A Charm of Magpies by K. J. Charles – Series Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
If you enjoy clever dialogue, dark humour, strong character dynamics, and a good dose of magical intrigue, you might find yourself unexpectedly swept up in this series
The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune
In the end, The Bones Beneath My Skin is a beautifully strange, emotionally rich book about what it means to connect. With others, and with ourselves.
SPFBO Champions League Kick Off
It's June first. It's time for the third round of SPFBO X! It's the 10 year anniversary of SPFBO, and we’re celebrating it with a Champions League round. All 10…
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.
Code of the Communer by Kai Greenwood – Review
Code of the Communer is a beautifully crafted, deeply immersive fantasy that more than deserves to be on readers' radars.
Warlock at Law by R. L. Baranowski – Review
Warlock at Law is a fresh and clever take on urban fantasy, with a distinctive voice, a great sense of humor, and a lot of heart.
The Green Wyvern (Volume One) by Matt Heppe – Review
It’s the kind of collection that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place: for the fun, the adventure, the camaraderie, and the sheer…
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.
Dyer Street Punk Witches by Phil Williams – Review
If you’re looking for urban fantasy that’s edgy, original, and packed with magic, rebellion, and grit, with just a hint of glitter, then this one’s for you.
The Price of Faith by Rob J. Hayes – Review
For those who enjoy gritty, unflinching fantasy, it's precisely what makes this series stand out.
Descent to Azakmar by Michael R. Fletcher – Review
An excellent blend of action, world-building, humor, and heart.
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.