Introduction: G’day / Kia Ora. Today I have the honour of hosting the first of a number of author showcases focusing on the awesome talent originating from Australia and New Zealand. The idea came to me whilst seeing so many of the book community gathering at recent conventions in the US and UK. And once […]
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Blog Post: Three Middle Grade Fantasy Series You Should Read
There are so many great choices when it comes to fantasy book series. Where might one who is new to the genre choose to start their journey? I’d like to give three options for the new fantasy reader. I read each of these in the last three years and found them to be great places […]
Review: Ghost Tamer by Meredith R. Lyons
If you’re looking for an at times eerie but not too much read to ease you into spooky season, while also giving you all the feels of a solid character driven novel that wraps up satisfyingly but leaving that little something bothering your eye, then Ghost Tamer by Meredith R. Lyons is the next book for you!
Review: Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
I sat down and read through over half of the book in one go, I couldn’t put it down. The prose is beautifully descriptive without being overly flowery. I’d find myself going back and letting certain lines sink in and ruminate before moving on.
Review: Dark Water Daughter (The Winter Sea #1) by H. M. Long
Long has presented us with an incredible adventure that hits the ground running, full of fascinating and interesting characters, that are also so delightfully vivid, to open a series that promises so much more to come. The writing is truly atmospheric, fast paced and flowing, without sacrificing any detail, nor weighing down the story with any needless expositing. It all happens so organically that you are fully immersed in this cold pirate world.
Review: Dark Water Daughter (The Winter Sea #1) by H.M. Long
Overall, I think this is H.M. Long’s strongest work yet. I’ve been following her on social media for some time, and she has said that she came up with the first idea twenty years ago, and that passion for the story really shines through.
Review: The Corset by Laura Purcell
If nuanced character work calls to you, you don’t shy away from gothic horror with explicit gore, and you want something that keeps you on the edge of your seat with you breath held tight, dear reader, you’ll devour this cleverly woven book.
Review: The Malevolent Seven by Sebastien de Castell
The Malevolent Seven, is one deliciously unhinged novel from start to finish, with fast paced action and a snarky narrator called Cade Ombra who, disillusioned with his past life of righteousness, has become a Wonderist, or magical mercenary for hire. He, not really of his own volition, agrees to a doomed job but the alternative is a faster death, so really, it could be worse.
Review: The Book That Wouldn’t Burn (The Library Trilogy #1) by Mark Lawrence
Lawrence does a truly incredible job with controlling the flow of information and details the reader is privy to, masterfully winding and weaving his plot and its various timelines, in such a manner that although the twists and reveals impact you fully, they do so in a way that makes perfect sense.
Author Interview: Nick Medina (Sisters of the Lost Nation)
Author Interview with Nick Medina, author of Sisters of the Lost Nation
Author Q&A: Ava Reid
Author Interview with Ava Reid ahead of the paperback release of Juniper & Thorn.
Review: The Book That Wouldn’t Burn (The Library Trilogy #1) by Mark Lawrence
The ending to this book is explosive and it hurts so much, in all the best ways that a book that makes you feel and love the characters does.
Review: Body Language (Cassie Raven #1) by A. K. Turner
For fans of British thrillers/crime procedurals, this intriguing first novel in the Cassie Raven series shows the reader a bit more of the other side of criminal investigation teams by focusing on the mortuary techs. Specifically, bi badass Cassie Raven who shows everyone you should never stop at appearances, and she does it with style and a sharp wit
Review: The Stone Knife (The Songs of the Drowned #1) by Anna Stephens
Overall I really enjoyed the first installment of The Songs of the Drowned and look forward to continuing on. I’d recommend this for fans of a slower build book with nuanced characters.
Tread of Angels by Rebecca Roanhorse
Overall, if you’re looking for a quick, fun read, I’d recommend Tread of Angels.
World Book Day 2023: Books That Are Special To Us
We celebrate World Book Day 2023 by talking about books that are special to us!
The Luminaries (The Luminaries #1) by Susan Dennard
The plot is fast-paced and the prose is so compulsively readable. The world that Dennard has crafted has such an interesting set-up.
Author Interview: Chloe Gong
Interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Chloe Gong ahead of the release of her newest novellas, Foul Lady Fortune.
Cover Reveal: Chasm (The Glacian Trilogy #2) by Stacey McEwan
Dawsyn’s fight to save the people of the Ledge is far from over in this thrilling and highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling, Ledge
Dawsyn’s miraculous escape from the Ledge was just the beginning. In the queens’ dungeon, Dawsyn awaits her execution while reliving the death of her lover, Ryon. There is no hope for mercy.
But hope finds her in the form of rescue by her village friends. On the run and struggling to tame her newly-gained and greatly unstable powers, Dawsyn’s journey continues. As she ascends the perilous mountain slopes once again to the Glacian kingdom in a desperate attempt to save those remaining on the Ledge, she discovers a new evil awaiting her. With a contingent of hundreds, she must lead her people way, but she has no way of knowing what will lie ahead, or what might follow behind…
No Heart for a Thief (Malitu #1) by James Lloyd Dulin
I’m eagerly awaiting the continuation of Kaylo and Tayen’s story and No Heart for a Thief is highly recommended from me.
COVER REVEAL: Mystic Reborn (The Archive of Evelium, Book #2) by Jeffrey Speight
Jeffrey Speight’s second book in The Archive of Evelium sees us return to the world of Evelium and we can’t wait.
Harry’s Top 10 Reads of 2022
Here are my (Harry’s) favourite reads of 2022! Come check them out!
FFA’S MOST ANTICIPATED TITLES OF 2023
Welcome to FFA’s MOST ANTICIPATED TITLES OF 2023 listicle, brought to you by Lord TBR. Below you will find all of the titles we are looking forward to in the new year, complete with links to preorder your very own copies! (Apologies to those abroad as a majority of links are US) *This list will […]
Book Tour: Starbinder (Eye of Eternity) by Mark Timmony
Synopsis Forged in betrayal. Tempered by the stellar winds. Chosen by the stars. For five hundred years since the Sundering, the order of the Shaluay Starbinders has been dwindling. With their Starwells lying dormant, key artefacts of their order lost and their seers driven mad by the powers that broke the world, only one hope […]
Blog Tour Q&A: Worldbuilding with Mark Timmony (Author of Starbinder)
A Q&A on worldbuilding with Mark Timmony, author of Starbinder & Blood of the Spear. Part of the Escapist Book Tours tour for Starbinder.
Review: The Thirteen Hour (The Cruel Gods #1) by Trudie Skies
The Thirteenth Hour (The Cruel Gods #1) by Trudie SkiesDisclaimer: I am reviewing for Before We Go Blog on their SPFBO 8 team, and this book is in our pile, however this review does not reflect the opinions of BWG Synopsis When the saints fail, the sinners step up. Cruel gods rule the steam-powered city […]
Blog Tour Review: Essex Dogs (Essex Dogs #1) by Dan Jones
Essex Dogs is a triumphant novel, full of moments, people and ideas that will stick with me for a very long time.
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
I want to thank MacMillan Audio for the advanced copy of the audiobook via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
I am not sure what I was expecting going into this read but I was beyond surprised and thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish.
Indie Accords Wrap-Up
This post will wrap-up each of the books I read, but I’ve also already written Goodreads blurbs and will be posting up Amazon reviews too. Amazon especially is such an important platform for Indie/Self-Pub authors so if you’re not posting reviews on Amazon, I highly recommend doing so at least for the Indie reads. Also these are in order that I read them, not in order I preferred them. All of these books were incredible and I continue to be blown away by each self-pub book I read.
Cover Reveal: The Children of Chaos (The Cruel Gods #2) by Trudie Skies
A huge thanks for Trudie for reaching out the community for help with the cover reveal! Since I finished book #1, The Thirteenth Hour, I’ve been so excited to get more.
Book Tour: Whispers of Stone (The Last Gift #2) by Allegra Pescatore
A huge thank-you to Escapist Book Tours for setting up and running another amazing tour. They have a home page for all of the amazing reviews being posted here as well as an associated giveaway (US only).
Book Tour: Moroda (World of Linaria #1) by L.L. MacRae
I am so happy to be a part of this tour. I, like many others, were first exposed to L.L. MacRae’s writing through her SPFBO 7’s semi-finalist The Iron Crown. I was immediately hooked and needed more so when I saw she was re-releasing Moroda, I knew I had to get in on this tour. […]
Review: The Book of the Ice (#1-3) by Mark Lawrence
A bit of background, Book of the Ice takes place in the same world as one of Mark Lawrences’ previous trilogies: Book of the Ancestor. I have read Book of the Ancestor as well as two other trilogies from Mark Lawrence: The Broken Empire and The Red Queen’s War.
Review: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
This book is, at the end of it all, like a written relaxing afternoon in a coffee shop. It’s charming and it’s fun. There’s a real time and a place for Legends and Lattes and I’m really glad I found it.
Book Tour Guest Post: Dust of a Moth’s Wing by R. Ramey Guerrero
Today we have a Guest Post from the author of Dust of Moth’s Wing tour with Escapist Tours. I was immediately drawn into the unique race that the author created and wanted to dig a bit deeper into that with this question! First a bit about the book and the author though, I highly encourage […]
Review: Under Fortunate Stars by Ren Hutchings
It’s a sit down and savor sci-fi that reads like one of the Star Trek episodes where they get stuck in some temporal anomaly and spend the entire time doing sciencey stuffs until they get free at the last minute.
Review: Rememory by Frasier Armitage
Armitage’s tightly packed sprint down memory lane is an unmissable sci-fi surge. It’s definitely not something to forget.
Review: Mercury Rising by R.W.W. Greene
A neo-retrofuturistic fest that looks at humanity through a curious lens while an alien menace has guns that go ZARK!
Book Tour: Where Shadows Lie by Allegra Pescatore
Synopsis The Chosen One is Dead. Disabled since childhood, his little sister never expected the weight of a crown. Now, she might lose it before ever sitting on the throne. Beset by rebels, scheming politicians, and cutthroat bankers, Elenor must choose between accepting her father’s despotic rule or risking everything for her late brother’s lofty […]
Author Q&A: R.W.W. Greene – Author of Mercury Rising
“Doubt is more interesting than surety. Doubt is a powerful place to exist because it’s a position of openness and flexibility. Do I take this path or that one?”
Book Tour and Review: Memories of Blood and Shadow by Aaron S. Jones
Hello Hello! I’m Tyra, and it’s my stop on the Escapist Books Tour book tour for Aaron S. Jones’ Memories of Blood and Shadow. I am so excited to be a part of this tour and I’ll be sharing my book review below.
SPFBO 7 Finalist Review: The Forever King (Scalussen Chronicles #1) by Ben Galley
From Tyra Leann: The more self-published books and SPFBO finalists that I read, the more I continue to be blown away by the level of creativity that flourishes in this community. It’s amazing the level of talent and ingenuity that exists outside the confines of traditional publishing. I think all of the finalists this year are incredible in their own rights. Here are some of our thoughts on The Forever King, the official synopsis of the book, and our final rating.
SPFBO 7 Finalist Review: The Mortal Blade (Magelands Eternal Siege #1) by Christopher Mitchell
From Tyra Leann: I think all of the SPFBO finalists this year are incredible in their own rights, and it has been such a joy to read them. Here are some of the FanFiAddict team’s thoughts on The Mortal Blade, the official synopsis, and our final rating.
Review: The Blood of Outcasts (The Bane Sword Trilogy #1)
There’s a lot to love about TBoO, especially its acronym, but it’s an incredibly bloody, gritty, ronin romp that’s well worth checking out.
Cover Reveal: The Hand That Casts the Bone (The Vanguard Chronicles #2) by HL Tinsley
A big thank you to HL Tinsley for allowing FFA to host the cover reveal for The Hand That Casts the Bone (The Vanguard Chronicles #2). First, a quick refresher on what the cover for book #1, We Men of Ash and Shadow, looked like. Synopsis “Effortlessly readable. Grimdark Gaslamp at its very best,” – Peter […]
Review: Legacy of the Brightwash (Tainted Dominion #1) by Krystle Matar
It’s very rare that I am at a genuine loss for words once I’ve turned the last pages of a book, but that was the exact situation I found myself in after finishing Krystle Matar’s Legacy of the Brightwash. This story is incredible in so many ways and I will try to capture and articulate it in this review, but I make no promises.
Review: Threadlight Trilogy by Zack Argyle
Overall, I am so incredibly happy to have spent time in the world that Zack Argyle has crafted and I cannot wait to read whatever is next.
Review: The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #2) by John Gwynne
This is an incredible sequel and I cannot understate that enough. Everything that was great about book one somehow only improved in book two.
Review: Jade City (Green Bone Saga #1) by Fonda Lee
Synopsis The Kaul family is one of two crime syndicates that control the island of Kekon. It’s the only place in the world that produces rare magical jade, which grants those with the right training and heritage superhuman abilities. The Green Bone clans of honorable jade-wearing warriors once protected the island from foreign invasion–but nowadays, […]
Review: The Legend of the Dream Giants by Dustin Hansen
This is a heartfelt fable with a pure message and has been a really enjoyable surprise for 2022.
FanFiAddict’s Recommendation Station
During TBRCon, there was some chatter about books that need a bigger audience and I took it to heart. When I first began blogging, yeah, I’ll admit it: I was only reading the big names so I could join the conversation and be one of the cool kids. Over the past several years, I myself […]
Review: Mickey7 by Edward Ashton
Barnes’ shithousery makes for an entertaining and likeable protagonist, the premise is original and excellent, plus the fact I had to scrabble to find two comp titles should give a good indication of what a breath of fresh air Mickey7 is to read!
FFA’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2022
Thanks for coming to check out FFA’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2022. While this is by no means the most comprehensive of lists, it does provide a fantastic roadmap for the 2022 titles that have been announced, their respective covers (if applicable), and links so you can preorder your very own copy!Note: Many of these […]
Review: The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
Synopsis: What would guilt make you do? Hadleigh Keene died on the road leading away from Hollyhock Asylum. The reasons are unknown. Her sister Morgan blames herself. A year later with the case still unsolved, Morgan creates a false identity, that of a troubled housewife named Charlotte Turner, and goes inside. Morgan quickly discovers that […]
Review: Stonewielder (Novels of the Malazan Empire #3) by Ian C. Esslemont
Synopsis: Greymane believed he’d outrun his past. With his school for swordsmanship in Falar, he was looking forward to a quiet life, although his colleague Kyle wasn’t as enamoured with things outside the mercenary company, the Crimson Guard. However, it seems it is not so easy for an ex-Fist of the Malazan Empire to disappear, […]
Review: Fractal Noise (Fractalverse #0.5) by Christopher Paolini
Synopsis A new blockbuster science fiction adventure from world-wide phenomenon and #1 New York Timesbestseller Christopher Paolini, set in the world of New York Times and USA Today bestseller To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. Instant New York Times bestsellerJuly 25th, 2234: The crew of the Adamura discovers the anomaly. On the seemingly uninhabited planet Talos VII: a circular pit, 50 kilometers wide. Its […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 100 LIVE Celebration (with J. S. Dewes, Genevieve Gornichec, Greta Kelly & Krystle Matar)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn for a LIVE CELEBRATION of the podcast’s 100th episode, featuring special guests J. S. Dewes, Genevieve Gornichec, Greta Kelly and Krystle Matar! During the episode, they answer questions from viewers and fans, chat about their experiences with the show, discuss highlights from the past one hundred episodes, talk about their writing and much more. Thank you all for supporting SFF Addicts—it wouldn’t be what it is without you.
Review: A Black and Solemn Silence by Danielle Thompson
Synopsis In the shadows of the forest, two shape-shifting kitsune prowl: Kuro, content with the solitude of the mountains, and his only ally Jaden, a demon with dark dreams for their future. When a figure from Kuro’s past snaps a photograph of the demon fox, the kitsune are forced to leave their home behind and follow him to Asheville […]
Review: The Last Phi Hunter by Salinee Goldenberg
Synopsis Ambitious Phi Hunter and perpetual lone wolf, Ex, finds his road to glory interrupted when a heavily pregnant runaway enlists his help to escape through the ghost-infested forest… Ex, the youngest member of the Phi Hunters Order, has spent his life slaying the ghosts and demons of Suyoram Kingdom. While he takes great pride […]
Review: Motherland (Eve #0.5) by Mark Jonathan Runte
Synopsis: Kseniya and Semyon only ever knew loyalty to their country, until the death of a policeman forced them to run, raising their children as refugees and then as English. But their pasts were never far behind them, nor was caution for being what they were. Their safety isn’t the only thing at stake, it’s […]
Review: The Lonesome Crown (The Five Warrior Angels trilogy #3) by Brian Lee Durfee
Synopsis A sweeping epic fantasy weaving both destiny and ancient magic in this masterful final novel in the beloved Five Warrior Angels trilogy from Brian Lee Durfee. In the age of belief, magic is a myth. But when an apocalyptic crusade comes to the remote border of Gul Kana, that belief is shattered as is […]
Review: When the Devil by Emma E. Murray
Synopsis “This sapphic, Southern tale of love, murder and liberation [is] addictive, satisfying, and an all-around must-read.” -George Dunn, FanFiAddict In When the Devil, Libby finds salvation in a new sapphic partner, homebrewed poison, and facing a God she no longer believes in. “In When the Devil, Murray’s lips curl back to reveal fangs. With sharp and southern […]
Review: Age of The Dryad (The Dark Oak Chronicles #2) by Jacob Sannox
Synopsis The second book of The Dark Chronicles. The dryads have risen up against humanity. Queen Cathryn’s realm is broken, her people have scattered, and the future is uncertain.She gives Tolucan, a newly knighted commoner, a seemingly impossible, secret quest; to seek out the sole weakness of Dark Oak, King of the Dryads, and to […]
Review: Undead Samurai by Baptiste Pinson Wu
Synopsis Japan, 1625 A new Drum Master has risen, and soon the nation will fall to the curse of Izanagi. Answering the call of his kotsuzumi, dead warriors abandon their peace to once again roam the land of the living, swinging rusty blades and chattering rotten teeth at his behest. Japan’s last hope lies in […]
TBRCon2024 Highlight: Small & Midsize Book Publishers with Peter Chiykowski, Bryce O’Connor, Caroline Lambe & More
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/publisher/editor Peter Chiykowski and panelists Bryce O’Connor, Caroline Lambe, Mae Murray, Selena Middleton, Fabienne Schwizer, Brook Aspden and Alan Lastufka for a TBRCon2024 panel on “Small & Midsize Book Publishers.”