The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
If you’re craving a historical seeing with a strong, flawed, growing female lead and beautifully complex friendships (and pirates!), this one’s absolutely worth your time.
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E. K. Johnston – Review
It presents a hopeful, inclusive future that’s rare in fiction, especially one where queerness and cultural diversity are both celebrated.
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater – Review
Do not read this book at 3am whilst suffering from insomnia and then discover there is NO chocolate in the house, in any form!!
Felix Yz by Lisa Bunker – Review
... a warm, thoughtful, and unusual book that balances sadness and fear of death with hope, humor, and love.
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 6) – Dystopia / Sci-Fi
From epic battles to cosy dragons, grimdark betrayals to hot cocoa comfort, I have had a blast putting these lists together. I hope you have found a few new books…
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 5) – Historical / Progression / LitRPG
So grab your history books in one hand and your skill tree in the other, and let’s dive into my favourites from both sides of the timeline.
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Review
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a sequel that delivers just as much fun and charm as the first book. The quirky world, lovable characters, and sharp…
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 4) – Cosy, Cosy Dark, & Cute SFF
... grab your blanket, curl up with a cup of tea (or maybe something stronger), and let’s get cosy, entrails and all.
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 3) – Grimdark Fantasy
... 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…