SPFBO Finalist Review: Runelight by J. A. Andrews
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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…
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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…
A Deliberate Act of Violence by Steve McHugh – Review
This series is one of the best things to happen in years! Finally, a vampire book that isn’t about romance, nor just another horror novel. It firmly belongs in the…
Review: Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater
If you’re looking for something a bit different, something that isn’t too fluffy but still a lot of fun, with a crew you’ll grow to love, Echoes of the Imperium…
The Empire’s Ruin by Brian Staveley – Review
The inner conflict that comes with that was bleeding of the page, and addictive.
Last Winter Sun by G.R. Matthews – Review
Last Winter Sun by G. R. Matthews is a mix of dystopian novel, magic, orks and other beasts. The blurb says “A-Team meets World of Warcraft” and as someone who…
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…
The Guardian of the Palace by Steven J. Morris – Review
The tone and voice easily hooked me to the end. More like this please!
A Matter of Execution by Nicholas Atwater & Olivia Atwater – Review
If you want some swashbuckling fantasy, that's full of charm, adventure, a diverse cast, fun and plenty of banter, this is plain gold.
SPFBO Finalist Review: The Tenacious Tale of Tanna the Tendersword by Dewey Conway & Bill Adams
This is a traditional quest fantasy with some cool original ideas, plenty of action, strong characters and humour. In other words, something most fantasy-loving kids are going to enjoy.
Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon – Review
I liked how the topics were just taken on straight forward, no big philosophical thoughts about it, but also not taken as a given.
Constancy by Tilly Wallace – Review
It's perfect for fans of Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis, or really everyone who loves a Jane Austen like setting with a fabulous female MC and dragons!