Gates of Sorrow by J. E. Hannaford
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Gates of Sorrow is a great sequel! While many sequels suffer from middle book syndrome, this was just as enjoyable as the first. As book one ended on a cliffhanger,…
Cold West by Clayton W. Snyder – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Jennie Ivins
Today we are reviewing Cold West, which was Before We Go Blog’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can see the…
A Rival Most Vial by R. K. Ashwick – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Today we are reviewing A Rival Most Vial, which was Lynn’s Books & The Critiquing Chemist’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And…
Blue Eye Samurai – Netflix Series Review
JC Kang
I enjoyed the Blue Eye Samurai much as I enjoyed Solo. Both tell engrossing stories, with complex plots, luscious visuals, and compelling characters; but suffer for being part of an…
Why Do We Love Elemental Fantasy?
Richard Marpole
Earth, air, fire, and water. Primal forces that make up the world and power magic. Why are they such a popular motif in fantasy fiction? Firstly, the theory of the…
The Wickwire Watch by Jacquelyn Hagen – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Today we are reviewing The Wickwire Watch, which was Weatherwax Report’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can see the finalist…
Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2023
Hello Factioneers! Welcome to our best of list for 2023! We have an amazing group of books this year ranging from debuts to sequels, to ends of series, and even…
Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao
Steeped in deep lore inspired by Chinese cosmology, Song of Silver, Flame Like Night infuses wonder and excitement into the common tropes of forbidden magic, lost heirs, and clash of…
The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
L. A. Young
The Witch and the Tsar—the debut novel by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore—is a book with a title that draws you towards it without knowing what the story is about. There is…
Vote Now for Fantasy-Faction’s Best SFF Books of 2023!
It’s that time of year again! Time to vote on the best books of 2023! You have until January 31, 2023 to cast your vote, either here in the comments…
Kraken Rider Z by David Estes and Dyrk Ashton – Available Now!
Hello Factioneers! Today we would like to congratulate our friends David Estes and Dyrk Ashton on the launch of their new book: Kraken Rider Z!
Hills of Heather and Bone by K. E. Andrews – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Hills of Heather and Bone is our finalist for Round One of this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) and will be joining nine other books in the final round. To…