Night Owls by Stephen Gay
Techno-beats meet lunar heisty rebellion: Gay crafts a vibrant, neon-soaked SFF thriller where underground rave culture clashes with corporate tyranny.
Centauri's Shadow by Ross Garner
A masterfully written, gut-wrenching invasion epic: Garner weaves a non-linear tapestry of trauma, guilt, and the devastating cost of an interstellar war.
Alien Incursion by Brandon Ellis and Max Wolfe
A high-octane jump through the multiverse: a relatable, cinematic, explosive thrill ride where shifting realities and divergent histories collide head-on.
A Memory of Song: First Verse of the Last Ballad by Scott Palmer
For those who enjoy being challenged by a narrative that refuses to explain itself, this is a phenomenal achievement. Its flavors stay with you for a long time.
Night Songs by Alli Dyer
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.
Introducing the SFF Insiders SPFBO XI Team
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.
Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan
Military fantasy reminiscent of Malazan and First Law. McClellan paints a dusky world full of earth-shaking events featuring gods, revolutions, and magic.
The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher
By way of T. Kingfisher’s clever worldbuilding, haunting narratives, and authentic characters, Kingfisher has become one of my all-time favorite authors.
ShadowBane By Cal Logan
Grim folklore, colder steel—ShadowBane stalks through a world ruled by demons and duty, where every choice cuts deeper than even the sharpest blade.
Dierock 88 by S.A. Oliver
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.
Mistress Of Bones by Maria Z. Medina
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.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Pearl Poet
Three English legends from a time when the national mythos is still germinating. Tolkien’s translations exemplify the power of stories to forge identity.
This Raging Sea by De Elizabeth
I absolutely loved This Raging Sea, and I believe Elizabeth has created something really incredible, if not groundbreaking, tantalizing, and compelling, here.
Hammerfall by Rob J. Hayes
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.
Conan the Barbarian Vol. 1 - Bound in Black Stone by Jim Zub
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...
We Burned So Brightly by TJ Klune
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.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 2 - Battle Tendency by Hirohiko Araki
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).
Curse of the Fallen by H.C. Newell
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.
What Feasts At Night by T. Kingfisher
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 by Joe Abercrombie
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.