Mumbai Singularity by Nym Coy – Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Overall, this felt like stepping into a different storytelling tradition and letting it unfold in its own voice. The mix of grounded character work, big concept ideas, and mythic scale…
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Corin Hayes by G. R. Matthews – Series Review
If you like broken protagonists, snarky narration, and books that are perfect when you want something fun, absorbing, and low-effort after a long day, this is an easy recommendation.
Julia’s 2025 Reading Wrap Up/Favourite Books of the Year
Expect dragons, witches, robots, rogues, and worlds so magical I wanted to move in permanently. There’s everything here from cosy and charming to grim and gory, from light-hearted popcorn reads…
Julia’s Updated List of Christmas SFF
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.
Limited Wish by Mark Lawrence – Review
Smart, heartfelt, and endlessly quotable, Limited Wish blends high-stakes time travel with genuine friendships, sharp humour, and emotional depth. A perfect mix of brain and heart...
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi – Review
Jayna
... a delightful group of short stories following a whole slew of characters ...
That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E. K. Johnston – Review
It presents a hopeful, inclusive future that’s rare in fiction, especially one where queerness and cultural diversity are both celebrated.
Felix Yz by Lisa Bunker – Review
... a warm, thoughtful, and unusual book that balances sadness and fear of death with hope, humor, and love.
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 6) – Dystopia / Sci-Fi
From epic battles to cosy dragons, grimdark betrayals to hot cocoa comfort, I have had a blast putting these lists together. I hope you have found a few new books…
Phule’s Company by Robert Asprin – Review
This was funny and heartwarming and I was not expecting to like it as much as I did.
Planetfall and After Atlas by Emma Newman – Review
Two very different books, one unforgettable universe. Planetfall is intimate, emotional sci-fi with secrets at its heart. After Atlas is a sharp, tense mystery that keeps you guessing.
Planetside by Michael Mammay – Books 1-3 Series Review
It’s not flashy space opera, it’s smart, character-focused storytelling with just enough grit, action, and intrigue to keep you hooked from page one.