Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Jayna
What in a Necromancer’s fever dream did I just read? I’m still not sure but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. If you’ve got a thirst for something dark and…
LGBTQIA+
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
...a solid read with a strong sense of atmosphere and some thoughtful themes.
Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher
Overall, A Sorceress Comes Calling is a darker but still immensely enjoyable read, perfect for fans of Kingfisher who are looking for something a bit more serious, with the same…
SPFBO Finalist Review: Wolf of Withervale by Joaquín Baldwin
This year's finalists are all big on their worldbuilding but the stand out so far has been The Wolf of Withervale. The author has obviously spent a huge amount of…
To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose – Review
To Shape a Dragon is an engrossing read that robustly and convincingly tackles some real world issues in a fantastic setting. In so doing, like the best of literature, it…
Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk – Review
It is a great mix of murder mystery, historical sapphic romance, fantasy / mythology blend and family issues.
Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater – SPFBO 8 Finals Review
Jennie Ivins
Small Miracles is funny, cosy, humourous, warm, inclusive, and very entertaining. In short it is the utterly perfect book for me.
Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear
Jo Niederhoff
Karen Memory is the sort of book I’d like to write someday, and the sort I wish I could read more often. If you need to lose yourself in a…