Book Snapshot Author – M. R. Carey Genre – Dark fantasy fable Length – 400 Pages Publisher – Orbit, June 2026 Vibe – Magical, unique, enchanting My Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 Carey delivers another fantastically enchanting fantasy tale, perfect for fans of the excellent Once Was Willem What It’s About In a kingdom forgotten by history,Continue reading “The Tinderbox – Review”
Category Archives: Fantasy
The Knave of Graves – Review
Book Snapshot Author – S. J. Shank Genre – Dark Fantasy Length – 338 pages Publisher – Self Published, July 2025 Vibe – Unique, dark, humorous, folklore My Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A unique and entrancing book, strange and beguiling in its telling What It’s About Jeppo loathes his hometown and he can scarcely tolerate theContinue reading “The Knave of Graves – Review”
The Space Between the Trees – Review
Book Snapshot Author – Norm Konyu Genre – Supernatural Horror, Graphic Novel Length – 104 pages Publisher – Titan Comics Vibe – Dream-like, disjointed My Rating – 3.5 stars The story has less depth than Konyu’s other graphic novels but the artwork is still just as stunning What It’s About A journey through mystery andContinue reading “The Space Between the Trees – Review”
A Sword of Gold and Ruin – Review
Book Snapshot Author – Anna Smith Spark Genre – Fantasy, Folklore Length – 352 pages Publisher – Flame Tree Publishing Vibe – Lyrical, mythical, unique My Rating – ☆☆☆☆☆ Anna Smith Spark continues to push the boundaries with her unique and refreshing brand of fantasy What It’s About The sequel to the masterpiece folk horrorContinue reading “A Sword of Gold and Ruin – Review”
The Scour – Review
Book Snapshot Author – Richard Swan Genre – Fantasy Length – 193 pages Publisher – Grimdark Magazine, 20th October 2025 Vibe – Mysterious, compelling, foreboding, spooky My Rating – ★★★★★ A brilliantly engrossing and haunting murder-mystery fantasy What It’s About In the dying port town of Gdansburg, Sir Konrad Vonvalt finds the unthinkable: a fellowContinue reading “The Scour – Review”
Beyond the Deepwoods – An enchanting blast of warm nostalgia
Book Snapshot Authors – Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell Genre – Fantasy (Children’s) Length – 285 Publisher – Doubleday, October 1998 Vibe – Adventure, discovery, perilous, wondrous My Rating – ☆☆☆☆☆ A wonderful journey of discovery and adventure in the perilous Deepwoods What It’s About Abandoned at birth in the perilous Deepwoods, Twig is broughtContinue reading “Beyond the Deepwoods – An enchanting blast of warm nostalgia”
Liminal Monster by Luke Tarzian – A poetic, grief-soaked journey through darkness and light
Book Snapshot Author – Luke Tarzian Genre – Dark liminal fantasy/memoir Length – 74 pages Publisher – Self published, 27th August 2025 Vibe – Oneiric, poetic, grief-soaked, metafictional, liminal, emotionally raw, experimental. My Rating – ★★★★ A poetic and often surreal exploration of grief and identity — part fever dream, part raw memoir What It’sContinue reading “Liminal Monster by Luke Tarzian – A poetic, grief-soaked journey through darkness and light”
Downlands by Norm Konyu – A hauntingly beautiful graphic novel
Book Snapshot Author – Norm Konyu Genre – Ghost story Length – 292 pages (hardback) Publisher – Titan Comics, 13th May 2025 Vibe – Melancholy, reflective, atmopsheric My Rating – 5/5 stars (the best graphic novel I’ve read and one of my new favourite books) Downlands is a wonderful book, evoking a strong sense ofContinue reading “Downlands by Norm Konyu – A hauntingly beautiful graphic novel”
Hall of Bones – Review
Author – Tim Hardie Pages – 421 Genre – Norse inspired fantasy Publishing Information – Self Published, 25th November 2020 Blurb In the remote land of Laskar the seven ruling clans have vied with each other for power for over a century. The son of the Reavesburg Clan Chief, Rothgar, has been groomed all hisContinue reading “Hall of Bones – Review”
5 Reasons You Should Read Island of the Dying Goddess
A guest post from Ronit J Book Details Title: Island of the Dying GoddessAuthor: Ronit JRelease Date: May 1, 2025Formats: Ebook, Paperback & Hardcover Imagine you are out in the open sea, and are struck with a disastrous storm. You wake up stranded on an island, where the air looks diseased, the trees and peopleContinue reading “5 Reasons You Should Read Island of the Dying Goddess”
