The Hallows by H. L. Tinsley
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
The Hallows by H. L. Tinsley is a 1920s urban fantasy, which was a very nice change in pace! It’s not as dark as her previous series, but it still…
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Why Do We Love Elemental Fantasy?
Richard Marpole
Earth, air, fire, and water. Primal forces that make up the world and power magic. Why are they such a popular motif in fantasy fiction? Firstly, the theory of the…
Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater – SPFBO 8 Finals Review
Jennie Ivins
Small Miracles is funny, cosy, humourous, warm, inclusive, and very entertaining. In short it is the utterly perfect book for me.
Red Winter by Annette Marie: Japanese Urban Fantasy
JC Kang
As a lover of Asian-themed fantasy, and always a judge of a book by its cover, I had wanted to read Annette Marie’s Japanese urban fantasy, Red Winter, for quite…
Monkey Around by Jadie Jang
Journey to the West meets Paternus meets The Greatest American Hero. Journey to the West is perhaps the forbearer of the xianxia genre, and its main character Sun Wukong is…
Forging A Nightmare by Patricia A. Jackson – Cover Reveal
Today we’re really excited to reveal the cover of Forging A Nightmare by Patricia A. Jackson! A new urban fantasy, “with a black-led cast, this biblical, mythological retelling, is Rivers…
Liminal – Role-playing Game Review
Concept and Writing: Paul Mitchener Additional Writing: Guy Milner Art and Layout: Jason Behnke Rules Wrangling: Neil Gow Logo and Cartography: Stephanie McAlea Editing: Guy Milner and Elizabeth Behnke Liminal…
Leather and Lace by Magen Cubed
First Disclaimer: I received an advance digital review copy of this book in return for an honest review. Second Disclaimer: The copy used for this review is an uncorrected proof.…
First, Become Ashes by K.M. Szpara
L. A. Young
Trigger Warning for First, Become Ashes: This books (not this review) contains explicit sadomasochism and sexual content, as well as abuse and consent violations, including rape. An individual carries their…
The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison
It was the name that first attracted me to this book. An angel associated with a pagan symbol of death and mysticism; the possibilities set my mind racing. Then, I…
Holiday Microfiction: “An Unexpected Holiday Gift” by Rakib Khan
Today, we have Rakib Khan and “An Unexpected Holiday Gift”. – – – “An Unexpected Holiday Gift” by Rakib Khan “Sir, will you help me?” I was on preoperative night…
Holiday Microfiction: “Bad Call” by Richard Marpole
Today, we have a second (longer) piece of microfiction from Richard Marpole: “Bad Call”. “Bad Call” by Richard Marpole The call was impossible, surely a glitch. I was walking to…