Hello and happy holidays to all. This is a quick post to let you know that I probably won't have any reviews coming out for the next two weeks or so. I'm in the middle of moving to a new place, so things are really hectic. I still try to read before going to sleep every night, but I don't have time to really get through books for reviews like I had. Once the move's done I'll be back on track.
Here's hoping you get to spend some time with family and loved ones during the holidays. See you all next year!
-The Novel Hunter
I hunt down science fiction, fantasy, horror, weird, and speculative fiction books and tell you what I think about them. Pretty simple, really.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Review -- A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files

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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Review -- Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn
Discord's Apple is a novel by Carrie Vaughn that mixes fantasy, Greek mythology, magic, and a tiny bit of end of the world flair all together. However with all these different aspects does the novel lose focus and spread itself too thin? Or does it pull everything off? Read on to find out.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Review -- The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

I read the back cover of Scott Lynch's The Lies of Locke Lamora in the bookstore. One line in particular jumped out at me. It said, "One part 'Robin Hood,' one part Ocean's Eleven, and entirely enthralling..." Even though I don't really like descriptions that say "it's x meets y," Ocean's Eleven mixed with "Robin Hood" is almost exactly how I would describe this novel. I would also add "meets Renaissance-era Italy" to the end of the description. I think that sentence more accurately sums up The Lies of Locke Lamora.
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Coming Up Next
Hey, I just wanted to give everyone a little preview of the books I'm going to read and review next. I tried to look for books that have been on my wishlist for a while. I also wanted to make sure I included some smaller publishers. They deserve some love too. So here are my upcoming books! These are in no particular order.
Pirate Sun by Karl Schroeder -- I've been waiting to read this book for a long time. I have the first two books in his Virga series in paperback, and I feel like it took forever for Pirate Sun to come out in paperback too. In fact, I think The Sunless Countries, the fourth book, came out before this one was available in paperback.
A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files -- I've heard some good things about this one. I like its Weird West vibe and the fact that it has openly gay characters. It's something a little different, and I'm excited for it. It happens to be the first book in The Hexslinger Series, so if things go well, I might have to get the sequel too.

World's End (Age of Misrule Vol. 1) by Mark Chadbourn -- One of the reviews on Amazon says that it's a "terrific urban fantasy thriller that brings Celtic mythology into modern day London." That doesn't sound like my usual fare. I think the last urban fantasy I read was part of the Dresden Files, and I think I'm two or three behind now. I'm excited because of the (supposed) inclusion of Celtic mythology, which is not something I'm super familiar with.
Avempartha (The Riyria Revelations Vol. 2) by Michael J. Sullivan -- I already reviewed the first volume in Sullivan's series, The Crown Conspiracy. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and I'm glad that I'm getting the opportunity to read the sequels.
Past Continuous by Tony Bayliss -- I was recommended this book after talking back and forth with the publisher, Sparkling Books. All I know about it is what I've read on Amazon and on the publisher's website. Still it sounds like something I'd be interested in. I can't wait to dive in.
Pirate Sun by Karl Schroeder -- I've been waiting to read this book for a long time. I have the first two books in his Virga series in paperback, and I feel like it took forever for Pirate Sun to come out in paperback too. In fact, I think The Sunless Countries, the fourth book, came out before this one was available in paperback.
A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files -- I've heard some good things about this one. I like its Weird West vibe and the fact that it has openly gay characters. It's something a little different, and I'm excited for it. It happens to be the first book in The Hexslinger Series, so if things go well, I might have to get the sequel too.

World's End (Age of Misrule Vol. 1) by Mark Chadbourn -- One of the reviews on Amazon says that it's a "terrific urban fantasy thriller that brings Celtic mythology into modern day London." That doesn't sound like my usual fare. I think the last urban fantasy I read was part of the Dresden Files, and I think I'm two or three behind now. I'm excited because of the (supposed) inclusion of Celtic mythology, which is not something I'm super familiar with.
Avempartha (The Riyria Revelations Vol. 2) by Michael J. Sullivan -- I already reviewed the first volume in Sullivan's series, The Crown Conspiracy. I enjoyed it quite a bit, and I'm glad that I'm getting the opportunity to read the sequels.
Past Continuous by Tony Bayliss -- I was recommended this book after talking back and forth with the publisher, Sparkling Books. All I know about it is what I've read on Amazon and on the publisher's website. Still it sounds like something I'd be interested in. I can't wait to dive in.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Review -- The Red Wolf Conspiracy by Robert V.S. Redick

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Review -- Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" by Tim Hamilton

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