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Scars Around Her Fingers by A. A. Freeman – Cover Reveal + Interview

Jennie Ivins July 23, 2026

Today we are happy to welcome back friend of the site, A. A. Freeman! It's the one year anniversary release of her first sci-fi novel, Echo of the Larkspur! And…

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Cosy Fantasy Indie / Self-published LGBTQIA+ Neurodiverse Reviews

Charms, Charts, and Conspiracies by David Green – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene June 4, 2026

Charms, Charts, and Conspiracies is cosy fantasy doing exactly what the genre does best: creating a world so warm and full of good people that you feel the loss of…

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The Tattling Whisperwoods by Tilly Wallace – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene March 23, 2026

playful, magical, and full of heart. Stronger than the first book, richer in character, and still deeply comforting. It’s not about sweeping epic stakes. It’s about community, care, stubborn hope,…

Historical Fantasy Indie / Self-published Reviews Women Writing SFF

Gather the Anarchists by Tilly Wallace – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene March 13, 2026

Overall, this series feels like wrapping yourself in your favourite blanket after a long, draining day. It’s steady, reassuring, and quietly engaging without demanding too much from you.

Cosy Fantasy Indie / Self-published Women Writing SFF

Grace Designs Mysteries by Tilly Wallace Books 1 & 2 – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene February 23, 2026

The Grace Designs Mysteries are gentle, character driven cosy mysteries with a historical flavour and a light fantasy touch. They shine through their protagonist, their sewing room setting, and their…

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Julia’s Updated List of Christmas SFF

Julia Kitvaria Sarene December 15, 2025

A festive deep dive into my favourite Christmas-themed SFF reads, from cozy and whimsical to dark, bloody, and chaotic. Fantasy, science fiction, ghosts, gods, zombies, and tinsel included.

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Christmas Spirits at Honeywell House by Sharon Booth – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene December 15, 2025

It was refreshing to see a middle-aged woman at the centre of a fantasy story, dealing with very recognisable pressures.

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A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene November 10, 2025

Overall, it’s a fine pick for a cozy filler read, especially if you don’t mind your fantasy leaning more toward fluff than depth.

A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence (detail)

Cosy Fantasy Indie / Self-published Novella / Novelette Reviews Women Writing SFF

A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence by Stephanie Burgis – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 28, 2025

Cosy fantasy at its best, filled with supernatural folklore, found family warmth, and the fresh spark of newlywed romance. A short book with a big heart, it is the perfect…

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Magic, Maps, and Mischief by David Green – Cover Reveal

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 26, 2025

If you love cosy fantasy, character-driven stories, or are simply looking for a warm and comforting read, this one is absolutely worth picking up. And if, like me, you have…