fantasy

Gods on Trial Book 1: Beyond the Father

In Beyond the Father, the opening novel of the planned eight-part scifi/fantasy epic series Gods on Trial by Opëshum Patroz,…

6 months ago

Trine Rising

Trine Rising is the start of a new fantasy series, the Kinderra Saga, by author C.K. Donnelly, presenting an epic…

10 months ago

Ruled by Fate: The Forbidden Tears Series

Ruled by Fate, by Sam Withrow and Amelia Pinkis, is the first book in the Forbidden Tears series. This is…

1 year ago

The Wormwood Trilogy: Rosewater

Rosewater takes readers to a fascinating specfic future in Nigeria. I was immediately intrigued with Kaaro's abilities as a sensitive,…

1 year ago

Takuan from Koto

Takuan from Koto is a fun new fantasy adventure by Ryu Zhong. The MG story of the trickster Takuan takes…

1 year ago

Writers of the Future 39

I’ve been reading the Writers of the Future annual SF/F anthology for a few years now, since WofF31, so  I…

1 year ago

New ARCs and Giveaways from eBookFairs

One of the ways to grow your book review blog or bookstagram is by reading and reviewing ARCs (advance review…

2 years ago

A Machine Divine

A Machine Divine, by Derek Paul, is a new steampunk YA novel. When the story opens, teenage Asher and Callie,…

2 years ago

Jane Austen Reinventions and Variations #JAFF

I just love reading modern authors' takes on Jane Austen's classic plots and characters. Partly, I just can't get enough…

2 years ago

Why Adults Love Young Adult Fiction

Young adult fiction, also called YA, has been a popular genre for ages now, but in recent years, there's been…

2 years ago

Ring of Solomon

I wanted to read Aden Polydoros' new middle grade book, Ring of Solomon, because I just loved The City Beautiful,…

2 years ago

Legends & Lattes: The High-Fantasy Coffeeshop AU We All Need

Legends & Lattes, by Travis Baldree, is a sweet and gentle story about what happens after your orc heroine kills…

2 years ago

From Dust, A Flame

 From Dust, A Flame, by Rebecca Podos, is new YA fiction with well-developed characters and fantasy elements from Jewish folklore.…

2 years ago

‘Dreadful Beauty’ by L. M. Rapp

In Dreadful Beauty, by L. M. Rapp, the More-Than-Pure people live separately from the supernatural Chimera, except for a few Chimera…

3 years ago

An Egyptian Tale: Amulets of Princess Amun-Ra

An Egyptian Tale: Amulets of Princess Amun-Ra, by Veranice Berry, is a magical adventure through the palaces and streets of…

3 years ago

“Apollo’s Raven” by Linnea Tanner

Excerpt from my review over on Online Book Club a while ago: Apollo’s Raven by Linnea Tanner is historical fantasy,…

3 years ago

Earth’s Final Chapter: Winning Collection 2020

Earth's Final Chapter: Winning Collection 2020 is a collection of four fantasy stories by up-and-coming authors, curated by Endless Ink…

3 years ago

The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros

The City Beautiful, by Aden Polydoros, is a queer, Jewish historical fantasy. In this world, the question isn't about whether…

3 years ago

Editorial Review: The Dead Don’t Drink At Lafitte’s by Seana Kelly | ManyBooks

The Dead Don't Drink At Lafitte's, by Seana Kelly, is the second in an engaging, character-driven urban fantasy trilogy. Sam…

3 years ago

The Rock of Achill

The Rock of Achill, by Jim Sheehan, is a historical fantasy set in Ireland, with fairies and mystical creatures as…

4 years ago

Mirror of Desire

Mirror of Desire, by Ananta Govinda, blends philosophical elements with character's actions and choices, a bit like the TV show…

4 years ago

Pandemic Isolation Reading Roundup

In this endless pandemic isolation, I'm reading a lot of suspense, gore-free thrillers, old mysteries, and travel stories. As this…

4 years ago

Hunters: Book 1: The Wanderers’ War

Hunters: Book 1 The Wanderers' War by Caity Schmidt Depending on who you ask, teenage Jacquelyn “Jac” Torres either had…

4 years ago

Regalia

Regalia, by Maurin Lee, is a sweeping fantasy in a beautiful setting. References to the different languages spoken across the…

4 years ago

City of Stars

City of Stars: Book 1 of The Infinite Chronicles, by Nye Teza, is an engaging fantasy story of love and…

4 years ago