Category: Fantasy

Tales of Piecora 01 – The Emerald Cave by Jason Behnke (Book Review #2135)

The first installment in The Book of Urm series, Tales of Piecora 01 – The Emerald Cave, is a sprawling, intricately crafted fantasy tale that offers readers far more than your typical sword-and-sorcery narrative. Written and illustrated by Jason Behnke, this debut novel is… Continue Reading “Tales of Piecora 01 – The Emerald Cave by Jason Behnke (Book Review #2135)”

Sacred Struggle, A Dragon Rider Fantasy Romance by Rochelle L. Wilcox (Book Review #2133)

Rochelle L. Wilcox’s Sacred Struggle invites readers into a gripping Norse-inspired fantasy world where power, love, and rebellion intertwine. The story follows Sifa, an elf trapped in the hostile land of Vanatia for ten years—a place where elves face imprisonment or death. Using her… Continue Reading “Sacred Struggle, A Dragon Rider Fantasy Romance by Rochelle L. Wilcox (Book Review #2133)”

A Legend of Tara: Fionn the Reviver by Colm Hearne (Book Review #2102)

From the heart of Irish folklore comes a charming and imaginative tale that will transport young readers into a world of ancient legends, mystical creatures, and the enduring power of bravery. A Legend of Tara: Fionn the Reviver by Colm Hearne is an enchanting… Continue Reading “A Legend of Tara: Fionn the Reviver by Colm Hearne (Book Review #2102)”

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)”