Marc Aplin's Blog, page 7

Overall, I really enjoyed the blend of cozy comfort and emotional depth, with just the right amount of darkness to keep things interesting.

All in all, We Seek No Kings is a bold, inclusive, and refreshingly different fantasy that breaks molds in all the best ways. Despite a few narrative bumps, it’s a story with heart, vision, and a world I was genuinely glad to spend time in.

Today we are interviewing friend of the site and soon-to-debut author, A. A. Freeman! Okay to be fair she is already an author, but next month will be the release of her first full length novel, Echo of the Larkspur! While her novella series is based on fantasy retellings of fairy tales, her new book is science fiction, and, well, let's have her tell us a bit more about it!

he mystery, action, and dynamic character interactions kept me glued to the pages, and I found myself resenting every interruption that pulled me away from reading.

If you enjoy clever dialogue, dark humour, strong character dynamics, and a good dose of magical intrigue, you might find yourself unexpectedly swept up in this series

In the end, The Bones Beneath My Skin is a beautifully strange, emotionally rich book about what it means to connect. With others, and with ourselves.

It's June first. It's time for the third round of SPFBO X!It's the 10 year anniversary of SPFBO, and we’re celebrating it with a Champions League round. All 10 finalists are now facing off against each other!

If you’re looking for an urban fantasy that avoids the usual tropes and delivers a fun, lighthearted mystery with a touch of the macabre, Greta Helsing is a must-read.

Code of the Communer is a beautifully crafted, deeply immersive fantasy that more than deserves to be on readers' radars.

Warlock at Law is a fresh and clever take on urban fantasy, with a distinctive voice, a great sense of humor, and a lot of heart.