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1d ago
Gates of Sorrow is a great sequel! While many sequels suffer from middle book syndrome, this was just as enjoyable as the first. As book one ended on a cliffhanger, book two jumps right back into the action. Or rather, into the plot! While there are some action scenes, this book is way more about the people, the plans, the world, and everything going on ..read more
Fantasy Faction
5d ago
Today we are reviewing Cold West, which was Before We Go Blog’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can see the finalist spreadsheet here ..read more
Fantasy Faction
1w ago
Today we are reviewing A Rival Most Vial, which was Lynn’s Books & The Critiquing Chemist’s pick for this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off. You can read their review here. And you can see the finalist spreadsheet here ..read more
Fantasy Faction
1M ago
“Mulan meets Kill Bill” I enjoyed the Blue Eye Samurai much as I enjoyed Solo. Both tell engrossing stories, with complex plots, luscious visuals, and compelling characters; but suffer for being part of an existing setting. For Solo, that is of course the Star Wars universe, and I love watching it as long as I ..read more
Fantasy Faction
1M ago
Earth, air, fire, and water. Primal forces that make up the world and power magic. Why are they such a popular motif in fantasy fiction? Firstly, the theory of the ‘classical elements’ is part of the bedrock of Western thought. Ancient Greek philosophers, such as Plato, suggested the world was literally made up of the ..read more
Fantasy Faction
2M ago
*Disclaimer* Everyone is different and likes and dislikes different things. Reading is no exception. One person’s all-time favorite might seem too bland or too high stakes for another. That being said, the opinions of our judges in this contest are just that, opinions. Just because we let a book go, doesn’t mean it isn’t good ..read more
Fantasy Faction
2M ago
Hello Factioneers! Welcome to our best of list for 2023! We have an amazing group of books this year ranging from debuts to sequels, to ends of series, and even a few prequels! Doorstoppers to quick comfort reads. Fantasy. Science Fiction. Everything you helped pick from the best of the best of last year! We ..read more
Fantasy Faction
4M ago
They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover,” which is a fair and a true statement for many reasons. The most common reason is the cover doesn’t always do the book justice, among other reasons. There is another common reason for not passing judgment on a book’s cover: the title is revealed before a ..read more
Fantasy Faction
4M ago
“Mulan meets Kill Bill” I enjoyed the Blue Eye Samurai much as I enjoyed Solo. Both tell engrossing stories, with complex plots, luscious visuals, and compelling characters; but suffer for being part of an existing setting. For Solo, that is of course the Star Wars universe, and I love watching it as long as I ..read more
Fantasy Faction
5M ago
It’s that time of year again! Time to vote on the best books of 2023! You have until January 31, 2023 to cast your vote, either here in the comments or on our social media. Please only vote in one place. The top 50 books will be announced the first week of February. Socials: Facebook ..read more