By: Anthony Ryan Genre: Epic Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Books Content Warning: Gore, violence, torture Pariah: one that is despised or rejected; an outcast When writing a review, I often struggle with comparing the book to other authors within the genre. I do not wish to diminish the work of the book and the author I […]
By: Matthew Samuels Publisher: Self-Published, Matthew Samuels Genre: Urban Fantasy Content Warning: Strong language and violence throughout, with some graphic injury detail, scenes of involuntary restraint, giant spiders, dead animals, implied cruelty to animals, and some fantastical creatures of a horrifying nature Trigger Warning: Cancer, mention of previous self-harm and an instance of a drink […]
“We read books to find out who we are. What other people, real or imaginary, do and think and feel… is an essential guide to our understanding of what we ourselves are and may become.” Ursula K. LeGuin I have to admit that I did not know there was a Self-Published Author Appreciation Week. I […]
By: A.J. VranaGenre: Fantasy/HorrorPublisher: The Parliament House WARNING: There will be spoilers for The Hollow Gods “Don’t be afraid.” It was her again. Miya thought she would have gone by now, but even after 3 years, the ghost of her past clung to her like a shadow.” A.J. Vrana, The Echoed Realm When I wrote […]
COVER REVEALBy: E.G. RadcliffGenre: YA FantasyPublisher: Mythic Prairie Books Cover Art: Micaela Alcaino (https://www.micaelaalcaino.com/)Expected Publication: Summer 2021 This is the cover for the final installment of the The Coming of Aed Series, The Wild Court. I have read and reviewed this series. It is a beautiful YA series that I absolutely loved. Reading this series, […]
By: Jeffrey SpeightGenre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Literary Wanderlust Content Warning: Gore, Violence, Racism, Body Horror, Torture, Human Trafficking “From Pragarus I shall returnAnd all Evelium shall burnThe blood of a thousand souls ensnaredOnly the loyal few be spared…”, Prologue, Paladin Unbound, Jeffrey Speight As a debut fantasy novel, I was thoroughly impressed with Jeffrey Speight’s Paladin Unbound. […]
By: M. L. SpencerGenre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Stoneguard Publications Content Warning: Gore, Torture When the opportunity to read and review Dragon Mage presented itself, I jumped at the chance. I saw the book on Instagram so many times and it was definitely on my “to be read” list. After finishing this book, I can say without hesitation […]
By: Kevin J. FellowsGenre: Literary Fantasy, Magical RealismPublisher: Modern Folklore Press I received an eBook copy from Storytellers on Tour in exchange for an honest review Summary (from Goodreads) A wayward city spinning through time and place connects and draws travelers; trapping them with no way to return home. Each traveler: Nico the peddler; Stina […]
By: Zack ArgyleGenre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Self-Published THERE WILL BE SPOILERS FOR VOICE OF WAR I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Stones of Light is the second entry in the Threadlight series by fantasy author Zach Argyle. As with the first book, I highly recommend it. The sequel brings […]
By: Zack ArgyleGenre: Epic FantasyPublisher: Self-Published Voice of War is an amazing debut novel by fantasy author Zach Argyle It is an imaginative entry into the epic fantasy genre. I highly recommend it. Mr. Argyle has created a beautiful fantasy world with a unique magic system, outstanding world building and characters. It was a gripping […]