Hello again dear reader, it is October and spooky season is on 🎃. So how about a review for a surrealist gothic folk-thriller?? That sounds like a bit of a mouthful but broken down in other terms this is the kind of book that is 80% just supernatural vibes surrounding a very simple plot that will have you coming out of it more than a little confused but satisfied nonetheless.
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Review & Discussion: Heavens Arena Arc (Hunter X Hunter, 2011)
Synopsis The Heavens Arena arc is the third (officially second) story arc of the series and follows Gon and Killua as they journey to Heavens Arena to train and make money. In addition to encountering Hisoka, the two meet a man named Wing who agrees to teach them about the mysterious force called Nen. Review I have been going through a rewatch of this series and I decided […]
Book Review: The Memoirs of Elikai: The Ritual of the Fallen (Book 2) by D. Alexander
Synopsis Phantonix. Phantonix! PHANTONIX! The second Crusader, Metentis, has united the souls from the Forest of the Fallen under the banner of Destiny to overthrow Ankou, the purveyor of Death. Ankou delivers a haunting message to Danny and warns of horrors that are to come, but his admission comes too late. As the army of […]
Cover Reveal: The Fall is All There Is (Four of Mercies #1) by C.M. Caplan
Hello all! This is my first cover reveal with FanFiAddict, and I couldn’t think of a better place to start than with the upcoming release by C.M. Caplan, The Fall is All There Is. I’m so excited and honored to be part of this reveal and I can’t thank Mr. Caplan enough for choosing me to participate.
Review: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Gothic romantic fantasy with tarot-inspired magic system. Perfect for an October read!
Review: Across the Sand by Hugh Howey
Summary: The first original novel from author Hugh Howey in six years, Across the Sand takes us back to the world of Sand, to a far future many generations after a disaster has destroyed civilization as we know it, where four siblings struggle to build their futures amid the harsh wastes of endless desert. The […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 28: Memorable Characters in SFF (with Fiction Fans & Connor M. Caplan)
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and friends of the show Sara Carothers and Lilly Ellison (co-hosts of Fiction Fans podcast) and author Connor M. Caplan as they explore what makes fictional characters so memorable. During the panel they discuss the difference between ‘favorite’ and ‘memorable’ characters, the waxing and waning popularity of character-driven stories and more. Plus, they each share their top three picks for most memorable characters in SFF, for a total of twelve.
Review: Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders #1) by Mur Lafferty
Mur Lafferty’s latest novel is marketed as Agatha Christie meets Doctor Who so, as any good Whovian, I didn’t walk towards it, I ran. And I’m very pleased to say it most definitely paid off!
Review: Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino
Oh. My. God. I LOVED this. I’ve already practically thrown the book at multiple people, although basically shouting ‘it’s about the goblin markets’ probably isn’t the best approach I could’ve gone for. Not Good for Maidens does contain a fair amount of body horror and is definitely horror rather than a YA horror (although it does have a 17-year-old protagonist). But that being said, if you like your horror gory, and creepy, and heart-pounding, this is the book for you.
Review & Discussion: Zoldyck Family arc (Hunter x Hunter, 2011)
Synopsis The Zoldyck Family arc is the (unofficial) second story arc of the series and follows Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio as they journey to Kukuroo Mountain, home of the infamous family of assassins, the Zoldycks. Review This arc went by so fast that it is hard to say all that much about it. There are […]
Book Tour and Review: Pink Guitars and Falling Stars (Rockin’ Fairy Tales #1) by Leslie O’Sullivan
Hello and welcome to my stop on the Escapist Book Tours run of Pink Guitars and Falling Stars by Leslie O’Sullivan! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I hope that by the end of this, you’re convinced to give it a shot. Special thanks to the author for the review copy!
Review & Discussion: Hunter Exam Arc (Hunter X Hunter, 2011)
Synopsis The Hunter Exam arc is the first story arc of the series and follows Gon on his journey to become a Hunter and find his father. After becoming friends with Kurapika, Leorio, and Killua, Gon must endure the Hunter Exam’s deadly phases to obtain an all-important Hunter License. Review This is the start of a review and […]