Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 3) – Grimdark Fantasy
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
... grab your sharpest sword, polish your blackest armor, and let’s head into the shadows…
self-publishing/indie
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 2) – Urban Fantasy
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…
Julia’s Favourite Self-Published SFF Books: A Giant List (Part 1) – Epic Fantasy
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…
Beggar’s Rebellion by L. W. (Levi) Jacobs – Review
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.
Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington – Review
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,…
The Dark Elf Dynasty File by Phil Parker – Review
...a fast, dark, and surprisingly thoughtful read. It is a gritty urban fantasy with weight behind it...
Blackcap by Benjamin Aeveryn
Gritty, fresh and fully satisfying, Blackcap proves fantasy doesn't need to have 1000 pages!
The Chosen One Con by Trudie Skies – Cover Reveal
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…
In Solitude’s Shadow by David Green
... 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,…
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung – Review
...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.
Engines of Empire by Max Carver
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.
Orishas Among Mortals – Collection 1: An Old Gods Story by Antoine Bandele
... 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.