For my first post as part of the team, I wanted to choose a book that I really loved and the one that has stood out to me the most so far this year was The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean. I can understand why it wouldn’t be a good fit for some readers, but […]
Fantasy
Review: When the Void Splits the Realm (Anagovia #3) by Sam Parrish
Synopsis: They followed a prophecy written in the stars, but they were too late before they even began. With the great sacrifice of one of their own, Li’or, Hashkan, Emond, and Gemni escaped a dying realm and freed its people. But the damage to the Fabric is already too great, and terrors from beyond the […]
Book Review Fury of the Gods (Bloodsworn Saga #3) by John Gwynne
TL;DR: An insanely epic conclusion to one of my favorite series of the year. High-stakes, fast-paced, gripping action and satisfying emotional resolutions across the board. Synopsis: The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne’s bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance. The final battle for […]
Cover Reveal: The Execution of Rooker Flynn (Locke Institute Trilogy Book 3) by A.R Witham
Today I have the double honour of announcing both the title and revealing the cover for the third instalment in AR Whitham’s hugely entertaining Locke Institute Trilogy. Book 3, The Execution of Rooker Flynn, is due out Summer 2025 and completes the story started in The Crimes of Rooker Flynn and continued in The Trial […]
Cover Reveal: So Sing the Barrows by Steve Hugh Westenra
It’s my pleasure to help reveal the cover for Steve Hugh Westernra’s upcoming book, So Sing the Barrows. Steve is also the author of the epic fantasy book The Wings of Ashtaroth; he also penned the queer horror comedy The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle. With So Sing the Barrows, Steve’s giving us something a bit different. […]
Review – Broken Brotherhood by Tim Hardie (#4 The Brotherhood of the Eagle)
Synopsis The final conflict between the Brotherhood of the Eagle and King Adalrikr Kinslayer approaches. Johan Jokellsward’s forces lay siege to Adalrikr’s stronghold, preparing to launch a deadly and decisive assault. Far to the north, Rothgar returns to freshly liberated Norlhast, following his own adventures on the Fire Isle. Rothgar is reunited with his sister […]
Review: When the Threads Unravel (Anagovia #2) by Sam Parrish
Synopsis: There has already been an unfathomable cost. And there is more yet to pay. Gilderan has fallen. Li’or, Hashkan, and Emond barely escaped with their lives. Scarred and with more questions than they started with, the battle-hardened trio arrives in Pinescar looking for the true power behind Ordelieus’ short, but violent, reign. All the […]
Arc Review: Thunder Kraken (Kraken Rider Z Series #2) by Dyrk Ashton and David Estes
Synopsis While the road to acceptance into Triumf’s Citadel Academy has been filled with pain, suffering, and more joy and surprises than Zee could’ve possibly imagined, now is his time to shine. After all, he’s the first kraken rider in more than a thousand years! Who could possibly defeat him? Except now he must be […]
Review: When the World Starts to Fray (Anagovia #1) by Sam Parrish
Synopsis: Forty years ago in the midst of war, an Anagovian soldier discovered the incredible ability to manipulate the very fabric of reality. Without thought of the consequences, man-kind used it to every advantage, winning the war and sending Anagovia into an age of peace and prosperity. Weavers grabbed hold of the Threads of reality […]
Review: In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King
In the Garden of Monsters brings together art, history, and mythology, all wrapped up in a delightfully fun romance novel.
Book Review: Strange Beasts by Susan J. Morris
TL;DR Review: Sherlock Holmes meets the League of Extraordinary Gentlewomen. A gothic mystery that sucks you in, with marvelous characters that keep you coming back for more. Synopsis: In this fresh-yet-familiar gothic tale—part historical fantasy, part puzzle-box mystery—the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes collide in a thrilling exploration of feminine power. At the dawn […]
Book Review: The House of Frank by Kay Synclaire
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 […]