Douglas Lumsden is the author of the brilliant (in my opinion) Alexander Southerland series which consists of seven books plus the sharp and gloriously nasty novella The Demon’s Dagger which is set in the same world. That series came to an end with the seventh book A Specter Raps on My Windowpane. He is now […]
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Book Review: Amethysts and Alchemy by Rachel Rener
TL;DR – A grumpy/sunshine match made in neurospicy heaven, and a singularly ADORABLE animal companion. Synopsis: I used to eat rocks as a child. The family doctor diagnosed me with pica, dooming me to years of intensive therapy and extensive dentistry work. It wouldn’t be until much later that I would understand the all-consuming, insatiable […]
Review: A Pocket of Lies by R A Sandpiper
The one time you won’t mind paying the Piper Synopsis BLOOD BOUND AND PENNILESS. EXILED INTO CURSED LANDS. HUNTED BY DEATH. When the thief Suri suffers a humiliating robbery, she has one day to pay off an ugly debt. Her solution: abduct and impersonate a foreign princess at the royal ball. But the wickedly handsome […]
Review: House of Chains (Malazan Book of the Fallen #4)
Synopsis In Northern Genabackis, a raiding party of savage tribal warriors descends from the mountains into the southern flatlands. Their intention is to wreak havoc amongst the despised lowlanders, but for the one named Karsa Orlong it marks the beginning of what will prove to be an extraordinary destiny.Some years later, it is the aftermath […]
Book Review: The Dissonance by Shaun Hamill
TL;DR Review: Stranger Things meets The Magicians, as written by Stephen King. A dark, brooding, mysterious urban fantasy story of fate-defying friendships. Synopsis: From the acclaimed author of A Cosmology of Monsters comes an epic contemporary fantasy: a story of dark magic, terrible mistakes, and second chances. “You can never go home again,” the saying goes—but Hal, […]
Book Review: Girl of Hearts (The Luck Gods #1) by J. Gabriel Gates
TL;DR Review: A fun, fresh, and fast-paced urban fantasy with neurodivergent representation done right. Synopsis: Four tribes of ruthless demigods rule over luck in our world. Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, and Spades. To save her mom, Aggie must join them… As a future scientist, I don’t believe in gods or in luck. My OCD is […]
Book Review: Voice of War (Threadlight #1) by Zack Argyle
TL;DR Review: A dark, high fantasy that slowly grows more epic. Fast-paced action, great characters, and a compelling story. Synopsis: Three lives come together in this modern epic fantasy where magic users go missing, old gods return, and creatures of light ravage the land. A high general with a dark voice in his head that […]
Cover Reveal: Black Stone Heart Deluxe Edition by Micheal R. Fletcher
Happy Friday, y’all! We’re so stoked to be revealing the cover of Michael R. Fletcher’s latest-and-greatest: a DELUXE EDITION hardcover of Black Stone Heart, the book that put him on so many of our radars. Micheal’s got a few words to say before we get to the good stuff: “I have wanted to do a […]
Book Review: The Chaos Gate (Ever Hero Saga #1) by Jeff Pantanella
TL;DR Review: Shaolin Monk meets Dungeons and Dragons, with a side order of “holy sh*t this is dark and epic”! Synopsis: Evil forces seek to steal the souls of the world. They didn’t bargain on a mystic monk and a feisty witch to get in their way. This is their story. When the demons came, […]
Review: Even a Hero Needs a Vacation Every Now and Then by August (Tipsy Pelican Tavern #1)
A literary equivalent of playing a video game with your tremendously OP character after the credits have rolled.
Cover Reveal: The Ranger by E.H. Bradley
We’re delighted to help with the cover reveal for The Ranger by E.H. Bradley. You may have seen the stunning map of Eshara on the socials already. If not, seek them out! Anyway, you’re here for a cover, yes? WAIT. Before you scroll, we’re also going to include a link for ARC sign-ups at the […]
Book Review: Beast Mage (Mana Beasts #1) by Derek Alan Siddoway
TL;DR Review – Pokemon meets Dances with Wolves. A youthful and engaging “light” progression fantasy. Synopsis: Kellen Lars may be the most unremarkable person on Earth. In the mana-enchanted land of Oras, he could become a champion. After his little sister vanishes before his eyes, Kellen awakens in another realm inhabited by mythical creatures and […]