Novellas: An Underrated Art Form
Angela Boord
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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Julia’s Updated List of Christmas SFF
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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.
A Shattering of Glass by Deck Matthews – Review
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.
A Study in Sirens by Suzannah Rowntree – Review
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…
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher – Review
Jayna
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…
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…
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire – Novella Review
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.…
Blackcap by Benjamin Aeveryn
Gritty, fresh and fully satisfying, Blackcap proves fantasy doesn't need to have 1000 pages!
The Darkness in the Pines by David Green
I really enjoyed the atmospheric setting, the sense of creeping dread, and, of course, most of all Nick’s signature dry wit.
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.
Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark – Review
Overall, Dead Cat Tail Assassins is an engaging read with a unique world, entertaining characters, and enough action to keep you hooked. It may take a little time to truly…
A Matter of Execution by Nicholas Atwater & Olivia Atwater – Review
If you want some swashbuckling fantasy, that's full of charm, adventure, a diverse cast, fun and plenty of banter, this is plain gold.