Veniss Underground by Jeff VanderMeer – Review
Stuart Cripps-Schnoor
Witness an unforgettable journey that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living Artist, seeks to escape his demons in the…
Dystopia
The Worst Survive by Phil Williams – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
By the end the job's done and the bigger picture's cracked wide open. This is a frenetic, foul-mouthed ride through a world that won't let you get comfortable, and Scully's…
Dogs of War by Adrian Tchaikovsky – Review
Christopher Keene
This book is not a cozy read; it is a pessimistic look at the future of humans through the eyes of a creature who doesn’t fit in but desperately wants…
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…
Corin Hayes by G. R. Matthews – Series Review
If you like broken protagonists, snarky narration, and books that are perfect when you want something fun, absorbing, and low-effort after a long day, this is an easy recommendation.
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – Review
Gritty, thoughtful, and addictive from start to finish.
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…
Engines of Empire by Max Carver
A timely AI-dystopia with strong narration, bold worldbuilding, and a few sharp edges that don’t always cut cleanly, but still leave a mark.
Last Winter Sun by G. R. Matthews
T. O. Munro
The heady mix of familiar Southern England locations, memories of our own time and technology and an influx of strange magic make Last Winter Sun an enjoyable mix of the…