#BookReview of Barren by @pvbrett

Reviewed By: Rachael

Publisher: Harper Voyager

Recommended Age: Adult

Genre: Fantasy, LGBT

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About the Book: New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett returns to his groundbreaking Demon Cycle series with this enthralling novella—the latest story set in his much-loved fantasy world.

Each night, the world is overrun by bloodthirsty demons. For centuries, humanity survived only by hiding behind defensive wards—magical symbols with the power to repel the demons. Now, the rediscovery of long-forgotten combat wards has given them the magic they need to fight back.

In Tibbet’s Brook, the fighting wards have brought change, but the factions and grudges of a troubled past remain. Selia Square, the woman they call Barren, has long been the force that holds the Brook together. As a terrifying new threat emerges, she rallies her people once again.

But Selia has a past of her own. And in a small community the personal and the political can never be divided. If Tibbet’s Brook is to survive, Selia must uncover memories she has buried deep—the woman she once was, the woman she once loved—and retell their story.






About the Author: Peter V. Brett is the internationally bestselling author of the Demon Cycle series, which has sold over two million copies in 25 languages worldwide. Novels include The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War, The Skull Throne, and The Core. Other works include the Red Sonja: Unchained graphic novel and the Demon Cycle novellas The Great Bazaar, Brayan's Gold, Messenger's Legacy, and Barren. He lives in New York City. 

Do I Recommend this book? Oh yeah!

Notes and Opinions: I totally finished this in a sitting and I loved it! And that cover! Totally reminds me of Tolken's books. So pretty! The main character is Selia and she's a lesbian woman. Heck yeah! There's action and adventure and magic and basically everything you want in a novella (or a whole series). We get a whole new threat and she stands strong for her people. I'm pushing everyone to read this series!!

 

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Posted in: 4 Stars, Adult, Review