
Review: Whispers of the Storm by Z.B. Steele
Dark, gritty, and utterly human. Full of emotion, banter, and fast-paced action that any reader could enjoy, this is one I will recommend deep into the future.
Review: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
If you're in need of a good laugh, a slump buster to get you back into regular reading, or just an epic good time, you need to pick up Dungeon Crawler Carl!
Review: Dark Age by Pierce Brown
Dark Age does both too much and too little, and the result is a suffocating experience that ends up feeling like a foundational book for the series' next book.
Review: The Europan Deception by Ryan M. Patrick
A hyper-realistic sci-fi saga featuring great high velocity action, conspiracies spread across planets, and deeply entrenched shady organizations operating from shadows.
Review: Defiant by Michael R. Miller
Songs of Chaos is an essential dragon rider series, weaving epic worldbuilding with the development of bonds powerful enough to reminds us why we love fantasy.
Review: Conqueror's Blood by Zamil Akhtar
Scheming sorcerers, mystic warriors, and court politics clash against the backdrop of cosmic horror. This Gunmetal Gods sequel is everything you want, and more.
Review: Blade Broken by Niranjan K
A queer, sword-and-sorcery fantasy saga focused on the intricacies of relationships, betrayals and redemption and political intrigue in a medieval setup.
Review: Freak by Matt Lesniewski
With absurdly beautiful art that evokes a visceral, gut-wrenching experience of discrimination & despair, Freak is a short gem that says a lot with few words.
Review: Pathlighter by Rob Leigh
Pathlighter offers a deep, fascinating world building, and compelling characters. The action is cinematic and bombastic. Action fans will surely love it.
Review: Return of The Griffin by JCM Berne
Superheroes galore, world-threatening giant sharks, an endlessly charming lead, and pulse-pounding action all contribute to make an instant page-turner.
Review: Silence is Silver by Andrew Watson
Silence is Silver is a masterclass in concise storytelling. Vivid world, unique culture, compelling characters, impactful action, and a devastating ending.
Review: Umbra: Sentient Stars by Amber Toro
Promising space opera debut. Compelling characters, intriguing world-building, imaginative tech. Initial narrative quirks, but really strong second half.
Review: Nemesis Games by James S. A. Corey
Book 5 masterfully separates characters, gives them unique plots, delves into their backstories, and weaves it all together for a gripping, unforgettable finale!
Review: She Who Knows by Nnedi Okorafor
I’ll be looking for books like this, and, perhaps most importantly, I’m looking forward to reading how the story continues in book two, and in the main series.
Review: Blood of the Kami by Baptiste Pinson Wu
For fans of historical fiction steeped in wonder and driven by compelling characters, Blood of the Kami is going to resonate with readers in a big way.
Review: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
Dark, demonic, and sinister is the embodiment of Phantasma – it kept me turning pages until the surprising ending of this gothic dark fantasy set in New Orleans.
Review: Nocticadia by Keri Lake
A “Slither” meets dark academia that would appeal to someone looking for a forbidden love/scientific research-based novel set at an island-bound university.
Review: Splinterleaf & Hollowfrost by Justin Greer
Splinterleaf & Hollowfrost is a great continuation of Derry and Barrow’s story, their character, and a wonderful ride that more people should come along for.
Review: By the Pact by Joanna Maciejewska
A fun, fast-paced fantasy adventure by Joanna Maciejewska featuring great world-building and a wide cast of characters including demons, arcanists and mages.
Review: A Dragon of the Veil by Nick Snape
A dark epic fantasy series by Nick Snape featuring deep, power-packed world-building with layers of deception, half-forgotten myths and unorthodox characters.