The Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
... a moody, character-driven urban fantasy with a capable, sarcastic protagonist and a city full of strange, broken, and dangerous inhabitants. It’s a story that is clever, darkly funny at…
Dark Fantasy
Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker – Review
It felt like I walked off the page right into the forest and village, and coming back to the real world was jarring.
The Silencing of the North by G. R. Matthews – Review
It is a colder book in many ways, but also a richer one, and by the final page, I was more than ready to follow this story wherever it goes…
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There are no knights or swords here, just a travelling tribe that hunts and gathers everything it needs to survive.
Deathless by Rob J. Hayes – Review
What is real history, what is a lie, and what has simply been forgotten over time?
A Good Day to Die by G. R. Matthews – Sneak Peek
“They didn’t stick around to enjoy my death, and they’re going to regret it. Every last one of them.”
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson – Review
A wonderful mix of mystery, adventure and heart. It captures the spirit of old-school fantasy while keeping a modern warmth that makes it easy to love.
Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam – Review
A sharp, magic-tinged fantasy with a strong opening, a welcome lack of romance, and a prickly protagonist you can’t help but root for.
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher – Review
Jayna
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Perfect for those of us that aren’t wanting nightmares but need a little change. Also, a shorter book so not a huge commitment in…
A Good Day to Die by G. R. Matthews – Cover Reveal + Review
A brutal, layered tale of vengeance, faith, and survival. Rawlins’ journey from merciless killer to something almost human is gripping
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French
French deserves credit for doing something original with grimdark genre and creating a setting quite different to what you will usually have read.
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…