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 […]
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Book Tour Review: Hold My Place by Cassondra Windwalker
Cassondra Windwalker’s poetic roots are on display here as she weaves layers of meaning into her writing, immersing the reader within a maddening tale of death defying obsession.
SPFBO 7 Finalist Review: We Men of Ash and Shadow (The Vanguard Chronicles #1) by HL Tinsley
From Hamad @ The Book Prescription: I am thankful again to FanFiAddict for hosting me as a guest judge and for giving me the chance to write this post. The more finalists we read in this competition, the harder and harder it becomes to choose a favorite. I think all the books have good quality […]
My 2022 Reading Goal: Finish 10 Completed Series
I had been thinking the other day, I know dangerous for me, and I decided that I was done having all of these series that I start book 1 and then take forever to get to the rest of the series. In light of this, I’ve decided to challenge myself in 2022. My goal for […]
Cassidee’s Favorite Reads in 2021
Here’s my favorite reads of 2021. Not all were published in 2021, but they were the ones I enjoyed most.
Review: The Providence of Fire (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne #2) by Brian Staveley
Synopsis Ever since she found out who murdered her father, Adare – the daughter of the Annurian emperor Sanlitun – has been on the run, the Unhewn Throne having fallen into the hands of her enemies. At the same time, Adare’s brothers, Valyn and Kaden, are pursuing their own plans: Valyn is forming an alliance […]
Best LitRPG, GameLit, Progression Fantasy, Cultivation, Slice of Life Books
Bender’s Top LitRPG/GameLit/Progression/Cultivation Reads
Review: Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff VanderMeer
I’m a massive Jeff VanderMeer fan. His Southern Reach trilogy is one of my all-time favorite series, as are his Ambergris novels. That said, he’s not for everyone. I know that—I accept that. His brand of “new weird” can be pretty far-out a lot of the time, especially when he veers into a more literary writing style. So, when I heard of Hummingbird Salamander, I was surprised that he was leaning more mainstream with this near-future eco-thriller. I couldn’t help but think, how this was going to straddle the line between his longtime fans and those who were new to his work and/or intimidated by it? And the result? VanderMeer does manage to straddle that line effectively, telling an overall great story with a few hiccups and stumbles along the way.
Review: Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore
Published by: Tordotcom Jan 11 2022Length: 448 pgsAudiobook: 17 hrs and 14 minsNarrated by Justis Bolding Synopsis: “It reads like Snow Crash had a dance-off with Gideon the Ninth, in a world where language isn’t a virus from outer space, it’s a goddamn alien invasion.” —Charles StrossIsobel is the Queen of the medieval rave-themed VR […]
Scott’s 10 Releases for 2022
As a fan of science fiction, speculative, strange fantasy, and humorous stories I’m constantly on the lookout for those books on the fringes and ones that might make you scratch your head a bit. Here are a few that I’m excited to read this year: Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto MoorePublisher: TordotcomPublication Date: […]
Guest Post: 5 Game Characters I’d Like to Become for a Day by Ron Walters
Thanks to Ron and Angry Robot for allowing FFA to host a Tour Stop and Guest Post on the Deep Dive Online Tour! Below, you will find information on the book, links to purchase your very own copy, Ron’s Guest Post ‘5 Game Characters I’d Like to Become for a Day’, and information about Ron […]
Review: The Living Waters (Weirdwater Confluence, Book 1) by Dan Fitzgerald
Synopsis All painted-faced nobles can choose to go on a roughabout at some point when they are young adults to experience life outside of their luxury and comfort. Usually these experiences lead to uncomfortable situations that are short lived and the nobles are well watched over by trained professionals. However, when two nobles, Temi and […]