Synopsis: The lives of those residing in the isolated town of Burnt Sparrow, New Hampshire, are forever altered after three faceless entities arrive on Christmas morning to perform a brutal act of violence—a senseless tragedy that can never be undone. While the townspeople grieve their losses and grapple with the aftermath of the attack, a young teenage […]
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Book Review: The Gryphon King (The Chaos Constellation #1) by Sara Omer
TL;DR Review: Action, intrigue, rebellion, and dark legends abound in this epic, addictive historical-feeling fantasy story. Synopsis: The first in a stunning Southwest Asian-inspired epic fantasy trilogy brimming with morally ambiguous characters, terrifying ghouls and deadly monsters. Combining cut-throat dynastic politics with expansive worldbuilding and slow-burning romance, this book is perfect for fans of Godkiller […]
TBRCon2025 Highlight: Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies, Oh My (with Laura Purcell, Nat Cassidy, Ed Crocker & More)
NOTE: This is the final TBRCon2025 highlight. See you all at TBRCon2026!
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 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/booktuber Mike’s Book Reviews and authors Laura Purcell, Nat Cassidy, Johnny Compton, Liz Kerin, Ed Crocker and Ciel Pierlot for a TBRCon2025 panel on “Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies, Oh My”.
Review: The Winds of Change (The Elements of Time 1) by Sam Paisley
Synopsis Book 1 of the award winning, international best-selling series: The Elements of Time Destiny, personal responsibility, what the future holds – common concerns for anyone graduating high school. But usually not because of a cosmic war between timeless beings where you’re the central player. As the end of school quickly approaches, and Cooper Bailey […]
Review: Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
Synopsis It’s a Midsommar night’s Scream in this thriller set at a remote tech-free healing retreat from author Brian McAuley. Hannah has been running from her demons ever since the death of her fiance. No one really knows what happened the day Ben died, and she’d like to keep it that way. She’s definitely not going to admit to […]
COVER REVEAL: ALPHA (The Alpha Cycle 1) by K.D. Marchesi
Behold this awesome debut cover from a great voice in the indie community! Perhaps known best as A Fictional Escapist, this one is sure to change that promptly Title: ALPHASeries: The Alpha Cycle, Book 1Author: K.D. MarchesiRelease Date: Ebook September 28th Paperbacks to followGenre: Survival Sci-FiCover Artist: Miblart GroupTarget Audience: New Adult (16-25) Blurb How many lives will be lost for […]
Review: The Two Lies of Faven Sythe by Megan E. O’Keefe
Megan E. O’Keefe is one of my absolute favorite scifi authors and her books always shoot to the top of my TBR. I have not yet been disappointed by anything I’ve tried from her. There is always something for me to love that stands out in each book. I’m glad that I still have some […]
Guest Essay: Face/Off: Digital Avatars and Emotional Armor by Seth Haddon
We all wear masks—some digital, some emotional, some made of military-grade tech, as in my novella Volatile Memory. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with masks—not because they conceal, but because they reveal. Across art, games, and fiction, I’ve found that masks don’t just protect identity, but reshape it. Often, the […]
Review: The Exorcist’s House by Nick Roberts
Synopsis: This psychological thriller follows a family to their Appalachian farmhouse, where they encounter an unimaginable horror. In the summer of 1994, psychologist Daniel Hill buys a rustic farmhouse nestled in the rolling hills of West Virginia. Along with his wife and teenage daughter, the family uproots their lives in Ohio and moves south. They […]
Review: Fiend by Alma Katsu
Synopsis: Some families have skeletons in their closets. This one has a demon in its boardroom. When Maris Berisha was nine years old, she heard something scratching at the walls of her family’s penthouse. It felt like something malevolent was there, watching them. The Berisha family runs one of the largest import-export companies in the […]
Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse (The Spell Shop #2) by Sarah Beth Durst
A story that has a deep sense of exploration, of heartwarming whimsy and discovery – a cosy fantasy hit!
Review: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Synopsis: Holy work sometimes requires unholy deeds. Brother Diaz has been summoned to the Sacred City, where he is certain a commendation and grand holy assignment awaits him. But his new flock is made up of unrepentant murderers, practitioners of ghastly magic, and outright monsters. The mission he is tasked with will require bloody measures […]