SPFBO Finalist Review: By A Silver Thread by Rachel Aaron
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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
Self published
SPFBO Finalist Review: The Oathsworn Legacy by K.R. Gangi
My favourite parts are mostly the mini stories of the quests the brothers completed, and the creatures and characters they met along the way.
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.
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!
Bloodwoven by G.J. Terral – Review
It's a battle between his upbringing and indoctrination, against a truth that might be utterly different.
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…
SPFBO Finalist Review: Mushroom Blues by Adrian M. Gibson
My first review of this year’s SPFBO finalists is for a detective story that might be fantasy, might be science fiction, or might be something else entirely. What it is,…
Missing Pages by Mark Lawrence – Review
T. O. Munro
Even works of brass and steel fell to pieces in time. Flesh followed that path more swiftly. Not only did their task seem hopeless, but she could think of no…
Path of War by David Green – Review
In really enjoyed how the darker bits of the book were handled. Traumatic experiences actually have repercussions, and loss isn't just forgotten two seconds later.