The pitch drew me in, but I was hooked by the vivid writing, the raw characters, and the unique but relatable struggles that Dyer’s main character, Rhea, faced.

We are proud to announce that we will be one of ten judging teams participating in the eleventh annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off hosted by ark Lawrence.

Military fantasy reminiscent of Malazan and First Law. McClellan paints a dusky world full of earth-shaking events featuring gods, revolutions, and magic.

By way of T. Kingfisher’s clever worldbuilding, haunting narratives, and authentic characters, Kingfisher has become one of my all-time favorite authors.

Grim folklore, colder steel—ShadowBane stalks through a world ruled by demons and duty, where every choice cuts deeper than even the sharpest blade.

Incarcerated on the brutal moon Dierock 88 for his father's sins, Atlas must evolve or die. A thrilling, nostalgic sci-fi gem of survival and resilience.

Medina’s Mistress of Bones was an absolutely compelling read, perfect for avid readers looking for a fresh take on the dark side of fantasy and fiction.

Three English legends from a time when the national mythos is still germinating. Tolkien’s translations exemplify the power of stories to forge identity.

I absolutely loved This Raging Sea, and I believe Elizabeth has created something really incredible, if not groundbreaking, tantalizing, and compelling, here.

Hammerfall is a vicious peek into a world of angel-eating demons and dark, child sacrifices intent on releasing Sin upon a gritty world straight out of Norse mythology.

A Sword & Sorcery, action-adventure doesn't get better than this, like honestly. A brand new saga feat. the beloved Conan the Barbarian by Robert E. Howard...

A sensitive exploration of humanity at its best & worst in the face of inevitable doom. I cried reading this bittersweet road trip at the end of the world.

Some parts were better, others worse, but overall still as epic & absurd. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure continues in exactly the weird ways you’d expect (or won’t).

A dark, epic fantasy steeped in an Elder Scrolls–like atmosphere. Newell excels in delivering an emotional rollercoaster full of sharp banter and raw brutality.

A talented and prolific horror and fantasy author, T. Kingfisher truly knows how to write a narrative that surprises, compels, and scares in equal measures.

The Blade Itself is a gritty character study in depravity and anti-heroism with dark, grim humor that had me cackling in the twisted recesses of my soul.

Abecassis’s work is outstanding in a way that skilled authors are outstanding: her writing pulls you in with intrigue, and you stay for her authorial voice.

Argyle provides deep emotional depth while building a fast-paced blitz of a ride. This first book of the Threadlight series hits in all the right ways.

Eerie and dark, this story is one that will stick with readers, especially early readers who hope to dive into new genres and expand their reading pallets.

Twisted in a good way, Lord Mute’s story ends in a fittingly absurd fashion in this second part. A novella that you can’t help but read in a single sitting.