Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 5) – Historical / Progression / LitRPG
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
So grab your history books in one hand and your skill tree in the other, and let’s dive into my favourites from both sides of the timeline.
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Review
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a sequel that delivers just as much fun and charm as the first book. The quirky world, lovable characters, and sharp…
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 4) – Cosy, Cosy Dark, & Cute SFF
... grab your blanket, curl up with a cup of tea (or maybe something stronger), and let’s get cosy, entrails and all.
Phule’s Company by Robert Asprin – Review
Jayna
This was funny and heartwarming and I was not expecting to like it as much as I did.
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 3) – Grimdark Fantasy
... grab your sharpest sword, polish your blackest armor, and let’s head into the shadows…
Ain’t No Witch: The Wanderings of Mamma Lucy by John Linwood Grant – Review
In short, Ain’t No Witch is a beautifully crafted collection that combines folklore, social history, and a touch of the supernatural. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy to explore fantasy…
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 2) – Urban Fantasy
Because honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a bit of hidden magic peeking out between coffee shops, office jobs, and late night bus rides? Urban fantasy is where the ordinary meets the…
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 1) – Epic Fantasy
Apparently it is #IndieAugust and I almost missed it... So let's hop onto the topic real quick (she says and spends a whole day doing nothing else...) and finally do…
Beggar’s Rebellion by L. W. (Levi) Jacobs – Review
It’s a fast-paced yet thoughtful adventure with solid character work, world-building that doesn’t get in its own way, and just enough twists to keep things interesting.
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff – Review
Solid story-telling, intriguing characters and plotline.
Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington – Review
A murder mystery that is less about the puzzle and more about the journey, with a sardonic necromancer, a snarky skull, and a world brimming with life and death. Funny,…
The Dark Elf Dynasty File by Phil Parker – Review
...a fast, dark, and surprisingly thoughtful read. It is a gritty urban fantasy with weight behind it...