SPFBO Finalist Review: Carrion Saints by Hiyodori
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Crow can pass for human. She may come off as eccentric, but she’s good at hiding her wings. As a saint, she’s devoted her endless life to protecting humanity from…
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Scars Around Her Fingers by A. A. Freeman – Cover Reveal + Interview
Jennie Ivins
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…
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish by Bi Ka Bi – Light Novel Review
Colleen McMillan
While the title sounds silly, the plot is deadly serious. The main protagonist isn’t our transmigrated soul, however. Instead, we enter ancient China through the eyes of aspiring physician Lin…
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods – Review
Summer Hanford
On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found. For too long, Opaline, Martha, and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.…
The Farseer/Romantasy Parallel: No, not Molly
While it’s doubtful that modern romantasy writers set out to consciously mimic Hobb’s masterful construction, the choice of first person, the intricate and deep emotional growth, and the form both…
On the Pleasures of Discovering Gaps in Your Reading
Angela Boord
Once upon a time, when I ran upon a gap in my reading, I felt guilty about it. But no longer. As the moodiest of mood readers, I have come…
The Poet Empress by Shen Tao: A Vague Review (Because Anything Specific Will Ruin the Ride)
JC Kang
I have concluded The Poet Empress needs to be experienced with very little knowledge of the story and characters, so the enigma of the villain can be unraveled as expectations…
The Saint of Steel series (books 1-3) by T. Kingfisher – Review
The blend of cute, fun, cosy and quite dark and bloody is a mixture I never knew I needed, before I found this author.
Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis – Review
Wooing the Witch Queen is a wonderfully immersive, playful, and warm story, perfect for anyone who loves quirky magic, complex friendships, and a touch of romance, all wrapped in cosy-dark…
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans – Review
... blends romance, magic, and courtly intrigue into a story driven as much by emotion as by politics. Set in a richly imagined, Middle Eastern inspired world, it follows characters…
A Pirate’s Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne – Review
Overall, it’s a fine pick for a cozy filler read, especially if you don’t mind your fantasy leaning more toward fluff than depth.
Painted Devils by Margaret Owen – Review
The dynamics between the gods, the cult’s unintended growth, and Vanja’s ever-evolving relationship with power and consequence make Painted Devils a worthwhile read...