SPFBO 10 Champions League: The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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.
Epic Fantasy
First of Shadows by Deck Matthews – Review
How do you kill a shadow? As a raging storm descends on the Blasted Coast, the crippled young rigger, Caleb Rusk, meets a stranger on the road. Little does he…
The Ashen Orb Bounty by Patrick Dugan – Review
Sometimes, you just want a fun, tropey quest with a lovable crew , and this book hits that sweet spot perfectly.
The Tale of Gurion Thricebound by Angela Holder – Review
If you're interested in a thoughtful exploration of societal structures, privilege, and revolution, seen through the eyes of one family living through the upheaval, then this book is absolutely worth…
Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long – Review
Jayna
Her quest is twisted by the power struggle between the new and the old gods, and her decisions will decide the fate of the world as she knows it.
A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson – Review
... an engaging read with some original touches, especially in its handling of language and magic.
SPFBO 10 Champions League: By Blood, By Salt by J. L. Odom – Review
A beautiful book, beautifully written.
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…
Beggar’s Rebellion by Levi Jacobs – Review
It’s a fast-paced yet thoughtful adventure with solid character work, world-building that doesn’t get in its own way, and just enough twists to keep things interesting.
Bones and Betrayal: The Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington -Review
A murder mystery that is less about the puzzle and more about the journey, with a sardonic necromancer, a snarky skull, and a world brimming with life and death. Funny,…
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence – Review
A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities. A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on…
The Summer Goddess by Joanne Hall
The Summer Goddess is a beautifully told, thematically rich fantasy that offers something far beyond the typical “white male protagonist” hero’s journey. It’s a breath of fresh air for anyone…