TL;DR Review: Irish history brought to glorious life with magic, manipulation, battles, and intrigue aplenty. Synopsis: They think they’ve killed the last of us… 981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for her son – and herself – but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend […]
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Review: The Stone Knife (The Songs Of The Drowned #1) by Anna Stephens
Synopsis A fantasy epic of freedom and empire, gods and monsters, love, loyalty, honour, and betrayal, from the acclaimed author of GODBLIND. For generations, the forests of Ixachipan have echoed with the clash of weapons, as nation after nation has fallen to the Empire of Songs – and to the unending, magical music that binds […]
Review: The Flames of Mira (Rift Walker #1) by Clay Harmon
The Flames of Mira is a wildly fun and often grim fantasy novel set in one of the most unique fantasy worlds I’ve ever read.
Guest Post Spotlight: Her Writhing Crown by L.A. Riemenschneider
I want to wish a very happy pub day to L.A. Riemenschneider and her debut novel Her Writhing Crown! L.A. Riemenschneider is a multi-genre author of all things fantasy and romance, using her books to stand in solidarity with those overcoming PTSD, trauma, endometriosis, and other life physical and mental health matters. Today I’m excited […]
Book Review: Guard in the Garden by Z.S. Diamanti
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 […]
Review: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
Synopsis A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna. Tao is an immigrant fortune teller, traveling between villages with just her trusty mule for company. She only tells “small” fortunes: whether it will hail next week; which boy the […]
Book Review: Legend of Uh by Aaron N. Hall
TL;DR Review: Fun, easy-reading adventure with an upbeat, humorous flavor. Enjoyable and suitable for all ages. Synopsis: Sir Dashing Junior was only knighted because they couldn’t knight his father twice. Now he’s determined to prove he’s worthy of his new title. With an aspiring ranger, an awkward friar, and a book-loving orc, DJ will venture across […]
Review: The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune
Synopsis A spine-tingling thriller by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about a 10-year-old girl with an impossible power, her father, and an unlikely stranger, who come together to confront the dangerous forces that want her at all costs. A strange story of family, love, comets, and bacon. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things. In the spring […]
Review: Unlucky Evens, Cursed Odds by Bill Adams
Synopsis The hateful Path, that of the 9th Born. The survival of the Ark—humanity’s last bastion after God’s wrath destroyed the world—is balanced by birth order: the oddborn are assigned a Path, the evenborn are given over to the will of God. And it is upon those of the 9th Born Path to sanitize the […]
Review: Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Synopsis It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a “haunting”; Theodora, the lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless, fragile young woman well acquainted with poltergeists; and Luke, the future heir of Hill House. At first, their […]
Review: Astronaut Hayley’s Brave Adventure by Hayley Arceneaux & Lucie Bee
I don’t know if there have been children’s book reviews on FFA before, but this one was just too good not to share. My daughter and I absolutely loved it and I figured there might be other space nerds that would love this for their toddlers. Synopsis An imaginative, inspiring, and beautifully illustrated picture book […]
Review: Animus Paradox (Digital Extremities #2) by Adam Bassett
Animus Paradox by Adam Bassett recently released in ebook format but starting today, it will be available in paperback as well. So a secondary HAPPY PUB DAY to the author today! Synopsis There’s a thief on the loose. The Tigres excel at tipping the scales in their favor, be it through bribes, politics, or blood. […]