Obsidian is such a good word!
Looking through those unpublished book reviews and unshelved but long-read books I found an Obsidian Trilogy and an Obsidian short story collection. It's definitely time to shelve them--the trilogy, in particular, is made up of quite large books and if I don't put them away the space will disappear. (Space does that--quantum book expansion I think.) So...
I'll start with the short stories. Obsidian Worlds by Jason Werbeloff is a fascinating collection, not for the easily offended, but uniquely odd, short enough to read while drinking coffee, and weird enough to have you reaching for your science book. Enjoy with some dark five-star coffee.
Then there's the Obsidian Trilogy. Here, magic replaces science, but it's a well-thought-out kind of magic with genuine logic and fascinating differences, balanced by a well-developed fantasy world and fueled by good versus evil. I love how new characters and ideas are introduced in each book, extending the world and constantly providing not just entertainment but further food for thought. Cool and fascinating in the same way as Lord of the Rings, there's The Outstretched Shadow by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory, To Light a Candle, and When Darkness Falls--all great novels to read with elegant, complex books of four-star coffee.
Jai’s Vision by Piaras O Cionnaoith isn't obsidian at all, though there's a darkness hiding behind the light of young squire in love with beautiful princess. When curious visions reveal the lies behind friends' eyes, it's a question of who do you trust, and what do you do about mistrust. A fascinating tale with wise lessons, well-written for young teens, it's another one to read with some complex four-star coffee.
So... any more obsidians? There's Screamcatcher by Christy J. Breedlove - definitely dark so "obsidian" might work to describe it. It's aimed at young adults, and its dark fantasy world is built on Native American legends, as experienced through the nightmares trapped in a dreamcatcher. The teens grow more interesting as the story progresses and it's a pleasingly original read. Dark five-star coffee I think.
I'm sure there must be more, but those virtual stacks of reviews and real stacks of books are overwhelming me, so I'll dream obsidian dreams and post more reviews another day.
I'll start with the short stories. Obsidian Worlds by Jason Werbeloff is a fascinating collection, not for the easily offended, but uniquely odd, short enough to read while drinking coffee, and weird enough to have you reaching for your science book. Enjoy with some dark five-star coffee.
Then there's the Obsidian Trilogy. Here, magic replaces science, but it's a well-thought-out kind of magic with genuine logic and fascinating differences, balanced by a well-developed fantasy world and fueled by good versus evil. I love how new characters and ideas are introduced in each book, extending the world and constantly providing not just entertainment but further food for thought. Cool and fascinating in the same way as Lord of the Rings, there's The Outstretched Shadow by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory, To Light a Candle, and When Darkness Falls--all great novels to read with elegant, complex books of four-star coffee.
Jai’s Vision by Piaras O Cionnaoith isn't obsidian at all, though there's a darkness hiding behind the light of young squire in love with beautiful princess. When curious visions reveal the lies behind friends' eyes, it's a question of who do you trust, and what do you do about mistrust. A fascinating tale with wise lessons, well-written for young teens, it's another one to read with some complex four-star coffee.
So... any more obsidians? There's Screamcatcher by Christy J. Breedlove - definitely dark so "obsidian" might work to describe it. It's aimed at young adults, and its dark fantasy world is built on Native American legends, as experienced through the nightmares trapped in a dreamcatcher. The teens grow more interesting as the story progresses and it's a pleasingly original read. Dark five-star coffee I think.
I'm sure there must be more, but those virtual stacks of reviews and real stacks of books are overwhelming me, so I'll dream obsidian dreams and post more reviews another day.
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