Limited Wish by Mark Lawrence – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Smart, heartfelt, and endlessly quotable, Limited Wish blends high-stakes time travel with genuine friendships, sharp humour, and emotional depth. A perfect mix of brain and heart...
fantasy
A Good Day to Die by G. R. Matthews – Sneak Peek
“They didn’t stick around to enjoy my death, and they’re going to regret it. Every last one of them.”
Dust of the Darkness by Deck Matthews – Review
Exciting, sharp, and with just enough new magic and mystery to keep me hooked.
SPFBO 10 Champions League: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang – Review
"It’s one of those rare books that transforms as you read it, and then transforms you in turn."
A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne – Review
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.
SPFBO 10 Champions League: The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson – Review
a wonderful mix of mystery, adventure and heart. It captures the spirit of old-school fantasy while keeping a modern warmth that makes it easy to love.
Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam – Review
A sharp, magic-tinged fantasy with a strong opening, a welcome lack of romance, and a prickly protagonist you can’t help but root for.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland – Review
A fierce and clever reimagining of history, full of action, heart, and a heroine you won’t forget. I’m already reaching for the sequel.
First of Shadows by Deck Matthews – Review
How do you kill a shadow? As a raging storm descends on the Blasted Coast, the crippled young rigger, Caleb Rusk, meets a stranger on the road. Little does he…
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher – Review
Jayna
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Perfect for those of us that aren’t wanting nightmares but need a little change. Also, a shorter book so not a huge commitment in…
SPFBO 10 Champions League: Rob J. Hayes – Where Loyalties Lie -Review
It is sharp without being flowery and keeps the focus where it belongs, on the characters and their choices.
The Magicians by Lev Grossman – Review
This was like two books in one and I felt pretty strongly about each half in different ways.