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Last Winter Sun by G.R. Matthews – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 20, 2025

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…

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SPFBO Finalist Review: The Humane Society for Creatures and Cryptids by Stephanie A. Gillis

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 18, 2025

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…

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The Guardian of the Palace by Steven J. Morris – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 17, 2025

The tone and voice easily hooked me to the end. More like this please!

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A Matter of Execution by Nicholas Atwater & Olivia Atwater – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 13, 2025

If you want some swashbuckling fantasy, that's full of charm, adventure, a diverse cast, fun and plenty of banter, this is plain gold.

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SPFBO Finalist Review: The Tenacious Tale of Tanna the Tendersword by Dewey Conway & Bill Adams

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 11, 2025

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.

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Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 10, 2025

I liked how the topics were just taken on straight forward, no big philosophical thoughts about it, but also not taken as a given.

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Constancy by Tilly Wallace – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 6, 2025

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!