Tag: fantasy
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10 Of The Greatest SFF Curse Words, Ranked
Made-up cursing in fiction is hard, folks. There are many reasons SFF writers avoid having their characters dropping F-bombs, ranging from appealing to the widest audience ... -
The Hive Reads… The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams
Welcome to the fourth instalment of our ‘Hive Reads’ feature! (You can read the others here.) After settling on The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams as our April ... -
King of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist
“For Centuries, the five greatest Kingdoms of North and South Tembria, twin continents on the world of Garn, have coexisted in peace. But the balance of ... -
The Whitefire Crossing by Courtney Schafer
I’ve been introduced to more styles of fantasy writing in the past year than I knew even existed, which is inevitable as the genre evolves. One ... -
Godblind by Anna Stephens
Anna Stephens’ Godblind features a cast of GRRMartin-ian proportions, though I leave it to the reader to discover if they are as vulnerable to the winds ... -
Dragon Road by Joseph Brassey
Full Disclosure: While I pre-ordered this book (who wouldn’t?) I also received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. This was so ... -
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
The biggest issue I had with The Bear and the Nightingale is that the titular Bear is not identified until halfway through, and the Nightingale does ... -
Of Gods and Men by Stephen Aryan
The Good: Good old fashioned heroic-fantasy for a modern audience; plenty that feels familiar, but with a tweak there, a twist here, or a turn-the-trope-on-its-head over ... -
Servant of Rage by A.Z. Anthony
Servant of Rage by A.Z. Anthony is the first book in the Bloodrage trilogy, a dark fantasy story following the journey of a young bounty hunter ... -
Blood of Assassins by RJ Barker
The Good: A return to one of the most relatable POVs in fantasy; development that breathes life into characters, plot and world alike; more twists and ...
