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Slice of Life Fantasy

Book Review: Guard in the Garden by Z.S. Diamanti

March 4, 2025 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: A cozy, heartwarming fantasy story that does a wonderful job of exploring PTSD and finding a purpose in post-military life. Synopsis: Embark on a wholesome journey of healing and self-discovery. A cozy fantasy tale of forging new friendships and overcoming fears. A quiet quest of family bonds and budding romance. From dragon fire […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, High Fantasy, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Books, Cozy, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

Review: Tangleweed & Waterbloom (The Garden Knight #1) by Justin Greer

January 29, 2025 by Bill Adams Leave a Comment

Synopsis: After years of travel in the wide world, Derry Melyvante has made his home near the quiet woodland village of Haverdell. He lives with his dog Barrow on a small island outside town and spends his days in singular pursuit of his craft: Derry is a gardener, a master of woodlore and plants and […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Reviews, Self Published, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Justin Greer, Self Published, Tangleweed & Waterbloom

Review: This Too Shall Burn by Cat Rector

January 22, 2025 by Isabelle Leave a Comment

Synopsis Arden has lived in the woods near the deeply religious town of Arrothburg all her life, practicing magic and keeping balance with nature. She heals the sick, as her mother did before her. No matter how deeply the people of the village hate witches, they still arrive at Arden’s cabin in the dead of […]

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Reviews, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, feminist, Self Published

Review: The Humane Society for Creatures & Cryptids by Stephanie Gillis

January 7, 2025 by Bill Adams Leave a Comment

Summary: The Lambros family has never fit in with the town of Pandora, even from the very beginning. Since their ancestors immigrated from Greece with magical creatures in tow, the townsfolk have never trusted them and that hasn’t changed in the centuries since. Now, Melpomene, Calliope, and Thalia struggle to live their every day lives. […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Low Fantasy, Reviews, Romantic Fantasy, Self Published, Slice of Life Fantasy, SPFBO Articles Tagged With: Book Review, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published, SPFBO, SPFBOX, Stephanie Gillis, The Humane Society for Creatures & Cryptids

Book Review: The House of Frank by Kay Synclaire

October 17, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: A deeply emotional, heartfelt, and poignant exploration of loss and grief wrapped up in a cozy story. Synopsis: A warm and hopeful story of a lonely witch consumed by grief who discovers a whimsical cast of characters in a magical arboretum—and the healing power of found family.  Powerless witch Saika is ready to […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Books, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books

Review: A Rose Among Thorns (Hall of Thorns #1) by Ash Fitzsimmons

September 6, 2024 by A.J. Calvin Leave a Comment

Synopsis: No one said anything about an attack vine. Rose Thorn should never be left unsupervised around plants. Potted things tend to die around her as if on principle. But when her great-aunt calls and asks Rose to watch her garden nursery for a few days, Rose can hardly say no. After all, Aunt Lily […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Reviews, Slice of Life Fantasy, Urban Fantasy

Book Review: Cursed Cocktails by S.L. Rowland

August 21, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: Cozy, heartwarming, and instantly engaging. A great look at a “second act/second career” so many of us can resonate with.   Synopsis: When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir. After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, High Fantasy, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Books, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

Book Review: The Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

August 15, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: Fun, easy reading. Cozy fantasy that becomes wonderfully epic by the end. The perfect binge-reading book. Synopsis: Fourteen-year-old Mona isn’t like the wizards charged with defending the city. She can’t control lightning or speak to water. Her familiar is a sourdough starter and her magic only works on bread. She has a comfortable […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Cozy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published, Young Adult

Book Review: The Bartender Between Worlds by Herman Steuernagel

August 1, 2024 by Andy Peloquin Leave a Comment

TL;DR Review: A dimension-hopping exploration of friendship, love, and the magic of a well-mixed cocktail. Synopsis: Low-stakes magic, crafting cocktails, and discovering the power of who we truly are. Emma grew up as a Hunter of the Cursed—those charged with eradicating monsters and magic from the Kingdom. She’s revered as one of the King’s most […]

Filed Under: Adventure Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Books, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Self Published

Review: Even a Hero Needs a Vacation Every Now and Then by August (Tipsy Pelican Tavern #1)

July 17, 2024 by Tom Bookbeard 1 Comment

A literary equivalent of playing a video game with your tremendously OP character after the credits have rolled.

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Heroic Fantasy, Manga, Reviews, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: August, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Manga, Self Published, Slice-of-Life Fantasy

Review: Quaint Creatures: Magical & Mundane (A Sideways Tale) by Andrew D. Meredith

May 23, 2024 by C. J. Daley (CJDsCurrentRead) Leave a Comment

Synopsis When a city councilor comes into Quaint Creatures and asks veterinary doctor Norrik Softstep to investigate the magical crate confiscated by his customs agency, the entire staff of Quaint Creatures will need all their skills and knowledge to unravel the troubles threatening the relatively peaceful city of Brightfall. From liches seeking city approval for […]

Filed Under: Cozy Fantasy, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Reviews, Slice of Life Fantasy Tagged With: #AndrewDMeredith, #ASidewaysTale, #GamesAfootLLC, #QuaintCreatures, #QuaintCreaturesMagicalandMundane

Review: Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu

March 22, 2024 by Mada Leave a Comment

FROM THE ASHES OF AN EMPIRE, A HERO WILL RISE… ‘A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion’ Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night ‘A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels […]

Filed Under: Action Fantasy, Adventure Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Debut, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Horror, Fear For All, Heroic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Historical Fantasys, Military Fantasy, Slice of Life Fantasy, Sword-Free Fantasy Tagged With: Book Review, Dragon Dogma 2, Fantasy, Soulbound, Summoner Series, Taran Matharu, Tor Books

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