Book Review: A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark
A superbly rendered world rich in lore and mythology, wonderfully diverse characters, and intriguing political factions.
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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Book Review: The Devil And The Loch Ard Gorge by Leanbh Pearson
The Devil and the Loch Ard Gorge is one of those stories that will leave you musing on how horror is often of our own making.
- Nov 12
- 2 min
Book review: Of Honey and Wildfires by Sarah Chorn
A lyrical fantasy with characters that feel real enough to walk beside you. An absolute must-read.
- Nov 4
- 2 min
Book review: The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham
If you’re in the mood for a pacey, high-octane, heart-filled magical adventure, this book should definitely be at the top of your list.
- Oct 30
- 2 min
Book Review: Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
One for fantasy fans who like their stories gritty, epic, and with a side of magic and monsters.
- Oct 17
- 2 min
Book Review: The Devil Took Her: Tales of Horror
Horror fans rejoice! Award-winning Kiwi horror author Michael Botur is back with this skin-crawlingly good collection of horror tales.
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Book Review: How To Get A Girlfriend (When You're A Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno
If you want a short, upbeat read that will have you smiling afterward, check this one out.
- Oct 10
- 2 min
Book Review: Nice Dragons Finish Last by Rachel Aaron
If you want an urban fantasy with fresh flair, loveable characters, and a pacey plot with (very) light romance, absolutely give this a read.
- Sep 10
- 2 min
Book Review: Unsouled (Cradle #1) by Will Wright
If you love pacey, action-adventure fantasy with an underdog hero who steadily grows more powerful, this is absolutely worth a read.
- Sep 9
- 2 min
Book Review: A Wizard's Guide To Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
There is a lot to love about this story. And if the title alone doesn't sell it, I'm going to add one more thing: Bread wizard.
- Sep 9
- 2 min
Book Review: Winter Masquerade by Kevin Klehr
Move over Alice and Wonderland, this mad hatter's dreamscape delves deep into the weird and mysterious, and ultimately, romance.
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Book Review: A Wind From The Rift by Bonnie Wynne
If you love darker coming of age fantasies full of magic, floating cities and gods who walk among mortals, you will not be disappointed.
- Aug 31
- 1 min
Book Review: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
The Kaiju Preservation Society is a story brimming with child-like excitement, hilarious banter and, of course, fun.
- Aug 6
- 2 min
Book Review: The Many Deaths Of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade
5/5 for the heady mix of ghosts, talking crows, sentient cigarettes, self-aware temples, and gods walking among humanity.
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Book Review: The Part About The Dragon Was (Mostly) True by Sean Gibson
This book is like a DnD campaign on a bender. The closest comparison I can think of is Vox Machina meets Pratchett’s trope twisting.
- Jul 18
- 3 min
Book Review: Disenchanted by Brianna Sugalski
Disenchanted is an enemies-to-lovers coming of age story that reminds us of the ugliness of prejudice.
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Book Review: A Dead End Job by Justin Alcala
What do you get when you mix Dresden Files with Sandman Slim and throw in a dash of Pratchett? A Dead End Job by Justin Alcala.
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Book Review: The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe
The Life Giver by Jase Puddicombe is a YA fantasy with a compelling mystery and a good dousing of dystopia.
- Jul 2
- 3 min
Book Review: Bluebells by Leanbh Pearson
Bluebells by Leanbh Pearson is a compelling mix of paranormal romance meets dystopian alternate history.
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