Yearly Archives: 2025
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THE SCOUR by Richard Swan (BOOK REVIEW)
“He was in a forest, but not one of trees. Here, hundreds of dead black arms jutted up from the ground, whilst a cold, powerful wind ... -
SLOW GODS by Claire North (BOOK REVIEW)
From one of the most original and dazzling voices in speculative fiction comes an intergalactic tale of conspiracy, war and the fall of empires. My name ... -
BIRD ON A BLADE by Rose Bitterly (THE MONSTER BOTHERER)
Welcome to THE MONSTER BOTHERER! We are thrilled to welcome back Emma Penman, who exclusively reviews monster romance, and has returned for another week of Monster ... -
BIG TIME by Jordan Prosser (BOOK REVIEW)
“The people in your life are a form of time travel; knowing them, then losing them, is like pausing the hand on a clock.” “Is it ... -
Interview with LL MacRae (THE BROKEN SWORD)
Lauren is a British fantasy author of character-driven stories and epic adventure. Her books contain dragons, bucket-loads of magic, less conventional characters, and are typically fun ... -
A MARRIAGE OF UNDEAD INCONVENIENCE by Stephanie Burgis (BOOK REVEW)
“You may now be my husband,” she enunciated tightly, “but I will not be listening to another word you say until I’ve had a proper cup ... -
HOW TO SURVIVE CAMPING: THE MAN WITH NO SHADOW by Bonnie Quinn (BOOK REVIEW)
“Humans can be monsters too. You’re just able to choose that for yourselves” Bonnie has been writing for a long time, since she had access ... -
Interview with Ree, Javani, and Captain Manatas (THE IRON ROAD)
We have a special treat on the Hive today! To celebrate the publication of The Iron Road, the final instalment in David Wragg’s Tales of the ... -
THE MAGICIAN OF TIGER CASTLE by Louis Sachar (BOOK REVIEW)
The beloved author of Holes presents his first adult novel, a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the unexpected magic all around us. Long ... -
EMILY WILDE’S COMPENDIUM OF LOST TALES by Heath Fawcett (BOOK REVIEW)
This review may contain spoilers for the first two books in the series, so be warned! “I must write it down. For it is in ...