Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #11: The Second Five Fall
Jennie Ivins
On this, the first day of May, we are saying goodbye to our second round of contestants in this year's Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO)! And just as a reminder, we…
Indie / Self-published
Of Song and Shadow by G. R. Matthews – ARC Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
What stayed with me most is that quiet thread running through everything. Determination. People pushing forward, rebuilding, adapting. Finding their place, even when the world has already taken something from…
Fleet Champions by Rob J. Hayes – Review
Fleet Champions balances explosive action with deepening character arcs in a way that feels earned.
Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #11: The First Five Fall
Our judges whittle down our group of 30 books by letting go of five at a time. We don’t read the books in any particular order, and so we don’t…
The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace – Review
playful, magical, and full of heart. Stronger than the first book, richer in character, and still deeply comforting. It’s not about sweeping epic stakes. It’s about community, care, stubborn hope,…
Aspirant’s Oath by Levi Jacobs – Review
The academy concept intrigues me, the dragon element is exactly my kind of thing, and I’m very curious to see how this world and these characters deepen over a full-length…
Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace – Review
Overall, this series feels like wrapping yourself in your favourite blanket after a long, draining day. It’s steady, reassuring, and quietly engaging without demanding too much from you.
Grace Designs Mysteries by Tilly Wallace Books 1 & 2 – Review
The Grace Designs Mysteries are gentle, character driven cosy mysteries with a historical flavour and a light fantasy touch. They shine through their protagonist, their sewing room setting, and their…
Mistlight by J.A. Andrews – Review
I found myself laughing, or on the edge of my seat more than once as I followed Kate and her friends through their triumphs and failures. The blend of humour,…
Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes – Review
It is dark, emotional, sometimes brutal, but also full of heart. It is the kind of story that reminds you that people are rarely just one thing, and that sometimes…
Demon by Rob J. Hayes – Review
Demon is not a comfortable read, nor is it meant to be. It is harsh, bloody, and morally thorny, but if you are already invested in this world, it is…
The Envoys of War by Dave Lawson – Review
... an entertaining, energetic read. It’s packed with humor, messy characters, clever schemes, and just enough danger to keep you turning pages.