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You Killed My Dragon by Andrew Johnston Book Review
You Killed My Dragon is the start to a high fantasy filled with politics and revenge. This is one for readers who enjoy darker fantasy and downtrodden characters that will need to rise against the challenges before them.

Tabitha Tomala
Oct 102 min read


Fool by K. R. Lockhaven Book Review
Fool is a great standalone novel for those who enjoy darker fantasy tales and deep relationships. The dynamics created for Kyrien and Acali are wonderful, and character driven readers would thoroughly enjoy this novel.

Tabitha Tomala
Oct 92 min read


Through Gates of Garnet and Gold by Seanan McGuire Book Review
Through Gates of Garnet and Gold is a wonderful blend of dark and urban fantasy. The stakes and tensions are high, creating a fast-paced and engaging novella. Despite being novella length, readers will be left feeling as if they have gone on a worthy adventure and crave more of the series.

Tabitha Tomala
Mar 152 min read


A Second Life Worth Living by Karen Lucia SFINCs3 Book Review
The writing style of A Second Worth Living is brutally honest and filled with emotion. The story does not hesitate to show the darker parts of humanity and ignorance while also creating relatable characters.

Tabitha Tomala
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Book of Night by Holly Black Book Review
Readers who enjoy watching characters claw their way out of bad situations and struggle both internally and externally will enjoy Book of Night.

Tabitha Tomala
Sep 8, 20252 min read
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