Of Mages and Makers by Rel Carroll – SPFBO #11 Semi-Finals Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
Steampunk, chicanery, and robbery all collude to deliver a romance that is lighthearted, but which emphasizes a lesson in consent.
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The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark Lawrence – Review
Jayna
A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities. A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on…
SPFBO 10 Champions’ League: Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang – Review
A very well-written story with plenty of atmosphere, and the relationships—both new and old—being particularly well done.
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…
The Tensorate by Neon Yang – First Three Novella Series Review
It’s a quick journey into a vibrant, thought-provoking world, and Yang’s vision is bold and distinctive.
Review: Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas and Olivia Atwater
If you’re looking for something a bit different, something that isn’t too fluffy but still a lot of fun, with a crew you’ll grow to love, Echoes of the Imperium…
A Matter of Execution by Nicholas Atwater & Olivia Atwater – Review
If you want some swashbuckling fantasy, that's full of charm, adventure, a diverse cast, fun and plenty of banter, this is plain gold.
The Fall is All There Is by C. M. Caplan – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Jennie Ivins
Today we are reviewing The Fall is All There Is, which was Becky M’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can…
The Wickwire Watch by Jacquelyn Hagen – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Today we are reviewing The Wickwire Watch, which was Weatherwax Report’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can see the finalist…
Oath Sworn by Meg MacDonald
I started Oath Sworn by Meg MacDonald years ago, for SPFBO, but despite enjoying it, I set it aside because it—sadly!—got cut, and I needed to finish those still in…
Black Ice by Julia Blake
Richard Marpole
Content Warnings: Book contains depictions/mentions of sexual assault, genocide, oppression, racism, and misogyny. “It’s a steampunk Snow White,” said Julia Blake. “Sold! I’ll take a copy,” I said. This brief…
The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies – 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…