To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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…
Women Writing SFF
SPFBO Finalist Review: By A Silver Thread by Rachel Aaron
I'm a big UF fan and this book certainly ticks a number of boxes of what I love about that sub-genre of SFF
SPFBO Finalist Review: The Humane Society for Creatures and Cryptids by Stephanie A. Gillis
I really, really like the premise – the sanctuary in the woods, the isolation (ostracism) from the local community, and the rest of the world, and the fascinating creatures (or…
Big List of Julia’s Favourite Women writing SFF 2025 update! Part 2
So I did a big list of my favorutite Women Writing SFF before. However I just looked at it, and noticed it was in July 2021, so it seems high…
Big List of Julia’s Favourite Women writing SFF 2025 update! Part 1
So I did a big list of my favorutite Women Writing SFF before. However I just looked at it, and noticed it was in July 2021, so it seems high…
Hessians and Hellhounds by Tilly Wallace – Review
If Jane Austen meets paranormal murder mysteries, with a serious super slow burn romance, that's actually just a side plot and doesn't take over sounds good to you, this is…
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang – Review
The main themes are not just a gripping new world with lots of magic and a university, but also misogyny, colonialism, racism, exploitation, faith, guilt, injustice, and more.
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.
Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans – SPFBO 7 Finals Review
If you are a fan of unique story settings and magic AND enjoy politics and some sexy times. This is definitely a book you need to read!
Big List of Julia’s Favourite Women Writing SFF
Some years back, I was prompted to look closely at my SFF shelves. Always preferring little to no romance, aside from very few exceptions, I found the ratio was quite…
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
L. A. Young
When an author has an impressive debut year—as in being nominated for and winning several literary awards: the Hugo, the Nebula, etc.—the question is can the author go further and…
The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang – SPFBO #5 Finalist Review
Geoff Matthews
This book slayed me, in a good way. First, the writing was beautiful and subtle, the sort of prose that sinks into your bones without being flashy or purple. I…