Does Patrick Rothfuss Hate His Fans?
Overlord
Not too long ago, Patrick Rothfuss wrote this: Just when I was growing fairly certain my readers were clever people who actually have the ability to read and comprehend text,…
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The Wall of Storms by Ken Liu
Jonathan Thornton
“History is the long shadow cast by the past upon the future.” “Killing the emperor was easy. Building a world that is more just and persuading those in power to…
Fionn: Defence of Ráth Bládhma by Brian O’Sullivan – SPFBO Review
Laura M. Hughes
Fionn: Defence of Ráth Bládhma is one of ten novels in the final round of Mark Lawrence’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) 2016. Updates on the contest’s progress can be found…
John Gwynne Interview – Wrath and The Faithful and the Fallen
Here at Fantasy-Faction we’re delighted to host John Gwynne, author of the epic fantasy quartet The Faithful and the Fallen. John’s books have been nominated within all three categories at…
Larcout by K. A. Krantz – SPFBO Review
Larcout is one of ten novels in the final round of Mark Lawrence’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) 2016. Updates on the contest’s progress can be found here. I’m not sure…
Conspiracy of Ravens by Lila Bowen
Eric Christensen
Spoiler Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for Wake of Vultures. Please read with caution if you have yet to finish the first book. Conspiracy of Ravens, by Lila Bowen…
Arm of the Sphinx by Josiah Bancroft
T. O. Munro
Spoiler Warning: This review contains spoilers for Senlin Ascends. Please read with caution if you have yet to finish the first book. Having steadily accelerated in devouring Senlin Ascends (the…
The Burning Isle by Will Panzo
Joie
Slow and steady does win the race, as proven by Will Panzo’s debut novel. Also, bonus points for being a standalone. The Burning Isle delivers with a long-brewing vengeance story.…
Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #2: Round Two
Geoff Matthews
Here we are at the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning. It really depends on your viewpoint. Round One is complete and done. The ten finalists…
Monthly Short Story Winner: Young Love
Xiagan
This month’s stories are about people experiencing true love (or what they believe to be love) for the first time. I know that writing about feelings – and especially love…
Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft
This is an exceedingly rich book. A depth of imagination married with a poetic turn of phrase and an engaging cast of characters (both those we meet and those who…
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Richard Bray
This review contains spoilers for the first book, Six of Crows. Please read with caution if you have yet to finish the first book. “Ketterdam is made of monsters. I…