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July 28, 2025

In Solitude’s Shadow by David Green

... sharp, character-driven fantasy with teeth, full of heart, heartbreak, and hard choices. If you want magic with meaning, battles with consequences, and a cast that actually makes you care, don’t miss this one.
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Published on July 28, 2025 09:00

July 26, 2025

SPFBO 10 Champions League: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung – Review

...a clever, gritty little gem. A witty, tightly written fantasy adventure with a phenomenal lead, great humor, surprising emotional depth, and just enough chaos to keep things unpredictable.
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Published on July 26, 2025 14:19

SPFBO 10 Champions League: The Thief Who Pulled on Trouble’s Braids by Michael McClung

...a clever, gritty little gem. A witty, tightly written fantasy adventure with a phenomenal lead, great humor, surprising emotional depth, and just enough chaos to keep things unpredictable.
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Published on July 26, 2025 14:19

SPFBO 10 Champions League – The Thief Who Pulled on Troubles Braids by Michael McClung – Review

...a clever, gritty little gem. A witty, tightly written fantasy adventure with a phenomenal lead, great humor, surprising emotional depth, and just enough chaos to keep things unpredictable.
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Published on July 26, 2025 14:19

July 25, 2025

Bounty Inc. by Adam Holcombe – ARC Review

Bounty Inc. is a fun, surprisingly heartfelt but sharp space adventure about building something of your own, finding your people, and figuring things out along the way.Expect banter, bounty hunting, found family, and a touch of heartache, but in the best way.
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Published on July 25, 2025 09:00

Bounty Inc by Adam Holcombe – Review

Bounty Inc ia a fun, surprisingly heartfelt but sharp space adventure about building something of your own, finding your people, and figuring things out along the way.Expect banter, bounty hunting, found family, and a touch of heartache, but in the best way.
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Published on July 25, 2025 09:00

July 23, 2025

Prince of Fools by Mark Lawrence

...in typical Lawrence fashion the ending left me with just enough questions that I need to read the next book to have some closure.
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Published on July 23, 2025 09:00

July 21, 2025

Engines of Empire by Max Carver

A timely AI-dystopia with strong narration, bold worldbuilding, and a few sharp edges that don’t always cut cleanly, but still leave a mark.
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Published on July 21, 2025 09:00

Engines of Empire by Max Carver – Review

A timely AI-dystopia with strong narration, bold worldbuilding, and a few sharp edges that don’t always cut cleanly, but still leave a mark.
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Published on July 21, 2025 09:00

July 18, 2025

Orishas Among Mortals – Collection 1: An Old Gods Story by Antoine Bandele

... a vibrant, myth-rich (African meets Greek) short story collection that makes for a great entry point into the TJ Young universe. With standout narration and immersive audio touches.
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Published on July 18, 2025 09:00