#by Christopher Buehlman

[crowthingwings]

No context quote from me:

“god help me I am shipping this 40 year old disgraced knight with this wine loving priest”

#Between Two Fires #by Christopher Buehlman

[mulberry1104]

2023 Books/Series/Author of the year

1. Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch books. Very fun space opera, very good if you like space politics. Refreshingly minimal combat, even in the book where the main character is a professional soldier whose stated end goal is “kill the ruler of the largest interstellar civilisation in the known galaxy.” Also, the aesthetics and vibes of it is very unique in a very wonderful way, it doesn’t feel like any sci-fi I’ve seen or read, perhaps apart from a very small amount of Dune. Also, the presentation of gender identity in the books is very interesting, and the contrast between Hwaean and Radchaai gender identities is deeply interesting to me.

2. Tamsyn Muir’s Locked Tomb books. This books put my brain through the wringer. Beautiful prose, beautiful story, compelling characters. Incredibly complex worldbuilding. Just. Mwah. Also they are gay and they are so gay and it’s just so gay, I love it. And women with swords.

3. Martha Well’s Murderbot Diaries. Honestly, the only reason why these books are in third place is because the entries above are so damn good (this applies to all of them). The queer rep? Sublime. The autistic rep? Phenomenal. Even though I do sound insane when I say I relate with the character called “Murderbot”. Also ART and Murderbot have an amazing dynamic and, honestly, I just love them. Another thing! Books are nice and short, so you don’t have to fret too hard about reading them.

4. The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. Some of the most immersive worldbuilding I’ve read since Discworld, and it is surprisingly deep without being presented in a way that’s overblown on the exposition. Additionally, the magic system, especially the tattoos, is something I’ve not seen really done before, and the world’s politics are fascinating. Also, one of the main characters is confirmed gay and she has a sword and cool ravens, need I say more?

5. Megan E. O’Keefe’s Bound Worlds. Good duology so far, maybe a bit too fast paced at times. The romance is sweet, but very fast, but I didn’t find myself really that put off by it. She doesn’t waste words. The queer rep is good as well, and is delightfully understated. They don’t make a big thing about some of the characters being non binary, it’s just, a thing that’s part of the world and no one cares.

#ann leckie #the locked tomb #tlt #gideon the ninth #imperial radch #the blighted stars #the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #murderbot diaries #the murderbot diaries #martha wells #harrow the ninth #nona the ninth

[drinkredurubu]

Here’s BETWEEN TWO FIRES by Christopher Buehlman, a mix between dark souls game and the last of us or somethin.

And here’s no context memes with my favorite monster in the book

Read the darn book

#between two fires #christopher buehlman #meme redraw #books #bookblr #reading

[explosionshark]

GALVA PREQUEL GALVA PREQUEL GALVA PREQUEL!!!!!

#the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #IM IN AGONY I WANT IT NOW #but I'll wait. I'm sure it'll be worth it #galva the lesbian raven knight. beloved of my heart

[evenaturtleduck]

They're delightful

#currently reading #the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #also i love that stupid cat

[unbizzarre]

Kinch, five seconds before he’s arrested.

Illustration of Kinch Na Shannack, from The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman. Probably my favorite book of 2021. And probably in top 10 favorite books/authors overall. Maybe top 5?

Noticed that there is a criminal lack of fanart for this book. Don’t know why cuz this book kicks ass.

Fantastic voicey character writing as usual from CB, very cool and unique premise for a fantasy world, and an absolutely delightful protagonist. The world is dark and the protagonist is constantly eating shit, yet I’m grinning ear to ear every page. It’s just that much of a blast to experience the story as told through Kinch’s distractible and entertaining anecdotes. 10/10 very fun read!

#blacktongue thief #Christopher Buehlman #kinch #bully boy #fantasy art #fanart #fantasy fanart #books #great books #favorite books #Kinch Na Shannack

[mrkapao]

“May laughter keep us young and malice keep us rich.”

- Christopher Buehlman ‘The Blacktongue Thief’

#the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #fantasy #novels #books #quotes

[mintymarill]

Now Delphine saw the angel; it stood in an alley, unseen by the devils in the square, more purely itself than it had been upon the mule. Its beauty crushed something inside Delphine and made nectar of it. It looked right at her. Then, with what seemed very little effort, it pushed over the glover’s shop it stood next to, a woman screaming from the top floor; the building fell heavily between Delphine and the devils, shielding her from their view. The angel said only one word. It said,

Run.

Between Two Fires, Christopher Buehlman

#between two fires #Christopher buehlman #book #books #quote #quotes

[joncronshawauthor]

Walk the Line of Morality: 10 Fantasy Novels with Thieving Protagonists

In the usual realm of swords, sorcery, dragons and direwolves, aren’t we all occasionally partial to a protagonist that’s a bit, well… shifty? I’m not talking about the big muscle-bound, honour-bound heroes that are as predictable as the British weather, I’m talking about the sneak-thieves, the tricksters, the rogues! There’s something devilishly enjoyable about a character that walks the line…

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#Among Thieves #Ben Hale #Book recommendations #Brandon Sanderson #Christopher Buehlman #Douglas Hulick #fantasy book list #fantasy literature #Fantasy Novels #J.R.R.Tolkien #Leigh Bardugo #Locke Lamora #Master Thief series #Megan Whalen Turner #Michael J. Sullivan #Mistborn #novels with thieves #Patrick Weekes #rogue characters #rogue protagonists #Scott Lynch #Six of Crows #The Blacktongue Thief #The Hobbit #The Palace Job #The Queen&039;s Thief #Theft of Swords #thief heroes #thieves in literature

[dandelion-jester]

Currently reading The Blacktongue Thief and yall need to get on this one, there is almost nothing on this site about this book and its so good

#writing #writeblr #writer #fantasy #books #author #the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #fantasy book #book rec #current read #currently reading #bookblr

[blogtaculous]

Between Two Fires (Christopher Buehlman) was awesome. I’m going to talk about it and spoil the shit out of it in the process.

It came across my eyes during routine web browsing, and the neat cover and “medieval horror” tags had me by the neck.

Horror is such a catch-all term but, in this case, it leans toward the classic, more Gothic idea of horror in that it is not scary but it is horrifying. Monsters and demons in evil forms. Body horror abounds. Death and suffering on every page.

One of the most believable plague settings. The world really feels like it’s coming apart at the seams. Everyone has resigned to it. The world is ending but I still have to go to the market or I’ll starve.

Thomas, Delphine, and Matthieu are a great cast. Believable, grounded characters. I have the most to say about Thomas, because he’s in every book like this. He’s the physically imposing super soldier guy that can handle anything. Normally, I hate this. The best example off the top of my head is Telamon in Steven Pressfield’s utterly forgettable A Man at Arms. Oh, look, this guy can fight anyone and he’s so tough you wish you were him (yawn). Thomas, unlike Please Give Me a Movie Deal Telamon (and other characters of his trope), is believable in that he routinely gets fucked up and suffers because of it. He’s saved by several miracles (like actual Abrahamic God miracles befitting the story, not plot contrivances) because he is loved by Delphine. In fact, I was a huge fan at how often Thomas’ skill with violence worked against him.

Yeah, you’re so good at harming people, Thomas. Anyway your sword only hurt the river beast because Delphine bled on your sword and she is Pure.

Whoa, Thomas, you rule at killing people! Anyway the pirate captain’s corpse is being puppeted by a demon against you and you can’t do a thing about it.

Neat, bro, you’re a killer. Anyway this possessed statue is not harmed by bow or blade and you cannot save your friends.

A really haunting story. Everything twists together so marvelously. Great call backs, fabulous prose

A fucking hand!

and more.

An awesome finale (which I worried would fall flat because the book was so good I figured it would lose momentum eventually) and a heartbreaking conclusion. I wept for Thomas and his last meeting with Marguerite. Tragic and sad, just three taps on a bowl to signify a lifetime of loss. I’m glad Thomas found peace, true peace, after his ordeal. Finally a fictional war machine throws down his sword and means it.

The night tournament was a highlight. Leaked just enough throughout that misadventure and then hit hard at the perfect time.

And the Lord made answer.

Great book. Christopher made a new fan. Can’t wait to read more of his work.

#between two fires #christopher buehlman

[lastfinalgirls]

Every book I read in 2022

Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman

★★★★★ / 5

#litedit #horroredit #southern gothic #those across the river #christopher buehlman #werewolves #book moodboard #booklr #bookish #bookstagram #booktok #aesthetic #2022 books* #*bookshelf

[dust-and-grave]

this weekend was awful, but the silver lining is i found a book i've been dying to read at my local ubs. it look brand new.

#rachel says #books and reading #bookblr #horror books #the lesser dead #christopher buehlman

[morgan--reads]

The Blacktongue Thief - Christopher Buehlman

Summary: In heavy debt to the Takers Guild for his training, thief Kinch Na Shannack accepts a mission to travel to the far North with Galva, a survivor of the Goblin Wars and a handmaiden to the goddess of death. Along the way their party is joined by a blind cat and a witch-in-training as they cross war-scarred lands full of dangers. 

Quote: “Monarchy is a bad system because, no matter how smart you are, you can still squirt a moron out of your plumbing. Maybe you get lucky and your son or daughter is at least half as smart as you—what about your grandchild? Probably a knob, and when they inherit the throne, everything you built falls to shyte. Not so with the Guild. If you were stupid, you never went to a True School. If you weren’t brilliant, you’d never make it to the upper tiers, but if you did, the Murder Alphabet was waiting for you to make a mistake so it could kill you.” 

My rating: 4.5/5.0  Goodreads: 4.22/5.0

Review: Don’t let the rather serious plot summary fool you. This book is laugh out-loud hilarious. The stakes are genuinely high and the dangers harrowing—krakens, man-eating goblins, monstrosities, and dangerous men all present obstacles—but Kinch is more than a match for all of them. He has his special talents, sure, but it’s his determination to find humor in even the most perilous of circumstances that keeps the book light on its feet. The adventure that Kinch has been set on is more epic than he knows and that plot is well-executed and interesting, but it’s the little moments of interaction between the strange travelers as they grow closer, the rich lived-in feel of the world-building, and Kinch’s personality that really makes this book. Perfect for fans of D&D.

#the blacktongue thief #christopher buehlman #book review #book recommendation #fantasy #high fantasy

[nightmaresonelmstreet]

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn /// Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman

#ohhhhhhhhh my god #gone girl #gillian flynn #parallels #those across the river #christopher buehlman #booklr #booktok #web weaving

[mrkapao]

“Only the strong, the rich, and the dying think truth is a necessity; the rest of us know it for a luxury.”

- Christopher Buehlman ‘The Blacktongue Thief’

#the black tongue thief #christopher buehlman #fantasy #novels #books #quotes