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.
Epic Fantasy
A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
... 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 L. W. (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.
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…
In Solitude’s Shadow by David Green
... 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,…
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.