Starter Villain by John Scalzi – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
A clever, chaotic sci-fi comedy full of talking animals, double-crossing villains, and absurd plans. Starter Villain is sharp, funny, and an absolute joy from start to finish.
humor/comedy
Ring the Bells by C. K. McDonnell – Review
A chaotic, foul-mouthed Christmas entry in the Stranger Times series, packed with ancient gods, bad decisions, bodily fluids, and zero cozy vibes. Perfect for readers who like their festive reads…
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Orconomics by J. Zachary Pike – Review
Absurd quests, unexpected twists, and a steady undercurrent of satire kept the pacing brisk and the tone light, without slipping into pure farce.
Limited Wish by Mark Lawrence – Review
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...
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi – Review
Jayna
... a delightful group of short stories following a whole slew of characters ...
The Pilgrims of the Damned by Steve McHugh – Review
These are vampires who make choices about what kind of people they want to be, not mindless predators, and I love that mix of grit, gore, and moral conviction
Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington – Review
A murder mystery that is less about the puzzle and more about the journey, with a sardonic necromancer, a snarky skull, and a world brimming with life and death. Funny,…
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
As usual for Kingfisher’s books, the side characters are extremely well done. These include a non-binary priest-lawyer and a Gnoll oxen keeper. Both of which are funny, lovable and perfect…
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…
Holiday Microfiction: “Scientific Romances” by Richard Marpole
Jennie Ivins
Happy December everyone! It’s been a long year, but we finally made it to the end of 2020! To celebrate the holiday season the staff at Fantasy-Faction have prepared a…
They Came from Beneath the Sea! – Role-playing Game Review
Richard Marpole
Written by: Larry Blamire, Jacqueline Bryk, John Burke, Matthew Dawkins, Steffie de Vaan, Susann Hessen, Danielle, Lauzon, Myranda Kalis, John Kennedy, Bianca Savazzi, Hilary Sklar, Michael F. Tomasek Jr, and…
The Worth of Hair by A. A. Freeman
A. M. Justice
In their original forms, fairy stories were often bloody and almost always filled with grim suffering. The grimmest of all were not the folk tales captured by the famous brothers…