Covenant of Steel by Anthony Ryan – Series Review
Stuart Cripps-Schnoor
Pariah. Martyr. Traitor. Outlaw. Scholar. Warrior. An epic tale tracing Alwyn Scribe’s rise from lowborn thief to a man whose choices and allegiances will determine the fate of the kingdom…
dark fantasy
Spooky Short Reads: Sworn Soldier Series by T. Kingfisher
Aly Noel
October means it’s Spooky Season for a lot of us. As readers, the urge to read something spooky and atmospheric strikes with the colder weather and ghoulish activities being enjoyed…
SPFBO Finalist Review: A Light From the Nether by Molly Dowd Sullivan
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Liam O’Connor is special. When a Fissure opens in someone’s mind, he’s the one who sews it up again. When a parasite creeps through that Fissure, Liam is the exterminator…
Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley
Summer Hanford
Kenna Heron is best known in her village for being a little wild—some say “half feral”—but she’ll need every ounce of that ferocity to survive captivity in the cruel Fae…
Why Malazan is SO HARD to Recommend
Christopher Keene
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece based on my personal experience with the Malazan series. I’m entirely expecting people to disagree with these opinions, and that’s okay. I love Malazan……
Warhammer Fantasy: Where To Begin Reading
I often hear people say you need to already be invested in the lore to enjoy a Warhammer novel. Well… I can tell you, you don’t. To ignore this rich,…
SPFBO Finalist Review: Carrion Saints by Hiyodori
Crow can pass for human. She may come off as eccentric, but she’s good at hiding her wings. As a saint, she’s devoted her endless life to protecting humanity from…
Veniss Underground by Jeff VanderMeer – Review
Witness an unforgettable journey that reveals the magical and mysterious city of Veniss through three intertwined voices. First, Nicholas, a would-be Living Artist, seeks to escape his demons in the…
A Forest of Vanity and Valour by A. P. Beswick – Review
Tom Joyce
A Forest of Vanity and Valour is a fresh, dark take on the Robin Hood legend that immediately grabbed my attention with such an inventive premise. Rather than relying on…
Scott Lynch Interview – The Thorn of Emberlain
Lyndsey Luther
I had the distinct pleasure to sit and chat with Scott Lynch this past weekend at ReaderCon... was kind enough to take an hour out of his busy day to…
Daughter of Crows by Mark Lawrence – Review & Interview
Daughter of Crows is an unrelenting, naked depiction of humanity at its worst, but also a fierce reminder of what survives it. It is a story of stolen innocence, brutal…
Devouring Fortune by Oleander Craw – ARC Review
Angela Boord
It’s easily the best book I’ve read this year, trad or indie, and I hope we see a lot more from Craw in the future. If you’re in the mood…