Location: Pakistan
Member Since: Oct. 03, 2011
Anomander
Where to find Anomander online
Twitter: MiduHadi
- MiduHadi: @MichaelCargill1 all right. best of luck with your book! :-)
- MiduHadi: @MichaelCargill1 hehehe you would feel that way! what happens after the proof reading?
- MiduHadi: RT @Avry15: Special Feature #Giveaway @b00kr3vi3ws! Enter to #Win a copy of The Weeping Empress by @SadieSForsythe http://t.co/oPAyWQQx ...
- MiduHadi: @MichaelCargill1 :-) i'm good. Thanks. Busy with your new book?
- MiduHadi: @BookEnslaved hey Jussi! how's it goin?
Books
This member has not published any books.Smashwords book reviews by Anomander
- Her Dark Destiny (Hunters of the Dark #1)
on Nov. 09, 2011
(no rating)
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/217189858
- Pulse: Book I Binuit-Namri Chronicles
on Nov. 17, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/236582579
- Pulse: Book I Binuit-Namri Chronicles
on Nov. 17, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/236582579
- Coexist: Keegan's Chronicles
on Nov. 23, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/214375700
- The Betrayals of Grim's Peak
on Nov. 27, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/230470068
- The Scarlet Dagger (The Red Sector Chronicles, #1)
on Dec. 05, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/238089808
- Symphony of Blood, A Hank Mondale Supernatural Case
on Dec. 20, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/244036350
- Adventures In Funeral Crashing (Funeral Crashing #1)
on Dec. 28, 2011
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/243296781
- The Ylem (The Ylem Trilogy, # 1)
on Jan. 06, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/218720253
- Celtic Evil: A Fitzgerald Brother Novel: Roarke
on Jan. 14, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/260005149
- Wormwood
on Jan. 20, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/263306344
- Blood Warrior
on Feb. 04, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/219360563
- Zombie Nights
on Feb. 05, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/215265519
- World Weary Avengers
on Feb. 08, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/217507867
- Trefoil
on Feb. 14, 2012
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/273079976
- Betrayal
on Feb. 23, 2012
What do we read about in Regency romances: A battered, abused heroine-check! A cynical rakish hero-check! The cruel world making it impossible for them to come together-check! The most villainous snake about to marry the heroine-check! Really good friends of the couple-check! This novel had it all! Don't get me wrong, I really liked it too. Another thing I liked was that it was not a heavy weight and yet he author managed to write a good book and I didn't feel being rushed. Yes, maybe it is time for romances to have heroes who actually LISTEN to the heroine and for heroines who don't forgive the guy every offense just because they're in love. But this novel is a good read for all fans of regency romances!
- The Lists
on March 11, 2012
This was a fun, erotic book. It wasn't too lengthy or too short. There wasn't much romance, though. The story ended on a happy note and would work as a good pick-me-up when you're in the mood for something light and need a break after some heavy reading!
- Worse
on March 12, 2012
The author was kind enough to offer his book for free, in exchange of an honest review. So here goes: the story is based on a good concept. the author writes really well. it was exactly the right length. the only issue I had was that I found some of the events vague-I didn't even figure out that the old man was an angel till I read the GR synopsis AFTER I read this story. Even so, I can't wait to get started on the rest of his books!
- Return To Mercya
on March 15, 2012
I got this book for free in exchange of an honest review from Making Connections: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/60696 What I liked about the book: it had an epic-fantasy feel to it..reminded me of Malazan Book of the Fallen series but on a much smaller scale. the length was just right-it was like a teaser enough events were covered in just so many pages to tell me the series would be fast paced and full of action. What I did not like: the author is too descriptive-of course, it might be just me and others won't have an issue with it. Will definitely be reading the next book in the series!
- The Zombie Story The Chronicles of Orlando
on March 17, 2012
I enjoyed reading this book for various reasons: it had zombies in it! it was YA but there were no love triangles or romance in it! the whole zombies evolving idea was good and may turn into something even better in the next book! However: there were some misspelled words here and there. the events in the story don't gel together. I think this would be a good book for any young readers who are just beginning to learn how cool zombies are!
- Zollocco: A Novel of Another Universe
on April 03, 2012
I got this book to read and review from Making Connections: Link to the book thread I liked a lot of things about this book: it was beautifully written the world building was extensive the customs of different places which the MC visits were well thought out and explained-my favorite place was the country with two types of governments and the idea of stealing being accepted as a society norm was intriguing Also loved all of the scenes in the forests, especially Zollocco I just had one issue with the book and that was its length. After reading 3/4 of the book, the remaining length seemed exhaustive The book makes us think about what we're doing to our world today-if only there was a Zollocco here who'd fight back!
- How Gods Bleed
on April 05, 2012
** spoiler alert ** Loved this book! the book is about people belonging to a city that is the first line of defense for humans. If the werewolves ever tried to take over the human empire, this would be where the first battle would take place. Naturally, the people living in such a place have to be extraordinary-always alert and ready to defend. Add to that a king who would do anything to ensure his people's survival and warriors who worship him. Could it be more awesome?Yes, it can. The king not only wants to win every war, he also plans to make the werewolves fear him and his warriors. The tricks and maneuvers that the king uses to instill fear in the werewolves are just.. wow! Then there is Cada Varl- the coolest immortal you'll ever read about. He's the best and yet he never gloats but just goes on being his rockin' self! And of course, the 6 Helluvan warriors (poor 7th best warrior) were just that..one helluva adventure!
- The End Begins: The Nine
on April 28, 2012
I received this book for free, in exchange of an honest review, through the Making Connections group. Get your copy here What I liked about the book: the atmosphere of the world after the war-nobody knows whom to trust the presence of religion in such a world-the book had its share of devout men and the nutcases who killed in the name of religion I loved how confused Vincent was, regarding his cyborg-ness. He didn't know whether he was alive or had died when they decided to replace parts of him with machine! James' character-his cocky attitude and the humor he brought to the story made him like him a lot. What I did not like: there was almost no humor in the book. I mean I get it that this was supposed to be a serious story but a little humor would have gone a long way. the events individually were good to read about but they didn't come together like one big story. the romance between Cass and Caleb felt forced. I also didn't like Cass' character at all. She felt too inhuman and unfeeling to me.
- Deadly Obsession (Deadly Vices, Book 1)
on April 29, 2012
I got this book for free, in exchange of an honest review, from the group Making Connections. Get your copy here My Thoughts: the love scenes between Nic and "Lorna" were hot and sweet at the same time but the instant love was a problem for me. I could understand Lauren being attracted because Nic was a movie star but Nic came as a wannabe shifter eager to claim his mate. the humor kept the story entertaining and all the supporting characters were good. the book was the exact perfect length and the ending was done perfectly, however, like many readers I guessed the identity of the stalker from the very first page. how Nic comes to realize how selfish he was being about his secret and his unfair treatment of Rachel I also liked Lauren's reaction when Nic was trying to seduce Vivian. The book is an easy short read that you'll enjoy curling up with.
- Lord of the Mullets
on May 03, 2012
I got this book for free, in exchange of an honest review,from the group Making Connections. this book was a fun-filled romp and I finished it in no time. loved the humor in the story.-That Guy lol also liked how the medieval atmosphere was mixed with modern slang- everytime the evil witch Sasha began a sentence with "like,.." I had to try not to giggle. out of the three Rednecks, my favorite was Fred. But my most favorite character from this book was the Wiseman. the book reads like my favorite cartoons- y'know where the narrator goes: "Meanwhile in New York City" as the scene changes! Looking forward to reading more by this author!
- Shades of Grey
on May 18, 2012
There are some writers..hand them anything and they turn it into a story..Michael Cargill is one of them. The three stories in this anthology are simple stuff but that doesn’t make them less interesting. The first story,”Shades of Grey”, is about John. He’s a man who works for the government and is absolutely insane. The second story is “There and Back Again” which focuses on James who is a British soldier taking part in a war for the first time. The ambiance and the emotions of the war are described beautifully, as is the feeling of guilt and shame when a soldier is asked to retreat. The last story is called, “Down the Rabbit Hole”, about Tom who has an abusive father whose behavior is getting worse everyday. Then Tom’s favorite toy bunny starts to talk to the kid and solves his problems its own way. All three stories are based on characters that are flawed due to events in their past and are trying to rise above it.