Book: The Free BastardsAuthor: Jonathan FrenchPublisher: OrbitPublished: 2021 POTENTIAL SPOILER WARNINGS This is the last book in the Lot Lands trilogy. I’m not going to give much background on the series as I intend to do a review of book 1 (the Grey Bastards) once I find the right beer to go with it. IContinue reading “The Free Bastards v Riggwelter”
Monthly Archives: September 2021
The Gutter Prayer v Analogue Set
Book: The Gutter PrayerAuthor: Gareth HanrahanPublished: 2019Publisher: Orbit While the rest of the world is little more than a playground for gods to act like children, endlessly warring in inconceivable ways, Guerdon stands alone as a godless bastion of relative ‘safety’. But it wasn’t always godless & things are beginning to stir in the cityContinue reading “The Gutter Prayer v Analogue Set”
The Goblin Emperor v North Bridge
Book: The Goblin EmperorAuthor: Katherine AddisonPublisher: SolarisPublished: 2014 There are not a lot of books like this one. It is a phenomenal piece of fantasy and deserves to go down in the annals as a classic of the genre. You won’t find any of the swashbuckling, high stakes adventuring that you find in the majorityContinue reading “The Goblin Emperor v North Bridge”
The Shadow of What Was Lost v Looper
Beer: LooperBrewery: Full Circle Brew Co.Style: IPAStrength: 6.4%Hops: Citra, Mosaic & Cashmere I was told when I bought this from @wishfuldrinking that this was a favourite of their regulars. I now know why. It’s an essentially perfect IPA. Wonderfully floral to the nose, delightfully hoppy, & with a tight, sharp mouth feel. I’d drink aContinue reading “The Shadow of What Was Lost v Looper”
Chronicles of the Black Company v Love it or Hate it
Beer: Love it or Hate itBrewery: Camden Town collab. with MarmiteStyle: Marmite AleStrength: 4.8% I like Marmite. On toast, to thicken gravy, as stock for stews & sauces, as a glaze for roasties. Did I anticipate it in my beer? No. But why not? Marmite is after all made from concentrates yeast extract which isContinue reading “Chronicles of the Black Company v Love it or Hate it”
Sharp Ends v ESB
Beer: ESBBrewery: Fuller’sStyle: Extra Special BitterStrength: 5.5% This beer is not one to wax lyrical about. It’s a raw bastard who will put you in the mud without hesitation if you aren’t sufficiently cautious. I’ve always said this beer has levels. The first pint is the nectar of gods. The second pint will bring youContinue reading “Sharp Ends v ESB”
The Pariah v Grevensteiner
Book: The PariahAuthor: Anthony RyanPublisher: OrbitPublished: 2021 I received this book as an e-arc, though my review be true and pure. This book is marmite. Those who like it will love it and those who don’t will hate it I think. It has the potential to be a series that gets debated and discussed aContinue reading “The Pariah v Grevensteiner”
The Waking Fire v City of Cake
Book: The Waking FireAuthor: Anthony RyanPublisher: OrbitPublished: 2016 I’m currently reading Anthony Ryan’s latest book, The Pariah, and really liking it. As I haven’t finished it yet though, here is my thoughts on the first book of one of his previous series. Magic based on ingesting the blood of dragons. Do I need to sayContinue reading “The Waking Fire v City of Cake”
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