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Scars Around Her Fingers by A. A. Freeman – Cover Reveal + Interview

Jennie Ivins July 23, 2026

Today we are happy to welcome back friend of the site, A. A. Freeman! It's the one year anniversary release of her first sci-fi novel, Echo of the Larkspur! And…

Epic Fantasy Indie / Self-published Novella / Novelette Reviews

The Fall by Ryan Cahill – Review

Tom Joyce July 6, 2026

If you’ve not started The Bound and the Broken series, make sure you do so at your earliest convenience. Set before the first novel, Of Blood and Fire, The Fall…

Articles Novella / Novelette

Novellas: An Underrated Art Form

Angela Boord May 4, 2026

If you’re having a hard time sustaining your attention these days (and who isn’t), give a novella try. In many cases, you can read them in one sitting and they’re…

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Lists Reviews

Julia’s Updated List of Christmas SFF

Julia Kitvaria Sarene December 15, 2025

A festive deep dive into my favourite Christmas-themed SFF reads, from cozy and whimsical to dark, bloody, and chaotic. Fantasy, science fiction, ghosts, gods, zombies, and tinsel included.

Epic Fantasy Indie / Self-published Reviews

A Shattering of Glass by Deck Matthews – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene December 8, 2025

Tightly written, full of action, with answers that spark new questions. A Shattering of Glass proves again that Deck Matthews can deliver epic scope in a compact package.

Historical Fantasy Indie / Self-published Novella / Novelette Reviews Women Writing SFF

A Study in Sirens by Suzannah Rowntree – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene November 14, 2025

A quick, charming, and fun installment that will leave you eager for the next full adventure. Perfect for when you need a little taste of werewolves, vampires, sirens, and snarky…

Dark Fantasy Women Writing SFF

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher – Review

Jayna October 29, 2025

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…

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Cosy Fantasy Indie / Self-published Novella / Novelette Reviews Women Writing SFF

A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence by Stephanie Burgis – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 28, 2025

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…

Fantasy LGBTQIA+ Mystery Novella / Novelette Reviews Women Writing SFF YA

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire – Novella Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene September 12, 2025

It’s about grief, identity, longing, and self-acceptance. It's a murder mystery, a love letter to weird kids, and a meditation on the doors we wish we could open, or reopen.…