Arina reviews Marina Lostetter’s dark fantasy debut that commingles humanity, gods, and monsters. The Helm of Midnight is a thrilling grimdark mystery ripe with questions of morality.
SPFBO: Shadow of a Dead God by Patrick Samphire
We continue reviewing the SPFBO 6 Finalists. Our next one up is Shadow of a Dead God by Patrick Samphire, chosen by the Fantasy Faction team.
SPFBO: The Fall of Erlon by Robert H. Fleming
We continue reviewing the SPFBO 6 Finalists. Our next one up is The Fall of Erlon by Robert H. Fleming, chosen by The Critiquing Chemist team.
Where the Waters Turn Black by Benedict Patrick
Timy is reviewing her favorite Yarnsworld novel, Where the Waters Turn Black by Benedict Patrick, which is the second stand-alone novel in the series.
“Where the Waters Turn Black is as close to perfection as a book can be.”
Pawn’s Gambit by Rob J. Hayes
Jen reviews Pawn’s Gambit, the second stand-alone novel in the Mortal Techniques universe. The first is the SPFBO 5 finalist, Never Die.
SPFBO: Voice of War by Zack Argyle
We continue reviewing the SPFBO 6 Finalists. Our next one up is Voice of War by Zack Argyle, chosen by Lynn.
The Shadow in the Glass by JJA Harwood
Timy is reviewing The Shadow in the Glass, JJA Harwood’s debut Gothic Fantasy retelling of Cinderella.
“Though it wasn’t quite to my liking, I think JJA Harwood is someone we should pay attention to in the future. And a piece of advice: be careful what you wish for!”
Songs of Insurrection by JC Kang
Today, as part of Songs of Insurrection’s Release Day Blitz, organized by Storytellers On Tour, Jen is here to review JC Kang’s re-edited and freshly released Epic Fantasy novel, the first in the Dragon Songs Saga. Be sure to check out the giveaway at the bottom of this review.
SPFBO: A Wind from the Wilderness by Suzannah Rowntree
As promised, we continue reviewing the SPFBO 6 Finalists. Our next one up is A Wind from the Wilderness by Suzannah Rowntree, chosen by The Fantasy Hive team.
Sin Eater by Mike Shel
Timy is reviewing Sin Eater, the second book in Mike Shel’s Epic Fantasy series, Iconoclasts.
“It definitely steps up from book one and opens up the scope of the story within the world, building up the foundation of something I expect to be a great ending to the trilogy.”