Phule’s Company by Robert Asprin – Review
Jayna
This was funny and heartwarming and I was not expecting to like it as much as I did.
2025
Julia’s Favourite Self Published SFF Books – A Giant List – Part 3 – Grimdark Fantasy
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
... grab your sharpest sword, polish your blackest armor, and let’s head into the shadows…
Ain’t No Witch: The Wanderings of Mamma Lucy by John Linwood Grant – Review
In short, Ain’t No Witch is a beautifully crafted collection that combines folklore, social history, and a touch of the supernatural. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy to explore fantasy…
Julia’s Favourite Self Published SFF Books – A Giant List – Part 2 – Urban Fantasy
Because honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a bit of hidden magic peeking out between coffee shops, office jobs, and late night bus rides? Urban fantasy is where the ordinary meets the…
Julia’s Favourite Self Published SFF Books – A Giant List – Part 1 – Epic Fantasy
Apparently it is #IndieAugust and I almost missed it... So let's hop onto the topic real quick (she says and spends a whole day doing nothing else...) and finally do…
Beggar’s Rebellion by L. W. (Levi) Jacobs – Review
It’s a fast-paced yet thoughtful adventure with solid character work, world-building that doesn’t get in its own way, and just enough twists to keep things interesting.
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff – Review
Solid story-telling, intriguing characters and plotline.
Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington – Review
A murder mystery that is less about the puzzle and more about the journey, with a sardonic necromancer, a snarky skull, and a world brimming with life and death. Funny,…
The Dark Elf Dynasty File by Phil Parker – Review
...a fast, dark, and surprisingly thoughtful read. It is a gritty urban fantasy with weight behind it...
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence – Review
A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities. A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on…
Planetfall and After Atlas by Emma Newman – Review
Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang – Review
A very well-written story with plenty of atmosphere, and the relationships—both new and old—being particularly well done.