odds he survived and learned new tricks.

I gave this book 4 stars after my first read and didn't changed my mind after re-read. It's fast, easy to follow story and I'm curious what is awaiting for Yarvi next.

2. Half the World - is planned for July reading.

3. Half a War - is planned for August reading.

So more about this trilogy by the end of Summer peeps :)

Lucy Worsley and her biography of Agatha Christie

 Hi Bookworms,

I do love watching Lucy Worsley's TV documentaries. She's great with what she's doing. So how could I resist a chance to read Agatha Christie biography written by her?! 

I just grab the book... 

So... 

I do love reading Agatha Christie books, you know that already. 

I did read Agatha Christie's Secret Notebooks by John Curran few years ago and wanted to know what Lucy Worsley found out about Queen of Crime. 

Agatha Christie A Very Elusive Woman is a 'must read' for Queen of Crime fans. Amazingly written biography full stop. Lucy Worsley did great job. I love the way she wrote it. She mentioned other biographies and books about Agatha and her works (including one I mentioned above). This book contains photos, quotations from papers, magazines, books, private correspondence etc. It is just great read.

Solid 4 stars on Goodreads from me :)

That's all for today :)

Till next post!