In Solitude’s Shadow by David Green
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
... sharp, character-driven fantasy with teeth, full of heart, heartbreak, and hard choices. If you want magic with meaning, battles with consequences, and a cast that actually makes you care,…
Epic Fantasy
Code of the Communer by Kai Greenwood – Review
Code of the Communer is a beautifully crafted, deeply immersive fantasy that more than deserves to be on readers' radars.
The Green Wyvern (Volume One) by Matt Heppe – Review
It’s the kind of collection that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place: for the fun, the adventure, the camaraderie, and the sheer…
Hallowed by Y. R. Liu – Review
Hallowed has all the hallmarks of a writer with a strong voice and the potential to grow into something special.
The Price of Faith by Rob J. Hayes – Review
For those who enjoy gritty, unflinching fantasy, it's precisely what makes this series stand out.
SPFBO Finalist Review: By Blood by Salt by J.L. Odom
This was my favourite of the SPFBO books by quite some distance. It’s a powerful story about outsiders, how they try to fit in, and how they are treated.
SPFBO Finalist Review: Gates of Hope by J.E. Hannaford
The plot starts with a classic fantasy trope but quickly deepens into something more complex, balancing humor, action, and reflective moments.
SPFBO Finalist Review: Runelight by J.A. Andrews
Also, Kate and Venn's passively antagonistic friendship . . . I love it!!! I wanna be there for ALL their interactions – to adjudicate, or just laugh. Their banter is…
The Empire’s Ruin by Brian Staveley – Review
The inner conflict that comes with that was bleeding of the page, and addictive.
The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston – Review
There's plenty of banter and fun along the guts and gore, which makes it a very entertaining and satisfying read, from start to finish!
Unbound by Michael R. Miller – Review
I would definitely highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys an epic fantasy that feels like one of the classics, but has a way more modern and quick style!