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Crew of Exiles, by Neal Holtschulte—Book Review
In Neal Holtschulte’s debut novel, humanity has vanished from Earth, leaving behind two unlikely survivors: Beryl, a former god-like being sentenced to live in a failing human body, and Fife, a legendary gamer who discovers she may be the last real person…
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Realms Beyond (The Asanja Saga), by Nick Child—Book Review
Nick Child’s “Realms Beyond” opens with thirty passengers from a Los Angeles airport shuttle awakening on a mysterious grassy plain beneath towering stone monoliths. What begins as confusion quickly escalates into a survival story that blends portal fantasy with coming-of-age themes, as…
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We Must be Titans, by S. J. Heinz—Book Review
S. J. Heinz’s “We Must Be Titans: Office Mythology” is a darkly comic exploration of corporate life that transforms the mundane horrors of office life into an epic tale. Blending memoir-style narration with mythological flourishes, this fictional memoir offers a strikingly original…
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Fangs and Fathoms, A.V. Wilcott—Book Review
“Fangs and Fathoms” is an atmospheric blend of gothic romance, oceanic horror, and speculative mystery. With lush prose, slow-burn intensity, and a vividly immersive setting, A.V. Wilcott invites readers into a world where science and seduction converge. Perfect for fans of Twilight…
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The Sound of the Supernova, by Jordan Butler—Book Review
Gibraltar-based author Jordan Butler’s “The Sound of the Supernova” is an impressive first novel that spans the fantasy and speculative fiction genres. Set largely on the isolated island of Kamini, the work follows Jonah, a young islander in a world of beasts,…
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The Girl Who Flew Over the Honeysuckle Hedge, by Lauren Sangster—Book Review
Writing about trauma presents inherent challenges that have defeated many well-intentioned authors. The material can overwhelm the reader, self-pity can masquerade as insight, and therapeutic process can substitute for genuine storytelling. However, J. Lauren Sangster’s “The Girl Who Flew Over the Honeysuckle…
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Suppose We, by Geoff Nelder—Book Review
“Suppose We” follows the crew of a deep-space vessel approaching the Kepler-20h system after more than a millennium of travel. It opens with the protagonist, French exo-linguist Gaston Poirer, awakening from a thousand-year hibernation to find his spacecraft shadowed by mysterious objects.…
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One More Chance, by Reno R. Mist—Book Review
The debut romance novel of Reno R. Mist, “One More Chance” presents an examination of marital collapse and reconstruction through the lens of time travel. The 380-page novel is like a more speculative fiction-tinged Colleen Hoover novel and is perfect for any…
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Wintersfall, The Legend of Sangareth by M. G. Claybrook—Book Review
M. G. Claybrook’s “Wintersfall: The Legend of Sangareth” is one of those rare fantasy books that manages to be appealing for nearly everyone. Written in a style that blends the epic cadence of Tolkien with the satirical warmth of Brian Jacques and…
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The Seekers: Kirin, by Anton Anderson—Book Review
Anton Anderson’s “The Seekers: Kirin” is a strong entry in the rapidly growing field of independent fantasy. This second installment in The Seekers series shifts focus away from grand prophecies and chosen ones, centring instead on one man driven by conviction in…
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