TL;DR Review: Bloody dark and bloody entertaining. A short story collection perfect for fans of Kings of the Wyld and The Witcher. Synopsis: Includes naughty language and splattery violence. In the chaotic, gore-slicked world of Groteskia, everyone owns a sword, but few know how to use them. Enter Katzia of Clovenhoof aka the Splatter Elf, […]
Book Review: Hidden Queen (The Nightfall Saga #2) by Peter V. Brett
TL;DR Review: Diversity and neurodiversity utilized to marvelous effect, wrapped up in a violent, epic, complex, colorful, insanely epic dark fantasy story. Synopsis: Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after humanity has had less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala—the fortress […]
Book Review: The Light of Kazaban by Thomas Howard Riley
TL;DR Review: In the grimdarkness of this tale, the light of resilience and strength of spirit shine beautifully bright. Synopsis: In the brutal desert city of Kasaban, the old gods have had their statues crushed to powder by invading Priests, with magick forbidden to anyone but themselves. Merely being born as one of the magi […]
Book Review: The Hunters by David Wragg
TL;DR Review: A fast-paced, humor-laced, adventure that doles out secrets like a miser to keep you absolutely dying to know what comes next. Synopsis: She’s on the run. They’re out to kill. But what happens when you catch a hunter? Ree is a woman with a violent past – a past she thought she’d left […]
Book Review: Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
TL;DR Review: A beautifully colorful and magic-full murder mystery guaranteed to keep you guessing right until the final moment! Synopsis: A mind-blowing murder mystery on a ship full of magical passengers. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it! For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible […]
COVER REVEAL: Mother of Exiles (Servants of the Moon and Sun Book 4) by Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann
Title: Mother of ExilesSeries: Servants of the Moon and Sun, Book 4Author: Joel C. Flanagan-GrannemannArtist: 100CoversRelease Date: Nov 15, 2024Amazon Preorder: https://amzn.to/3AoJTY4 Blurb Canin, an Elenite — half-Human and half-Fairy — had left the Exile Forest in shame after a woman who had sought his help was killed by her husband, who framed Canin for […]
COVER REVEAL: Blood and Dreams (Otherword #2) by Bella Dunn
Title: Blood and DreamsSeries: Otherword, Book 2Author: Bella DunnArtist: Bella DunnRelease Date: April 3rd, 2025 Blurb: Five years after facing the Dreams Thief, Lizzie and Brun are settled in their new life when an unexpected visitor arrives, putting their secret in jeopardy. For centuries Raeran Waesvyre has tried to find the cause for a mysterious sickness ravaging his […]
15 Great LGBTQ+ Fantasy and Sci-fi Books Every Reader Needs: Guest Post by S. Labrecque
Media never has enough LGBTQ+ representation. And if it does, we’re the side characters in someone else’s story. Are you sick of this too? Fear not! LGBTQ+ fiction does exist, and I’ve compiled a list of 15 books where the queer characters are the protagonists. So if you’re looking for fantasy or sci-fi with great […]
Book Review: Dango by Jack Long
TL;DR Review: Wild West-flavored fantasy. Pure chaos in the best way possible. Synopsis: Dango, a retired half-elf army scout, sets out with his friends to start a quiet new life on The Dark Frontier. Maybe raise some tuskers, no more fighting. But fate has other plans. Kidnapped by savage elves Dango must fight for survival, […]
Book Review Fury of the Gods (Bloodsworn Saga #3) by John Gwynne
TL;DR: An insanely epic conclusion to one of my favorite series of the year. High-stakes, fast-paced, gripping action and satisfying emotional resolutions across the board. Synopsis: The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne’s bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance. The final battle for […]
Book Review: Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
TL;DR Review: Sherlock Holmes meets the League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen. A gothic mystery that sucks you in, with marvelous characters that keep you coming back for more. Synopsis: In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling exploration of feminine power. At the dawn […]
Book Review: The House of Frank by Kay Synclaire
TL;DR Review: A deeply emotional, heartfelt, and poignant exploration of loss and grief wrapped up in a cozy story. Synopsis: A warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum—and the healing power of found family. Powerless witch Saika is ready to […]