Little Thieves by Margaret Owen – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Gritty fairytale vibes, thorny moral questions, and some really great queer rep made this one worth picking up.
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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…
A Charm of Magpies by K. J. Charles – Series Review
If you enjoy clever dialogue, dark humour, strong character dynamics, and a good dose of magical intrigue, you might find yourself unexpectedly swept up in this series
Summoned to the Wilds by A. K. Caggiano – Review
The combination of lighthearted romance and quirky humor works perfectly here, and it’s a joy to read. The balance of both elements is refreshing, and it never feels forced, which…
First Semifinalist Review for SPFBO #10
So, this one is a semifinalist for us, not for it's average team score, which is high, but not as high as some of the others, but because it is…
A Rival Most Vial by R. K. Ashwick – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Today we are reviewing A Rival Most Vial, which was Lynn’s Books & The Critiquing Chemist’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And…
Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis – SPFBO #8 Finals Review
*Disclaimer* Everyone is different and likes and dislikes different things. Reading is no exception. One person’s all-time favorite might seem too bland or too high stakes for another. That being…
Burning Bright by Melissa McShane – Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #8: Round One 2nd Place Semi-Finalist
After much deliberation we have come to our picks for our 8th Annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off Round One semi-finalists! Today we are announcing our 2nd place semi-finalist, out of our…
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
JC Kang
Like much of the fantasy book world, I was surprised to find out that audiobook narrator extraordinaire Travis Baldree would be releasing a fantasy novel he wrote himself. I’d loved…
Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans – SPFBO 7 Finals Review
If you are a fan of unique story settings and magic AND enjoy politics and some sexy times. This is definitely a book you need to read!