To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Dragons, colonialism, and resistance, with a cast that reflects the full spectrum of humanity and a world that keeps getting richer, Blackgoose is building something special here.
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Aspirant’s Oath by Levi Jacobs – Review
The academy concept intrigues me, the dragon element is exactly my kind of thing, and I’m very curious to see how this world and these characters deepen over a full-length…
Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace – Review
Overall, this series feels like wrapping yourself in your favourite blanket after a long, draining day. It’s steady, reassuring, and quietly engaging without demanding too much from you.
Quarter Share by Nathan Lowell – Review
If you enjoy slow-burn, competence-focused stories and have even a mild fondness for trade and economics, this will probably feel like coming home.
Soulstar by C.L. Polk – Review
Soulstar is a timely and important conclusion, exploring power, social inequality, and resilience. It’s an intense, thought-provoking read that balances romance, politics, and personal struggle, leaving a lasting impression well…
Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Review
This book manages a perfect balance: entertaining, playful, and full of heart, while also offering thoughtful commentary on identity, consciousness, and morality.
Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy – Review
Overall, this felt like stepping into a different storytelling tradition and letting it unfold in its own voice. The mix of grounded character work, big concept ideas, and mythic scale…
Grace Designs Mysteries by Tilly Wallace Books 1 & 2 – Review
The Grace Designs Mysteries are gentle, character driven cosy mysteries with a historical flavour and a light fantasy touch. They shine through their protagonist, their sewing room setting, and their…
The Rampart Trilogy by M. R. Carey – Review
This is one of those rare trilogies where each book strengthens the others. Taken together, they form something layered and resonant, a story that stays with you long after the…
Mistlight by J.A. Andrews – Review
I found myself laughing, or on the edge of my seat more than once as I followed Kate and her friends through their triumphs and failures. The blend of humour,…
A Murder of Crows by Steve McHugh – Review
Steve McHugh delivers big, explosive action, sharp banter, and a cast you want to spend time with even when everything is falling apart around them. A Murder of Crows is…
Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes – Review
It is dark, emotional, sometimes brutal, but also full of heart. It is the kind of story that reminds you that people are rarely just one thing, and that sometimes…