The Farseer/Romantasy Parallel: No, not Molly
Summer Hanford
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…
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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
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
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.
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…
Little Thieves by Margaret Owen – Review
Gritty fairytale vibes, thorny moral questions, and some really great queer rep made this one worth picking up.
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Review
Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a sequel that delivers just as much fun and charm as the first book. The quirky world, lovable characters, and sharp…
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Jayna
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…
A. A. Freeman Interview – Echo of the Larkspur
Jennie Ivins
Today we are interviewing friend of the site and soon-to-debut author, A. A. Freeman! Okay to be fair she is already an author, but next month will be the release…