Marc Aplin's Blog, page 4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Published on July 18, 2025 09:00