The Price of Faith by Rob J. Hayes – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
For those who enjoy gritty, unflinching fantasy, it's precisely what makes this series stand out.
Epic Fantasy
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.
SPFBO Finalist Review: Gates of Hope by J.E. Hannaford
The plot starts with a classic fantasy trope but quickly deepens into something more complex, balancing humor, action, and reflective moments.
SPFBO Finalist Review: Runelight by J.A. Andrews
Also, Kate and Venn's passively antagonistic friendship . . . I love it!!! I wanna be there for ALL their interactions – to adjudicate, or just laugh. Their banter is…
The Empire’s Ruin by Brian Staveley – Review
The inner conflict that comes with that was bleeding of the page, and addictive.
The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston – Review
There's plenty of banter and fun along the guts and gore, which makes it a very entertaining and satisfying read, from start to finish!
Unbound by Michael R. Miller – Review
I would definitely highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys an epic fantasy that feels like one of the classics, but has a way more modern and quick style!