A place where fantasy surpasses reality
Lions 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…
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Smoke 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 MoreGive in to the Feeling by Sarah Zama Published 3/4/2016 Ages 16+ “Chicago 1924 When Susie dances with Blood in Simon’s speakeasy, she discovers there’s a new world beyond the things she owns and the things she’s allowed to do. Blood values her thoughts, her feelings and offers his respect for her as a person.…
Read MoreA Ranger’s Tale by Mysti Parker Published 6/6/2014 Ages 14+ “In the high elf city of Leogard, an elven noblewoman longs to leave her gilded cage. A half-breed former pirate wants nothing more than to escape his guilty past. Easier said than done… Caliphany Aranea, nearly a century old, leads an enviable life as high…
Read MoreAlora: The Wander-Jewel by Tamie Dearen Published 2/13/2014 Ages 12+ Alora: The Wander-Jewel is a YA fantasy novel written by Tamie Dearen, and while this book marks Miss Dearen’s first foray into fantasy writing, she writes a book that is both ambitious in scope and fun to read. “Fifteen-year-old Alora has visions. Only while in…
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