I’m back without another batch of books! I think by the end of the week, we’ll have announced all quarter finalists. For now, I’ve got four books to talk about. All books were read by at least two members of the Wayward Stars for 20-25%. Thieves of Joy I took on Thieves of Joy as Read More
SPSFC: Thieves of Joy, The Tide Erases All, I’m in Sci-Fi Hell, Tropical Punch
ARC Review: The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard
Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley, for providing a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Red Scholar’s Wake is the first full novel in the Xuya universe created by Aliette de Bodard. I’ve read nearly every story set in it and I loved all of them, so I was Read More
Cover Reveal: We Deserve to Exist: An Inked in Gray Anthology
It’s been a hot minute but it’s finally time to talk more about this exciting project! I submitted a short story months ago and was accepted to be part of this anthology. No Monster of Frankstein will be in this fantastic collection and I’m honoured to share the pages with all these other talented authors. Read More
Book Spotlight: Zoo by A.C. Cross
Zoo by A.C. Cross Genre: Dark Humor Length: 41 pages Pre-order now! Summary Welcome to the Zoo! Inside, you won’t find tigers or lions but Anxieties galore. You’ll crawl through the Depression Caves and gallivant through the Regret Gardens. You’ll see wondrous creatures that will tug at the very heart of you. And at the Read More
BBNYA Book Spotlight: Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke Genre: Fantasy (dark, epic) Published: 27 October 2018 Length: 335 Pages Summary How far would you go into the darkness to reclaim what you have lost? Lidan Tolak is the fiercest of her father’s daughters; more than capable of one day leading her clan. But caught between her warring Read More
SPSFC: Aztra’s Mirror, The Rax: Out of Darkness, and Intergalactic Bastard
We’re back again with some SPSFC news! Some good, some bad. All of the books were read by at least two people, and at least 20%-25% before we voted (with a small exception for a NMS/DNF from me). Our opinions are collected into one. Since I read all three of these, and my opinion on Read More
BBNYA Book spotlight: NACL: Eye of the Storm by Allegra Pescatore & E. Sands
NACL: Eye of the Storm by Allegra Pescatore & E.Sands Genre: Arcanepunk, Science-Fantasy Published: September 13, 2020 by Ao Collective Publishing Length: 535 Pages Summary Lani should never have trusted a that started with the words, “So, I have an idea, but first you need a drink.” When a crazy Precog handed Lani the coordinates Read More
BBNYA Book Spotlight: Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olsen
Miss Percy’s Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby Olsen Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fantasy Published: 26 October 2021 Length: 421 Pages Summary Miss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon. Ah, but we’ve already got ahead of ourselves… Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped Read More
BBNYA Book Spotlight: Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera
Emma and the Minotaur by Jon Herrera Genre: MG Fantasy Published: 8 April 2020 Length: 207 Pages Summary All stories are true. All legends are real. Emma Wilkins must face the monster in the woods for the fate of the world. Emma Wilkins is eleven years old and lives on Belle Street. Determined to help Read More
Book Spotlight: They Lie Here by NS Ford
They Lie Here by N S Ford Genre: Mystery Thriller Published: 4 November 2022 Length: 271 pages Summary TWO MYSTERIES. ONE CITY. MANY LIES. Kat Green has made a career out of tracking down reclusive former celebrities. When she moves to the quaint English city of Waelminster, she’s on the trail of enigmatic pop star Read More