The Farseer/Romantasy Parallel: No, not Molly
Jennie Ivins
While it’s doubtful that modern romantasy writers set out to consciously mimic Hobb’s masterful construction, the choice of first person, the intricate and deep emotional growth, and the form both…
Epic Fantasy
Of Song and Shadow by G. R. Matthews – ARC Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
What stayed with me most is that quiet thread running through everything. Determination. People pushing forward, rebuilding, adapting. Finding their place, even when the world has already taken something from…
Aspirant’s Oath by Levi Jacobs – Review
The academy concept intrigues me, the dragon element is exactly my kind of thing, and I’m very curious to see how this world and these characters deepen over a full-length…
Mistlight by J.A. Andrews – Review
I found myself laughing, or on the edge of my seat more than once as I followed Kate and her friends through their triumphs and failures. The blend of humour,…
The Envoys of War by Dave Lawson – Review
... an entertaining, energetic read. It’s packed with humor, messy characters, clever schemes, and just enough danger to keep you turning pages.
Threadlight Trilogy by Zack Argyle – Review
The Threadlight series may stumble a bit at the start, but it grows stronger with every book, delivering engaging characters, an intriguing world, and a satisfying conclusion.
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…
Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba – Review
Rich in magic, rooted in Filipino history, and unafraid to challenge the legacy of colonization, this is a bold fantasy that gives voice to stories too long silenced.
A Shattering of Glass by Deck Matthews – Review
Tightly written, full of action, with answers that spark new questions. A Shattering of Glass proves again that Deck Matthews can deliver epic scope in a compact package.
Dust of the Darkness by Deck Matthews – Review
Exciting, sharp, and with just enough new magic and mystery to keep me hooked.
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.