Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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...
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence – Review
Jayna
A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities. A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on…
Planetfall and After Atlas by Emma Newman – Review
Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang – Review
A very well-written story with plenty of atmosphere, and the relationships—both new and old—being particularly well done.
Blackcap by Benjamin Aeveryn
Gritty, fresh and fully satisfying, Blackcap proves fantasy doesn't need to have 1000 pages!
Godblind by Anna Stephens
Outside of the carnage there is some delicious political intrigue and machinations which I love in any story.
The Chosen One Con by Trudie Skies – Cover Reveal
This is the first book in their upcoming Lost in the Aether duology, and if you’re into morally grey characters, industrial fantasy, or reality-TV-style magical competitions (with deadly consequences), this…
The Summer Goddess by Joanne Hall
The Summer Goddess is a beautifully told, thematically rich fantasy that offers something far beyond the typical “white male protagonist” hero’s journey. It’s a breath of fresh air for anyone…
Those Who Dwell in Darkness by Steve McHugh
A gritty, fast-paced urban fantasy with sharp edges, a solid mystery, and absolutely zero romantasy nonsense. Come for the vampire hunt, stay for the clever banter, great characters, and the…
Planetside by Michael Mammay – Books 1-3 Series Review
It’s not flashy space opera, it’s smart, character-focused storytelling with just enough grit, action, and intrigue to keep you hooked from page one.
Ebony Gate by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle
JC Kang
“Jade City meets Never Die” At Emerald City Comicon, Ken Bebelle pitched the book he co-authored with Julia Vee to me as “Asian female John Wick with dragon magic in…