Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a sequel that delivers just as much fun and charm as the first book. The quirky world, lovable characters, and sharp…
fantasy
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…
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung – Review
...a clever, gritty little gem. A witty, tightly written fantasy adventure with a phenomenal lead, great humor, surprising emotional depth, and just enough chaos to keep things unpredictable.
The Oathsworn Legacy by K. R. Gangi
If you enjoy a journey that mirrors the characters’ own development, messy, uneven, but ultimately satisfying, then this is one worth reading to the end.
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
...a solid read with a strong sense of atmosphere and some thoughtful themes.
The Tensorate by Neon Yang – First Three Novella Series Review
It’s a quick journey into a vibrant, thought-provoking world, and Yang’s vision is bold and distinctive.
We Seek No Kings by T. Thorn Coyle
All in all, We Seek No Kings is a bold, inclusive, and refreshingly different fantasy that breaks molds in all the best ways. Despite a few narrative bumps, it’s a…
The Green Wyvern (Volume One) by Matt Heppe – Review
It’s the kind of collection that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place: for the fun, the adventure, the camaraderie, and the sheer…
Descent to Azakmar by Michael R. Fletcher – Review
An excellent blend of action, world-building, humor, and heart.
SPFBO Finalist Review: By Blood, by Salt by J. L. Odom
This was my favourite of the SPFBO books by quite some distance. It’s a powerful story about outsiders, how they try to fit in, and how they are treated.
Summoned to the Wilds by A. K. Caggiano – Review
The combination of lighthearted romance and quirky humor works perfectly here, and it’s a joy to read. The balance of both elements is refreshing, and it never feels forced, which…
Bloodwoven by G.J. Terral – Review
It's a battle between his upbringing and indoctrination, against a truth that might be utterly different.