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Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 26, 2025 2 Comments

... grab your sharpest sword, polish your blackest armor, and let’s head into the shadows…

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Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 2) – Urban Fantasy

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 24, 2025 2 Comments

Because honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a bit of hidden magic peeking out between coffee shops, office jobs, and late night bus rides? Urban fantasy is where the ordinary meets the…

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Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 1) – Epic Fantasy

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 23, 2025 2 Comments

Apparently it is #IndieAugust and I almost missed it... So let's hop onto the topic real quick (she says and spends a whole day doing nothing else...) and finally do…

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Beggar’s Rebellion by L. W. (Levi) Jacobs – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 22, 2025 1 Comment

It’s a fast-paced yet thoughtful adventure with solid character work, world-building that doesn’t get in its own way, and just enough twists to keep things interesting.

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Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 18, 2025 1 Comment

A murder mystery that is less about the puzzle and more about the journey, with a sardonic necromancer, a snarky skull, and a world brimming with life and death. Funny,…

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The Dark Elf Dynasty File by Phil Parker – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 15, 2025 2 Comments

...a fast, dark, and surprisingly thoughtful read. It is a gritty urban fantasy with weight behind it...

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Blackcap by Benjamin Aeveryn

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 8, 2025 0 Comment

Gritty, fresh and fully satisfying, Blackcap proves fantasy doesn't need to have 1000 pages!

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The Chosen One Con by Trudie Skies – Cover Reveal

Julia Kitvaria Sarene August 6, 2025 0 Comment

This is the first book in their upcoming Lost in the Aether duology, and if you’re into morally grey characters, industrial fantasy, or reality-TV-style magical competitions (with deadly consequences), this…

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In Solitude’s Shadow by David Green

Julia Kitvaria Sarene July 28, 2025 1 Comment

... sharp, character-driven fantasy with teeth, full of heart, heartbreak, and hard choices. If you want magic with meaning, battles with consequences, and a cast that actually makes you care,…

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SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung – Review

Julia Kitvaria Sarene July 26, 2025 7 Comments

...a clever, gritty little gem. A witty, tightly written fantasy adventure with a phenomenal lead, great humor, surprising emotional depth, and just enough chaos to keep things unpredictable.

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Engines of Empire by Max Carver

Julia Kitvaria Sarene July 21, 2025 0 Comment

A timely AI-dystopia with strong narration, bold worldbuilding, and a few sharp edges that don’t always cut cleanly, but still leave a mark.

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Orishas Among Mortals – Collection 1: An Old Gods Story by Antoine Bandele

Julia Kitvaria Sarene July 18, 2025 0 Comment

... a vibrant, myth-rich (African meets Greek) short story collection that makes for a great entry point into the TJ Young universe. With standout narration and immersive audio touches.

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