Welcome to our first SPFBO 9 update! Since Olivia had only 4 books in her batch, she decided to skip the elimination round post, and jump straight at the semi-finalist reveal part of the process.
Four Seasons in Japan by Nick Bradley
Timy reviews Four Seasons in Japan, a standalone novel by Nick Bradley.
Interview with Kate Schumacher
Kate Schumacher, the author of Shadow of Fire, as an SPFBO 9 spotlight choose an interview and so, we sat down for a chat!
The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
Timy reviews The Square of Sevens, a standalone Mystery / Historical Fiction novel by Laura Shepherd-Robinson. Out on June 22, 2023 by Mantle.
A Rake of His Own by A.J. Lancaster
Timy reviews A Rake of His Own, the fifth (standalone) book in A.J. Lancaster’s Fantasy Romance series, Stariel.
Stuck in the Pages – R. R. Hunter
R. R. Hunter, author of The Untold Prophecy, chose Stuck in the Pages and so, let’s see how he did with it!
The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams
Timy reviews The Twilight Garden, Sara Nisha Adams’ Contemporary Fiction standalone novel.
Gods of the Wyrdwood by RJ Barker
Timy reviews Gods of the Wyrdwood, the first book in RJ Barker’s epic fantasy trilogy, Forsaken. Out by Orbit on June 22, 2023.
Challenge Check-In – May 2023
My Challenge Check-In for May 2023 in which I talk about how I did with my reading challenges this month, and offer you 5-5 recs for 2 The Sound of Madness Reading Challenge prompts. Which are Shut Up and Dance, and Keepsake.
Haggis MacBrawn’s Dishy Secret by Karen McCompostine
Timy reviews Haggis MacBrawn’s Dishy Secret, the first book in Karen McCompostine’s The Edible Highlander Comedic Fantasy Romance trilogy.