This magnificent book is a highly original gay fantasy masterpiece.
Instantly, this book has become one of my personal favorites. I tried really hard This magnificent book is a highly original gay fantasy masterpiece.
Instantly, this book has become one of my personal favorites. I tried really hard to read this slowly because I did not want it to end.
There's something going on in gay genre fiction. It seems to be undergoing a kind of a flourishing renaissance that's never been seen before. For all of my life, good gay science fiction, fantasy, and horror just did not exist. There were a few examples here and there over the years but nothing like the deluge we have today. I've been very, very pleased to find great work coming from a wide range of gay male authors: Dominic N. Ashen, Mason Thomas, and TJ Klune. And now I add to that list the present author, Austin Miller. And that's just the list of gay male authors I've discovered since last autumn. What will the rest of the coming year reveal to me?
I shelved Pholus Reborn, the first book in this series as erotica. It's a pretty horny book. In the present volume, the erotica is largely left behind as the story focuses on its other aspects. It's not a weird or abrupt change but a holistic one that serves the story best. Pholus Reborn is the eye-catching, tasty appetizer, Centauromachy is a full five-course feast, a virtually flawless one at that.
The author is working on book three and I have to admit it's the book I most want to get my hands on. I cannot recommend this book and Pholus Reborn highly enough. This series is an instant classic of gay genre literature.
Hands down the best book I've read since Dominic N. Ashen's STEEL & THUNDER and its sequel, STORMS & SACRIFICE. All three books share the basic elemenHands down the best book I've read since Dominic N. Ashen's STEEL & THUNDER and its sequel, STORMS & SACRIFICE. All three books share the basic elements: gay male erotica, humor, and a cracking good fantasy story. Ashen generally beats Miller in the sex scenes and humor but Miller taps into an unbridled joy that is quite infectious. I read the whole thing with a stupid grin on my face and I had to force myself to put the damned thing down, reading way past my bedtime.
The cover art is by the artist @adultjunkdrawer and it's beautiful. I admit freely it is what drew me to the book. What I found inside is even more marvelous. If sex as a religious act, massive gay orgies, smoking weed, drinking wine, and physical transformations through drinking a magic potion interest you, then you've found the book you've been seeking. I'm adding this one to my all-time-favorites shelf because it's bloody brilliant. ...more
I've read 2 novels and these three short stories by Mason Thomas and it's enough for me to realize he is one of my favorite gay fantasy authors. Next I've read 2 novels and these three short stories by Mason Thomas and it's enough for me to realize he is one of my favorite gay fantasy authors. Next up for my reading is his third novel and I hesitate to start it because that's all there is. Perhaps I'll hold off and save it for a rainy day but I suspect I'll not have the willpower necessary. He's a really great writer and one that transcends the gay niche. This small short story collection is a good place to start but the author's talent really shines in his novels.
Not sure who the artist is but that cover art is AMAZING. I love it. Love a fantasy book with a fully painted cover which should be required for the genre. ...more
Easily one of the best gay fantasy novels I've read. It's an action-adventure/MM romance/page-turner. This novel is full of great Virtually flawless.
Easily one of the best gay fantasy novels I've read. It's an action-adventure/MM romance/page-turner. This novel is full of great characters, plotting, pacing, and world-building. The "Lord Mouse" of the novel is pretty much exactly Fritz Leiber's character, the Gray Mouser, except this one prefers men. ...more
Easily the very best all ages gay comic I've yet read. Really loved this one. Tagame is a master craftsman and deserves the Eisner that he won for thiEasily the very best all ages gay comic I've yet read. Really loved this one. Tagame is a master craftsman and deserves the Eisner that he won for this treasure.
Trigger warning: you'll be craving Japanese food before the end of this book....more
I haven't read many books three times. I can list them: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Fred Pohl's Gateway, Zelazny's first Amber series, and thisI haven't read many books three times. I can list them: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Fred Pohl's Gateway, Zelazny's first Amber series, and this wonderful and hilarious novel. There are probably a couple more that I'm not recalling at the moment but you get the gist. Steel and Thunder is a very special book. That it is very gay and very sexy and very funny just makes it all the more endearing to me. I love Khazak and David and the rest of the wonderful cast of characters. You have to read the sequel as it completes the second half of the story and believe me that book is even better than this one. ...more
This novella perfectly compliments the two wonderful novels. The novella gave me a scenario I'd hoped had been incAn absolute blast of horny Orc fun!
This novella perfectly compliments the two wonderful novels. The novella gave me a scenario I'd hoped had been included in the other books, so I got exactly what I'd been craving. I love this series. The author has written some of my favorite sex scenes, and his unfolding story of David and Khazak's romance is wonderful. David gets featured here with Khazak's three Daddies. Loved every bit of this novella. Thank you, Dom, for another great story.
Picking this novella up could be a good way to sample what the series has to offer.
A terrific gay orc/human love story set in a fun and interesting fantasy world. I cannot wait for the next book! I really love this series. A cut abovA terrific gay orc/human love story set in a fun and interesting fantasy world. I cannot wait for the next book! I really love this series. A cut above most gay erotica. It's a great adventure story spiced here and there with hot sex scenes. ...more
This series is my favorite new discovery. This is the third book in the series. I've loved every single volume. Cannot wait for the next book. This boThis series is my favorite new discovery. This is the third book in the series. I've loved every single volume. Cannot wait for the next book. This book features the upper rank of the Wise Dogs who have appeared in the previous volumes as supporting characters. Big supernatural adventure featuring great characters and fine art. Highly, highly recommended. This is a terrific series for non-comic book readers. But start with the first book. ...more
Utter bliss. Usagi is a singular creation on the order Tintin, Bone, Asterix or Uncle Scrooge. ORIGINS hits all the right notes and is a pinnacle of cUtter bliss. Usagi is a singular creation on the order Tintin, Bone, Asterix or Uncle Scrooge. ORIGINS hits all the right notes and is a pinnacle of comic booking. The color newly added is perfectly beautiful. The best place to start reading Usagi is right here right now. Forget about COVID and climate change with this uplifting collection. Belongs in every home. Usagi books always sell-out. Get a copy today....more
Wow! That was phenominal! What and ending! Loved this one. And I think it's one of Geoff Johns' best yet. Wow! That was phenominal! What and ending! Loved this one. And I think it's one of Geoff Johns' best yet. ...more
Easily the best Batman story I've read in years and years. No, it's the best Batman story I've read in decades. This is an instant classic. It is supeEasily the best Batman story I've read in years and years. No, it's the best Batman story I've read in decades. This is an instant classic. It is super-hero perfection. Loved every panel. Batman Universe is a sublime experience....more
