Starling House by Alix E. Harrow – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
...a solid read with a strong sense of atmosphere and some thoughtful themes.
Women in SFF
Dr. Greta Helsing by Vivian Shaw – Series Review
If you’re looking for an urban fantasy that avoids the usual tropes and delivers a fun, lighthearted mystery with a touch of the macabre, Greta Helsing is a must-read.
Hallowed by Y. R. Liu – Review
Hallowed has all the hallmarks of a writer with a strong voice and the potential to grow into something special.
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…
Review: To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
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…
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.