Category: Fantasy

The Department of Adventuring: Into the Deep by Three Kobold in a Trench Coat (Book Review #2094)

Blending epic fantasy, urban adventure, and laugh-out-loud absurdity, The Department of Adventuring: Into the Deep is an unforgettable debut that feels like Dungeons & Dragons was tossed into a blender with The X-Files, Good Omens, and just a dash of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

The Skyman’s Legacy by Pete Kramer (Book Review #2090)

Pete Kramer’s The Skyman’s Legacy launches readers into a richly conceived world of soaring “cloud-reachers,” labyrinthine espionage, and warring superpowers. From the very first chapter, it’s clear that Kramer delights in plunging his characters into tense, high-flying exploits—both literally and figuratively. The result is… Continue Reading “The Skyman’s Legacy by Pete Kramer (Book Review #2090)”

Between Heaven and Saturn: Eye of Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso (Book Review #2088)

Between Heaven and Saturn: Eye of Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso transports readers into a mesmerizing realm where mythic gods vie for power alongside mortal rulers, and vampiric curses reshape destinies. Set against a lavish backdrop of grand castles and timeless temples, this second… Continue Reading “Between Heaven and Saturn: Eye of Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso (Book Review #2088)”

Ellen in Puzantium by CE Huntingdon (Book Review #2073)

In Ellen in Puzantium, CE Huntingdon invites readers on a riotously absurd, heart-filled journey through a world that defies logic, embraces the weird, and celebrates the power of unlikely heroes. Imagine Monty Python crashing into Discworld, narrated by a talking dog with a penchant… Continue Reading “Ellen in Puzantium by CE Huntingdon (Book Review #2073)”

The Qaraq, Book One of the Reincarnation Chronicles by Stephen Weinstock (Book Review #2058)

Stephen Weinstock’s 1001: The Qaraq is an imaginative and deeply layered debut in The Reincarnation Chronicles series. Blending elements of magical realism, psychological drama, and spiritual exploration, the novel centers on Sahara Fleming, a pregnant woman plagued by vivid visions of past lives—ranging from… Continue Reading “The Qaraq, Book One of the Reincarnation Chronicles by Stephen Weinstock (Book Review #2058)”

Prince of Ruin: An Occasional King Novel by Hannah Marie and Caeli Rose (Book Review #2056)

In a literary era increasingly saturated with romance-forward fantasy, Prince of Ruin: An Occasional King Novel boldly charts its own course through grit, gallows humor, and deep moral introspection. Co-authored by sisters Hannah Marie and Caeli Rose, this debut entry in a long-planned series… Continue Reading “Prince of Ruin: An Occasional King Novel by Hannah Marie and Caeli Rose (Book Review #2056)”

Exploring the Dark and Light in The Shattered Morningstar by Zwahk Muchoney (Book Review #2051)

In The Shattered Morningstar, Zwahk Muchoney offers a unique blend of darkness and humor, weaving together three interconnected stories that explore different facets of the supernatural world. The first story delves into Lucifer’s terrifying descent into madness. We see the Morningstar, once the most… Continue Reading “Exploring the Dark and Light in The Shattered Morningstar by Zwahk Muchoney (Book Review #2051)”

Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones (Book Review #2044)

Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones is a dark and twisted psychological thriller set in a small-town Michigan where secrets, lies, and betrayal swirl around a group of teenagers who find themselves caught in a deadly game. With its sinister atmosphere, mounting tension,… Continue Reading “Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones (Book Review #2044)”

Stoneslayer: Book One – Scandal by Candace Lynn Talmadge (Book Review #2038)

Stoneslayer: Book One – Scandal is a captivating paranormal fiction novel that blends ancient mysteries, political intrigue, and extraordinary female power. Set in a richly imagined world filled with historical layers and fantastical elements, the book introduces Lieutenant Helen Andros, a fierce and complex… Continue Reading “Stoneslayer: Book One – Scandal by Candace Lynn Talmadge (Book Review #2038)”