
Review: A Haunt For Jackals by J.L. Odom
Heart pounding action, the highs and lows are navigated with poise and excellent timing. An immersive experience all done in a voice that is uniquely Odom’s.
Review: The Star-Crossed Empire by Maya Darjani
An easy page turner. Maya has a knack for timing and pace that you don’t notice until you reflect upon what you have read. …enjoyable and over too soon.
Review: In the Shadow of Kings by Philip C. Quaintrell
My take is both a warning and a promise to prospective readers. The reasons this was right up my alley may be reasons for others to try something else.
Review: Third Loch From the Sun A Scottish Sci-Fi Adventure by Rex Burke
For those that have yet to experience a Rex Burke tale, standalone Third Loch is a fantastic introduction to the feel-good sci-fi vibes that are Rex’s forte.
Interview with S.D. Donovan, Author of Crimson Regret
After reading Crimson Regret, I interviewed Shane Donovan about his YA horror tackling depression, self-harm, and more. Dive deeper into his work and inspirations!
Review: The Summer Tree (Fionavar Tapestry Book 1) by Guy Gavriel Kay
The prose is practically poetic compensating for shortcomings that can be found.…the act of reading even the most mundane of passages is simply enjoyable
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Review: Euphrates Vanished by Leon Stevens
‘Euphrates Vanished’ is a short engaging read that offers an opportunity to reset your emotional odometer while contemplating that next big chonky tome.
Review: By Blood, By Salt by J. L. Odom
Flowing prose, a nose for excellent timing and story beats accompanied by vivid descriptive styling makes for a page turning read that is over all too soon.
Review: Soul Cage by L.R. Schulz
Soul Cage by L.R. Schulz is a richly imagined world filled with compelling characters. Fast paced and well-timed prose make for a quick and engaging reading.
Review: Ancient as the Stars By Maya Darjani
The author’s blurb promises “… adventure with humor, snark, and lots of heart.” Maya delivers on that but there is more to ‘Ancient’ than a wacky yarn.
Review: Bloodwoven by G.J. Terral
Bloodwoven’s monsters, the untethered, are creepy, powerful and ruthlessly violent. The imagery was sublime enough that I might have had a childhood night terror
Announcement: BBNYA 2024 SSF Insiders Panelists
The contest will be judged by a large and diverse panel of book bloggers from all around the world. The panel will put the books through several rounds
Review: The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu
Chu turns the chosen one trope on its head. The chosen one, Jian, is a young pompous disaster of a fool not of his own making. The mentor, Taishi, is a worn