
Review: Oaths of Blood by Logan D. Irons
An action-packed grimdark historical fantasy set during the Crusades where vikings, werewolves and Christians clash steel over the control of holy relics.
Review: La Vie de Guinevere by Paula Lafferty
Perfect for fans of Arthurian legend & portal fantasy with a heroine who learns she is a legendary queen when she is called back in time to save magic.
Review: The Fall of Neverdark by Philip C. Quaintrell
I am hooked, Quaintrell knows how to tell a fantastic story. This is a dark, emotional, mysterious adventure and it is only just beginning.
Review: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Red Rising injects you into a Mars-based dystopia filled with god-like rulers and a vicious, deadly underdog who makes you want to Howl in defiance.
Review: The Briar Crown by Helen Rygh-Pedersen
If you love the whimsy of Naomi Novik’s Uprooted or Spinning Silver, mixed with the dark fantasy aspects of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse, you’ll love this book.
Review: The Darkest Parts of Me By Shandy Mandarino
The Darkest Parts of Me puts a fresh twist on the small-town romance trope when a girl with a past runs into a handsome stranger who is not of this world.
SPSFC4 Review: Forward and Back by Michael Pickard
Forward and Back is an interesting time travel story that will keep you engaged throughout—but get ready to think and rethink about it after its final pages.
Review: Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett
Men at Arms is a fantastic character-driven satire that highlights Terry Pratchett’s wit, wacky humor, and deep understanding of what it means to be human.
SPSFC Review: The Wrong Stop by Rex Burke
Hutch is a student of England wanting to tour Europe with his two friends. That is, until they get on a train to Berlin, and things go awry. Care for more?
Review: The Silent Hand by K.C. McIntosh
A grim fairytale-esque saga that weaves together rich lore, grandiose sorcery and grotesque monsters and features a unique assortment of colorful characters.
Review: Grievar's Blood by Alexander Darwin
If Mortal Kombat mixed with the classic coming of age story trope set in an academy type setting tickles your fancy then I recommend giving this one a go!
Review: Gharantia's Guardian by L M Douglas
Amazing characters, emotional depth, an awesome magic system, intrigue and political scheming, and a world run by strong women. I absolutely loved this book.
Review: An Exile of Water & Gold by Joshua Walker
I was immediately enraptured with the characters and the easy way Walker weaves a wonderful, glowing landscape. I can’t help but want more from this series.
Review: As Born to Rule the Storm by Cate Baumer
Cate Baumer has written an extraordinarily beautiful (and gut-wrenching) book—that is both bombastic and imaginative, like a mid-century Edge of Tomorrow.
Review: A Tide of Black Steel by Anthony Ryan
A fast-paced, epic, alternate world novel with a brutal cast of characters with flaws and depth. Suspenseful and exciting with a bit of dry humor thrown in!
Review: Ava By Lydia Baker
A harrowing dark dystopic sci-fi saga with a deep focus on inner turmoil, pervasive surveillance, complexities of human emotions and struggle against overwhelming odds.
Review: Iron Gold by Pierce Brown
Prepare for emotional damage! And put on your workout clothes, because your heart is going to be pounding in your chest and your anxiety is going to be thru the roof!
Guest Review: The Daylight War by Peter V. Brett
This installment delves into Inevera’s brutal past, introduces cunning mind demons, and explores deep character growth, all building toward a gripping cliffhanger.
Review: The Sound of Starfall by Scott Palmer
Dark fantasy master Scott Palmer returns with his prequal novella that will leave you shell shocked and yearning. Prepare to return to the Remembered Lands.
Review: The Hunter by K. Aagard
The Hunter is a great debut into epic fantasy with excellent character work, strong worldbuilding, and a long yet fun journey which makes it a fantastic read.