Synopsis Three girls went into the woods. Only two came back, covered in blood and with no memory of what happened. Or did they? Being fifteen is tough, tougher when you live in a boring-ass small town like Little Hope, California (population 8,302) in 1996. Donna, Rae and Kat keep each other sane with the […]
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Review: Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
Synopsis Rory Morris isn’t thrilled to be moving back to her hometown. There are bad memories there. But her twin sister, Scarlett, is pregnant and needs support, so Rory returns to the place she thought she’d put in her rear-view. After a night out at a bar where she runs into Ian, an old almost-flame, […]
Review: Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric LaRocca
Synopsis After a recent string of disappearances in a small Connecticut town, a grieving widower with a grim secret is drawn into a dangerous ritual of dark magic by a mysterious older gentleman named Heart Crowley. Meanwhile, a member of local law enforcement tasked with uncovering the culprit responsible for the bizarre disappearances soon begins […]
SFF Addicts Ep. 64: Norse Mythology & Culture with Genevieve Gornichec (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Norse Mythology & Culture with author Genevieve Gornichec. During the episode, Genevieve unravels the tapestry of Norse culture, including the essentials of Norse history, the popularity of Norse-inspired fantasy, vikings and gods, stereotypes and pet peeves, portrayals of women, balacning history with fantasy, how to approach researching Norse culture and mythology, the Norse living history community and more.
Review: The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
I adored The Witch’s Heart so I had high hopes for The Weaver and the Witch Queen, and I’m very happy to tell you that I completely adored it! Gornichec has a way to taking these historical fantasy stories and making them unputdownable. She weaves a stunning tale of female bonds, magic and found family.
SFF Addicts Ep. 63: LAUNCH PARTY for The Weaver and the Witch Queen & Thick As Thieves
Join host Adrian M. Gibson for a special book launch episode, celebrating the publications of Genevieve Gornichec’s The Weaver and the Witch Queen and M.J. Kuhn’s Thick as Thieves! During this raucous episode, M.J. and Genevieve talk about their new books, big inspirations, comparing debut experiences vs. second books, reviews, community, dream projects and more. Plus, PARTY GAMES!
Review: Dark Water Daughter (The Winter Sea #1) by H. M. Long
Long has presented us with an incredible adventure that hits the ground running, full of fascinating and interesting characters, that are also so delightfully vivid, to open a series that promises so much more to come. The writing is truly atmospheric, fast paced and flowing, without sacrificing any detail, nor weighing down the story with any needless expositing. It all happens so organically that you are fully immersed in this cold pirate world.
Review: Dark Water Daughter (The Winter Sea #1) by H.M. Long
This is hands-down Hannah’s best book yet. And I’ve read and loved all her previous work. There’s something about Dark Water Daughter that captured me and refused to let go. I suspect this series will become a favourite of mine, I can’t wait to see where Hannah takes this story.
SFF Addicts Ep. 60: Science in Fantasy with Kritika H. Rao (Mini-Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Science in Fantasy with author Kritika H. Rao. During the episode, Kritika hypothesizes about the role of science, including how she incorporated science into her debut novel, balancing science with philosophy and esotericism, how science can affect character, plot, language and worldbuilding, science tropes and stereotypes, the work of Michael Crichton and more.
SFF Addicts Ep. 59: Kritika H. Rao talks The Surviving Sky, Hinduism, Thrillers & More
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Kritika H. Rao about her debut novel The Surviving Sky, her South Asian heritage and upbringing, the fluidity of genres, Hinduism and philosophy, writing a married couple, incorporating mystery and fast pacing into her book, humanity’s connection with nature, thrillers, survival, Jurassic Park and much mor
Review: Sister, Maiden, Monster by Lucy A. Snyder
So I read this exclusively on my work commutes and still managed to finish it in just a few days. This book is addictive and it’s a miracle I never missed my stop. Sister, Maiden, Monster does that thing where the book is weird and then the last 50 pages go absolutely insane, and I was totally here for it.
Review: Hel’s Eight (Book #2 of the Factus Series) by Stark Holborn
Synopsis Who controls the future, controls it all… Ten “Doc” Low is a medic with a dark past, riding the wastes of the desert moon Factus, dispensing medicine to the needy and death to those who cross the laws of the mysterious Seekers. Cursed by otherworldly forces, she stays alone to keep herself safe, and […]