Last year, we had something of a reckoning. We had seen it before, hurt people lash out when they feel attacked or threatened, but as we put out more reviews, and more eyes were on us, the frequency only increased.
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Last year, we had something of a reckoning. We had seen it before, hurt people lash out when they feel attacked or threatened, but as we put out more reviews, and more eyes were on us, the frequency only increased.
Read MoreStraight Outta Fangton by C. T. Phipps Published Aug. 18th, 2016 The Review – Straight Outta Fangton is Straight Fun The story of Peter Stone is more interesting than his name suggests. He is a vampire whose creator exiled him from New Detroit, a sort of vampire Vegas. He works a low-end job at a…
Read MoreFire and Thorn: A Fantasy by Mary Vee Published Apr. 2nd, 2019 The Review: Fire and Thorn is a Fantasy The first thing that catches us about Fire and Thorn is the subtitle. When we see subtitles, we usually like them to add something to the work they represent. This one does not. It doesn’t…
Read MoreLions of Istan by Fuad Baloch Published Feb. 15th, 2019 The Review A pampered princess anoints herself sultana after her father’s demise. An unassuming guard must conquer his banality. A world immersed in magic, where djinns menace the world of men. All of this has the makings of a fantastic beginning to a tale, and…
Read MoreThe Dragon God Saga: The Wood Cutter’s Son by Thomas Wright The dragons have vanished, and magic is weakening. Wait, this sounds a little familiar. Winters are growing longer, and a northern kingdom is eyeing the fertile lands to its south. Our hero is Morgan, an auspicious third son of a lumber merchant and, well,…
Read MoreSmoke and Summons by Charlie N. Holmberg Sandis is a slave and a vessel for a powerful ancient spirit. Her master, Kazen, uses her power to terrify and hurt others in a dark and crime-ridden city. In order to survive, Sandis flees from her master, though he is eager to have his most prized possession…
Read MoreMagic Born by Odette C. Bell Monique is a witch with more than a few problems. After narrowly avoiding being sacrificed at the Vendex Academy for Magic, she had been on the run. Until now, that is. A random happening has thrust her back into the world from which she has fled. What will become…
Read Morearmaiden of Arna finds its roots deep in our own mythologies and does its best to build some of its own. J. T. Archer is imaginative, and it shows through in his work, which comes across as unique.
Read MoreFantasia Reviews Izaryle’s Will by Levi Samuel Genre – Epic Fantasy Ages 12+ The Will to Survive Izaryle “Dragons! Magic! War! Everything a good Epic Fantasy needs. An ancient evil has awoken, unleashing a long-forgotten darkness upon the world. Gareth, a young sea captain, returns home after a mysterious storm to find his family…
Read MoreFantasia Reviews Fatemarked by David Estes Genre – Epic Fantasy Ages 13+ “They are the fatemarked. Misunderstood. Worshipped. Hated. Murdered at birth. Their time to step into the light has come. An ancient prophecy foretold their coming, the chosen few who will bring peace to a land embroiled in a century of mistrust and war.…
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