The post contains reviews of the books in the Master of Hounds trilogy: Master of Hounds: Book 1 (#12)Master of Hounds: Book 2 (#13)Master of Hounds: Book 3 (#14) Read my reviews of the previous books in the Eburosi Chronicles series: The Horse Mistress: Book 1 (#1)The Horse Mistress: Book 2 (#2)The Horse Mistress: Book 3 (#3)The Horse … Continue reading Book Review: Master of Hounds (Eburosi Chronicles #12-#14) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 4 (Eburosi Chronicles #11) by R.A. Steffan
As is typical for me with the books in this series, I devoured this installment in a single evening. This story does an excellent job of tying up multiple story lines and plot points, beyond the obvious of the overall "get Rayth's throne back from his evil brother." Frella finally bonds with her dragon and … Continue reading Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 4 (Eburosi Chronicles #11) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 3 (Eburosi Chronicles #10) by R.A. Steffan
I burned through all of the books in this series very quickly, then had to wait months for this latest installment. I read it all the evening of the day it was released. It was worth the wait. Like the previous books, Frella's story contains nonstop action and adventure. Multiple relationships are in play. And … Continue reading Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 3 (Eburosi Chronicles #10) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 2 (Eburosi Chronicles #9) by R.A. Steffan
I finished the first installment of The Dragon Mistress on a Friday night, right before I was supposed to play video games with my spouse and a friend. Instead, I devoured the next installment in a single evening while they played without me. I regret nothing. The dragons play a larger role in this story, as … Continue reading Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 2 (Eburosi Chronicles #9) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 1 (Eburosi Chronicles #8) by R.A. Steffan
This amazing series picks up approximately a decade in the future with the story of Frella, the younger sister of one of the heroes of the previous collection. Possibly my favorite thing about Steffan's writing is their ability to create fully fleshed female narrative characters who each have their own strengths, weaknesses, and personalities. Frella … Continue reading Review: The Dragon Mistress: Book 1 (Eburosi Chronicles #8) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Lion Mistress (Eburosi Chronicles #5-#7) by R.A. Steffan
Because of how much I enjoyed each installment of The Horse Mistress, my first experience with the world of the Eburosi Chronicles, I went ahead and bought the full collection of the next adventure as one book. I have no regrets about that decision. This world gave me one of the most intense book hangovers of … Continue reading Review: The Lion Mistress (Eburosi Chronicles #5-#7) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 4 (Eburosi Chronicles #4) by R.A. Steffan
Now that our three heroes are in a solid relationship, it was time to shake things up a bit. It would have been easy for the author to focus on a more character-driven story, but I love how they don't let the readers forget that war is coming. Times are changing, and our heroes have … Continue reading Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 4 (Eburosi Chronicles #4) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 3 (Eburosi Chronicles #3) by R.A. Steffan
When their rock shatters, Carivel and Senovo have to work together to put Andoc back together again. Their relationship arc goes through another set of trials, just enough to make a reader worried while also keeping faith that everything will work out for the best. The world of Eburosi grows again when the characters travel … Continue reading Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 3 (Eburosi Chronicles #3) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 2 (Eburosi Chronicles #2) by R.A. Steffan
The epic fantasy world of Eburosi deepens, along with the relationship between Carivel, Senovo, and Andoc, in this second installment of The Horse Mistress. Many of the quibbles I had about the first book are addressed here, such as external conflicts that stand in the way of their relationship and more extensive world-building. Along with learning … Continue reading Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 2 (Eburosi Chronicles #2) by R.A. Steffan
Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 1 (Eburosi Chronicles #1) by R.A. Steffan
The downside to growing as a reader is realizing how much epic fantasy is problematic in terms of representation. Therefore, I thoroughly enjoyed discovering this series, which features queer characters, including a gender-fluid character. Carivel is a delight to read, and her relationship(s) with Andoc and Senovo are just the right mix of emotional and … Continue reading Review: The Horse Mistress: Book 1 (Eburosi Chronicles #1) by R.A. Steffan