Neurodiverse – Fantasy-Faction

Scars Around Her Fingers (cover reveal detail)

Scars Around Her Fingers by A. A. Freeman – Cover Reveal + Interview

Jennie Ivins July 23, 2026

Today we are happy to welcome back friend of the site, A. A. Freeman! It's the one year anniversary release of her first sci-fi novel, Echo of the Larkspur! And…

Epic Fantasy Indie / Self-published Neurodiverse Reviews

Of Magic and Empire by Shay Yates Roberts – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene June 25, 2026

Epic fantasy that is expansive and adventurous without being punishing or dark.

Charms, Charts, and Conspiracies (detail)

Cosy Fantasy Indie / Self-published LGBTQIA+ Neurodiverse Reviews

Charms, Charts, and Conspiracies by David Green – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene June 4, 2026

Charms, Charts, and Conspiracies is cosy fantasy doing exactly what the genre does best: creating a world so warm and full of good people that you feel the loss of…

Indie / Self-published Neurodiverse Progression Fantasy / LitRPG Reviews

Blood of Liscor by Pirateaba – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene May 29, 2026

When a series makes you care this much about this many characters, a few weaker threads are easy to forgive. Blood of Liscor is exactly why this series is so…

BIPOC Historical Fantasy LGBTQIA+ Neurodiverse Reviews Women Writing SFF

To Ride a Rising Storm by Moniquill Blackgoose – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene March 20, 2026

Dragons, colonialism, and resistance, with a cast that reflects the full spectrum of humanity and a world that keeps getting richer, Blackgoose is building something special here.

Articles Cosy Fantasy Cover Reveal Indie / Self-published LGBTQIA+ Neurodiverse Reviews

Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green – Cover Reveal

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 26, 2025

If you love cosy fantasy, character-driven stories, or are simply looking for a warm and comforting read, this one is absolutely worth picking up. And if, like me, you have…

Historical Fantasy LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Neurodiverse Reviews Women Writing SFF YA

The Nobleman’s Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 15, 2025

Highly recommended, especially if you’re looking for mental health rep that feels both grounded and empathetic.

Neurodiverse Reviews Science Fiction Women Writing SFF

Planetfall and After Atlas by Emma Newman – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 11, 2025

Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.