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Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon – Review

I liked how the topics were just taken on straight forward, no big philosophical thoughts about it, but also not taken as a given.

Constancy by Tilly Wallace – Review

It's perfect for fans of Scales and Sensibility by Stephanie Burgis, or really everyone who loves a Jane Austen like setting with a fabulous female MC and dragons!

The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston – Review

There's plenty of banter and fun along the guts and gore, which makes it a very entertaining and satisfying read, from start to finish!

Spire Climbers by Rob J. Hayes – Review

Friendship and banter are always a strong draw for me!

Big List of Julia’s Favourite Women writing SFF 2025 update! Part 2

So I did a big list of my favorutite Women Writing SFF before.However I just looked at it, and noticed it was in July 2021, so it seems high time to do an update..

Big List of Julia’s Favourite Women writing SFF 2025 update! Part 1

So I did a big list of my favorutite Women Writing SFF before.However I just looked at it, and noticed it was in July 2021, so it seems high time to do an update..

My 24 Favourite Books I read in 2024

I’m a little bit late, but this year has been utterly crazy with work so far. Today I finally found the time to draft this up! So last year I read a bit less than in years past, as the cute little rescue dog we adopted has taken up quite a bit of my time. […]

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk – Review

It is a great mix of murder mystery, historical sapphic romance, fantasy / mythology blend and family issues.

Unbound by Michael R. Miller – Review

I would definitely highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys an epic fantasy that feels like one of the classics, but has a way more modern and quick style!

When Swords Fall Silent: An Assassination Anthology – Review

As so often with anthologies, When Swords Fall Silent has some stories I loved, some I liked, and one that didn't really work for me.