SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
French deserves credit for doing something original with grimdark genre and creating a setting quite different to what you will usually have read.
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Heart Blade by Juliana Spink Mills – Review
If you have a teenager in the house looking for a good read, or if you, like me, enjoy a well-written YA book every now and then, I can genuinely…
The Darkness Calling by Kaleigh McCann – Review
All in all, The Darkness Calling is a dark and gripping fantasy read that held my attention from start to finish. While not without its flaws, it offers a refreshing…
The Pilgrims of the Damned by Steve McHugh – Review
These are vampires who make choices about what kind of people they want to be, not mindless predators, and I love that mix of grit, gore, and moral conviction
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – Review
Gritty, thoughtful, and addictive from start to finish.
A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson – Review
... an engaging read with some original touches, especially in its handling of language and magic.
Painted Devils by Margaret Owen – Review
The dynamics between the gods, the cult’s unintended growth, and Vanja’s ever-evolving relationship with power and consequence make Painted Devils a worthwhile read...
A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence by Stephanie Burgis – Review
Cosy fantasy at its best, filled with supernatural folklore, found family warmth, and the fresh spark of newlywed romance. A short book with a big heart, it is the perfect…
Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green – Cover Reveal
If you love cosy fantasy, character-driven stories, or are simply looking for a warm and comforting read, this one is absolutely worth picking up. And if, like me, you have…
Death’s Emissary by Emily Devereux – Review
A really promising debut that stands out in the crowded YA fantasy space with a fresh take on mythology and a darkly compelling concept.
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: By Blood, by Salt by J. L. Odom – Review
A beautiful book, beautifully written.
A Winter’s Mercy by Phil Williams – Coming Soon
I cannot wait to see what new landscapes, monsters, and moral questions this book will throw at me. Winter is coming to the Blood Scouts, and I’m ready for every…