The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
A. E. Marling
If you love the idea of dominating through geometry, then The Rithmatist is the gearpunk fantasy for you. I wish the hardcover book came with three pieces of chalk. Just…
Chuck Wendig Interview: What in the blue blazes is Chuck Wendig up to? – Part One
Eric Christensen
A self-described freelance penmonkey, Chuck Wendig has written novels, screenplays, and games. And over the past ten years, he has built up quite a following on his blog, TerribleMinds. There…
Help Keep Fantasy-Faction Alive
Overlord
Hi guys and girls, Firstly: I hate these kinds of posts, but, in my defense, a number of our members over Twitter, Facebook and the forums asked for it and…
The Prince of Lies Cover Reveal
Jennie Ivins
It will come as no surprise to you that here on Fantasy-Faction we love authors. One of our favorites, who is nice enough to take time out of her busy…
YA Science Fiction & Fantasy – Part Two: From Humble Origins to Lofty Heights
Leo Elijah Cristea
When addressing the origins of YA literature (we’re not talking SFF specific here for now, but bear with me) it all depends from which angle you decide to approach. I…
The Blue Blazes by Chuck Wendig
The Blue Blazes was my first exposure to Chuck Wendig’s writing outside of his blog, TerribleMinds. I expected an urban fantasy novel full of hard, broken edges and bloody knuckles.…
Gemsigns by Stephanie Saulter
Hierath
Gemsigns, Stephanie Saulter’s confident debut novel, is set in the world of the near-future. Humans have been forced to resort to universal genetic modification to overcome the effects of a…
Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
Mike Shackle
“The Age of Kings is dead. And I have killed it.” Field Marshal Tamas’s coup against his king sends corrupt aristocrats to the guillotine and brings bread to the starving.…
The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett
Rachel Riegel
So, this is one of the newest Young Adult titles to come out of Tor Teen this year. While perusing the bookstore on my birthday with my fiancé, I noticed…
You by Austin Grossman
Nicholas Schmiedicker
You is a fantastic novel written by Austin Grossman that gives an insider look into the world of video game development and design. Grossman is well known for his debut…
The Braided Path by Chris Wooding
KJ Braxton
Chris Wooding’s first move into adult fiction could not have been more of a success. The books follow the life of Kaiku and her desperate struggle to avenge the death…
Written In Red by Anne Bishop
Joie
Being unfamiliar with this author, it was a pleasant surprise to find myself thoroughly impressed with this book. Namid is an earth world dominated by the Others, creatures almost as…