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Ashley Brennan

About Ashley Brennan

Ashley enjoys multi-pov, character driven stories. Bonus for animal compananions and found family. She loves sci-fi, fantasy, and some horror and enjoys a multitude of subgenres including grimdark, space opera, first contact, gothic, epic, and time travel. Romance is always welcome. Ashley is a huge fan of series, especially the quartet. She always has three books in progress – a physical, ebook, and audiobook. Outside of work, Ashley is a homebody who loves spending time with her husband, two children, and dog. She is an avid runner who can be found listening to audiobooks during her long runs.

SPFBO 7 Finalist Review: Reign & Ruin (Mages of the Wheel #1) by J.D. Evans

April 24, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

From Ashley Brennan: Here are some of the FanFiAddict team’s thoughts on Reign & Ruin, the official synopsis, and our final rating. I have enjoyed discovering many new authors through this competition. J.D. Evans is one of those authors. Reign & Ruin is filled with political intrigue, romance, and a well crafted magic system.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, Debut, Self Published, SPFBO Articles Tagged With: J.D. Evans, SPFBO 7, SPFBO Finalists

The Hand that Casts the Bone (The Vanguard Chronicles #2) by H.L. Tinsley

April 24, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

The Hand that Casts the Bone is a fantastic sequel, closing the door on any feared second book syndrome with its highly recognizable characters, fascinating plot, and outstanding characterization.

Filed Under: Fantasy, Gaslamp, Grimdark, Reviews, Self Published Tagged With: Holly Tinsley, Self Published

Book Tour Review: The Last Gifts of the Universe by Rory August

March 30, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

The Last Gifts of the Universe is a fairly short sci-fi novel (203 pages) and yet it is filled with so much heart.

Filed Under: Book Tour, Reviews, Science Fiction, Self Published Tagged With: Rory August, Self Published

Book Tour Review: The Outworlder by Natalie J. Holden

March 28, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

The Outworlder was a wonderful blend of science fiction and fantasy.

Filed Under: Blog Tour, Fantasy, Reviews, Science Fantasy, Self Published Tagged With: Natalie J. Holden, Self Published

Book Tour Review: The World Breaker Requiem (Adjacent Monsters #2) by Luke Tarzian

February 21, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

The World Breaker Requiem has a pulse of its own. Tarzian paints a twisted and melancholic picture, revealing its dark secrets and simmering menace with the utmost patience.

Filed Under: Blog Tour, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews Tagged With: Luke Tarzian, Self Published

Review: Mickey7 by Edward Ashton

February 17, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

Mickey 7 Edward Ashston

Mickey7, an “expendable,” refuses to let his replacement clone Mickey8 take his place.

Filed Under: Reviews, Science Fiction Tagged With: Edward Ashton, St. Martin's Press

Book Tour Review: Hold My Place by Cassondra Windwalker

February 8, 2022 by Ashley Brennan 4 Comments

Cassondra Windwalker’s poetic roots are on display here as she weaves layers of meaning into her writing, immersing the reader within a maddening tale of death defying obsession.

Filed Under: Blog Tour, Book Tour, Horror, Psychological, Reviews Tagged With: Black Spot Books, Cassondra Windwalker

Review: Light Years From Home by Mike Chen

January 18, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

Light Years From Home is first and foremost a beautifully crafted family drama set within a world where aliens do exist and there is an intergalactic war happening in the vast reaches of space. This is for everyone wondering what happens to those we leave behind, especially those who are picking up the pieces.

Filed Under: Aliens, Reviews, Science Fiction, Soft SciFi Tagged With: Mike Chen, Mira Books

Review: The World Maker Parable (Adjacent Monsters #1) by Luke Tarzian

January 10, 2022 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

The World Maker Parable, by self-published author Luke Tarzian, is a prequel novella to his full-length debut Vultures. Set in the same world as Vultures, this novella is the first in his Adjacent Monsters series.

Filed Under: Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews, Self Published Tagged With: Luke Tarzian, Self Published

Most Anticipated SFF Novellas for 2022

January 1, 2022 by Ashley Brennan 1 Comment

Come discover the 2022 SFF novellas that are most anticipated.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, List Tagged With: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Solaris, Subterranean Press, Tordotcom

Ashley’s Top 10 Reads in 2021

December 28, 2021 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

Reflecting on my favorite books of the year is one of my favorite December activities. Here are my top 10 reads in 2021.

Filed Under: Blog Posts, List Tagged With: Amal El-Mohtar, Anthony Ryan, Best of 2021, Broadway Books, Cixin Liu, emily tesh, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Gollancz, High Fantasy, John Gwynne, Justin T. Call, Luke Tarzian, Max Gladstone, Orbit, Orbit Books, Rebellion, Robert Jackson Bennett, Ryan Cahill, Saga Press, Science Fiction, Self Published, Solaris, Tor Books, Walter Goodwater

Review: This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

December 7, 2021 by Ashley Brennan Leave a Comment

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone – a Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award winner – is one of my favorite reads of 2021.

Filed Under: Fiction, Reviews, Science Fiction, Time Travel Tagged With: Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone, Saga Press

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