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July 14, 2022
Steel Guardian by Cameron Coral – SPSFC Finalist Review
*Disclaimer* Everyone is different and likes and dislikes different things. Reading is no exception. One person’s all-time favorite might seem too bland or too high stakes for another. That being said, the opinions of our judges in this contest are just that, opinions. Just because we let a book go, doesn’t mean it isn’t good. […]
Published on July 14, 2022 08:13
July 11, 2022
The Last Ranger by J.D.L. Rosell – Kickstarter
Today I need to tell you about an amazing book because it has a Kickstarter running. Until now it was only available via the Kindle Vella format, but it is going to be made available for a wider audience! As I absolutely adored the book, I am very excited to finally be able to recommend […]
Published on July 11, 2022 23:00
July 10, 2022
In the Orbit of Sirens by T. A. Bruno – SPSFC Finalist Review
*Disclaimer* Everyone is different and likes and dislikes different things. Reading is no exception. One person’s all-time favorite might seem too bland or too high stakes for another. That being said, the opinions of our judges in this contest are just that, opinions. Just because we let a book go, doesn’t mean it isn’t good. […]
Published on July 10, 2022 23:00
July 7, 2022
Iron Truth by S. A. Tholin – SPSFC Finalist Review
*Disclaimer* Everyone is different and likes and dislikes different things. Reading is no exception. One person’s all-time favorite might seem too bland or too high stakes for another. That being said, the opinions of our judges in this contest are just that, opinions. Just because we let a book go, doesn’t mean it isn’t good. […]
Published on July 07, 2022 23:00
July 6, 2022
A Star Named Vega by Benjamin J. Roberts – SPSFC Finalist Review
*Disclaimer* Everyone is different and likes and dislikes different things. Reading is no exception. One person’s all-time favorite might seem too bland or too high stakes for another. That being said, the opinions of our judges in this contest are just that, opinions. Just because we let a book go, doesn’t mean it isn’t good. […]
Published on July 06, 2022 03:14
July 3, 2022
Duckett & Dyer: Dicks for Hire by G. M. Nair – SPSFC Finalist Review
Michael Duckett is fed up with his life. His job is a drag, and his roommate and best friend of fifteen years, Stephanie Dyer, is only making him more anxious with her lazy irresponsibility. Things continue to escalate when they face the threat of imminent eviction from their palatial 5th floor walk-up and find that […]
Published on July 03, 2022 23:00
June 28, 2022
The Legend of Vox Machina – Amazon Series Review
The Legend of Vox Machina: A Kickstarter campaign based on the early adventures of Critical Role’s campaign one that wanted to raise $750,000, blew past that goal in 40 minutes and went to raise over 11 million dollars back in 2019. A Kickstarter campaign based on a Dungeons & Dragons game that aimed to fund […]
Published on June 28, 2022 23:00
June 27, 2022
Red Winter by Annette Marie: Japanese Urban Fantasy
As a lover of Asian-themed fantasy, and always a judge of a book by its cover, I had wanted to read Annette Marie’s Japanese urban fantasy, Red Winter, for quite some time. Whether I picked it up in a Kindle Deal or Prime Reading, it had been sitting on my TBR for a few years. […]
Published on June 27, 2022 10:31
June 24, 2022
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
Fans and readers of epic fantasy are familiar with the trope of one or more protagonists embarking on a quest to save the world, the empire, the country, etc. Historical fantasy incorporates most of these tropes, and their elements, and present them within a realistic narrative. For example, is there only one way to save […]
Published on June 24, 2022 07:13
June 22, 2022
They Came from Beyond the Grave! – Role-Playing Game Review
Onyx Path Publishing Written by: Michael Barker, John Burke, Dixie Cochran, Rachel Cole, Matthew Dawkins, Joshua Alan Doetsch, Klara Horskjær Herbøl, Jason Inczauskis, Danielle Lauzon, Lauren Roy, Bianca Savazzi, Robert Walker, Eddy Webb, and Rachel Wilkinson Developed by: Matthew Dawkins Creative Director: Richard Thomas Editor: Matt Click Graphic Designer: Ron Thompson Art Director: Mike Chaney […]
Published on June 22, 2022 10:22