Synopsis: Margot and Mama have lived by the forest ever since Margot can remember. When Margot is not at school, they spend quiet days together in their cottage, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays, Mama calls them. People who have strayed too far from the road. Mama loves the strays. She feeds […]
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Book Review: Anji Kills a King (The Rising Tide #1) by Evan Leikam
TL;DR Review: A grimdark fantasy adventure, an indefatigable character, and cleverly woven mysteries that had me spellbound until the last page. Synopsis: An unlikely assassin struggles to escape a legendary bounty hunter in this breakneck fantasy debut that will grab you by the throat―perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, R.F. Kuang, and Christopher Buehlman. She […]
Cover Reveal: Void’s Vengeance (Death’s Disciple #4) by Emma L. Adams
I couldn’t possibly be more excited to share the cover for the fourth and final book in the Death’s Disciple epic fantasy series, Void’s Vengeance, which launches on Kickstarter on June 10th 2025! Book Information Title: Void’s Vengeance by Emma L. Adams Series: Death’s Disciple Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy Intended Age Group: Adult Pages: approx. […]
Review: Fear by Jose Francisco Trevino Chavez
Synopsis: Fear – arguably humanity’s strongest emotion – is both a blessing and a curse. It hinders some, while it fuels others, but without it, our species would not have survived hundreds of thousands of years. However it might affect you, you’ve felt fear. We all have. Within this book, you’ll come face to face […]
Review: Suppression of Powers (The Hybrid Helix #6) by J.C.M. Berne
Synopsis: Rohan doesn’t want to be famous, to be rich, or to rule over the galaxy with an iron fist. All he wants is a peaceful life towing ships, a decent cup of coffee, and time to pursue the woman of his dreams. First he’ll have to tame or destroy a self-centered god, a sector-spanning […]
Review: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
Synopsis When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field […]
COVER REVEAL: Dragon Along (The Dragons of Nór #2) by Joseph John Lee
Blurb Sometimes, the promise of a different story doesn’t quite go the way you planned. After the adventure of a lifetime and hatching a dragon of his own, Camaráin promises his mother that they won’t be forced on the same journey his sister embarked on. That pledge appears to have happened a bit too literally: […]
Review: Bloodless by G.J. Terral, book 3 of The Binding Tenets
Synopsis: No less blood is shed when bonds become broken. Threats come from all sides as Ladrican ships wait off the coast and a mysterious untethered threat becomes impossible to ignore. Lin is pushed to breaking as he struggles to stall Ladrica’s assault. War is upon Danica, but like an infection allowed to fester, the […]
COVER REVEAL: Seed (Dark Walker #3) by Shelly Campbell
First, you may remember the cover reveal for the first two covers in the series, Gulf and Breach. If not, let’s bask in their glory real quick before the reveal! Cover illustrator: Author | SiteRelease Date: June 13th 2025Order Link: Preorder Now | Author DirectPublisher: Eerie River Publishing | SiteGoodReads: Series Page Blurb Glitching between dimensions wasn’t supposed to be my […]
TBRCon2025 Highlight: The Role of Humor in Horror (with T. Kingfisher, Ed Crocker & More)
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/author Ed Crocker and authors T. Kingfisher, R.A. Busby, Tanya Pell, Angela Sylvaine and Geoffrey W. Cole for a TBRCon2025 panel on “The Role of Humor in Horror”.
Review: Anji Kills A King (The Rising Tide #1) by Evan Leikam
Synopsis: An unlikely assassin struggles to escape a legendary bounty hunter in this breakneck fantasy debut that will grab you by the throat—perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, R.F. Kuang, and Christopher Buehlman. She killed for a cause. Will she die for it too? Anji works as a castle servant, cleaning laundry for a king […]
COVER REVEAL: Sisters of Mercy (Dark Legacies) by Yuval Kordov
Blurb Hannah-9 is a symbiote: a child of Heaven and Hell, bred in the bowels of the Last City. Implanted into an ancient, nuclear-powered war machine—a God-engine—she stalks the wastes with Rachel-3, her sister-in-arms. Their mandate is absolute: to wage war against the Adversary, to purify the Earth, and to endure—until the radiation consumes them. […]