“When The Twofold Throne grounds itself in character, it shines—but the world around them still needs firmer footing.” Opening Premise The Twofold Throne opens with a premise that isn’t new: a modern person discovers a portal to a fantasy world and begins navigating the power dynamics on both sides. What makes it interesting is how…
What’s your guilty pleasure? We all have one. Maybe it’s that sinfully sweet nibble of chocolate your taste buds adore, but your hips condemn. Maybe it’s that trashy daytime talk show where someone might just be the father… of his step-sister’s step-kids. I’ve heard whispers of one Bard-In-Chief who cracks open a bottle of sherry…
“Kill the Princess is about laughing your way through the apocalypse, right up until it stops being funny.” Core Premise & Initial Impression: Some say the world ends in fire. Others say ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favour fire. But if it had to perish twice, the apocalypse…
In the interest of full transparency, before launching into this review, I must confess that I’m rather fond of this author. Avid readers of this site will know he’s a valued contributor to our growing series of writing-advice essays. (For brevity, I’ve used “this site” instead of “Bardic Planet.” I’ve already saved at least half…
“In Aether Nexus, kindness and calamity share the same cabin—a boy’s compassion, a witch’s curse, and a storm waiting just beyond the door.” Core Premise & Initial Impression: Bardic Planet has reviewed quite the number of progression-fantasy novels of late. As Bard-in-Chief, it’s my prerogative to mix things up. Pursuant to that, this week you’ll…