The Grimnir Saga by Scott Oden – Series Review
Stuart Cripps-Schnoor
The world is richly described and vivid, its characters intricate. A violent tale of bitter revenge drenched in blood but defined by its intimate human connections. An absolute must read…
mythology
Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Rich in magic, rooted in Filipino history, and unafraid to challenge the legacy of colonization, this is a bold fantasy that gives voice to stories too long silenced.
Wolves (I Bring The Fire, #1) by C. Gockel – Review
My favorite parts were definitely the scenes outside of Midgard. The Asgard bits, and the way the gods interact, were the highlights for me.
Hall of Smoke by H. M. Long – Review
Jayna
Her quest is twisted by the power struggle between the new and the old gods, and her decisions will decide the fate of the world as she knows it.
A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence by Stephanie Burgis – Review
cosy fantasy at its best, filled with supernatural folklore, found family warmth, and the fresh spark of newlywed romance. A short book with a big heart, it is the perfect…
Orishas Among Mortals – Collection 1: An Old Gods Story by Antoine Bandele
... a vibrant, myth-rich (African meets Greek) short story collection that makes for a great entry point into the TJ Young universe. With standout narration and immersive audio touches.
Daughter of the Beast by E. C. Greaves – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Jennie Ivins
Today we are reviewing Daughter of the Beast, which was Bookborn’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can see the finalist…
Why Do We Love Elemental Fantasy?
Richard Marpole
Earth, air, fire, and water. Primal forces that make up the world and power magic. Why are they such a popular motif in fantasy fiction? Firstly, the theory of the…
The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
L. A. Young
The Witch and the Tsar—the debut novel by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore—is a book with a title that draws you towards it without knowing what the story is about. There is…
Mythological Creatures of Oregon
Kellie Doherty
A while back I did an article on mythological beasts from my home state of Alaska. It was such a fun research project that I wanted to honor some of…
Let’s Make Fantasy Dwarves Interesting!
When people think fantasy, they think elves and dwarves (maybe orcs and goblins too). And they think of them in that order. Elves are beautiful, magical, and melancholy (or eerily…
Summertime Deities
In the Northern Hemisphere it’s finally summertime. Time to shake off the thick winter blanket and step into the warm sunshine. Walking outside, hiking up mountains, biking, camping. A whole…