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Norylska Groans by Michael R. Fletcher and Clayton W. Snyder – SPFBO #7 Finals 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. […]

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Soulbound: Champions of Death – RPG Supplement Review

Writing: Emmet Byrne, Michael Duxbury, Cat Evans, Cody Faulk, Jordan Goldfarb, Elaine Lithgow, and KC Shi Editing: Christopher Walz Producers: Emmet Byrne, Elaine Lithgow Cover Art: Johan Grenier Illustration: Johan Genier, Álvaro Jiménez, Dániel Kovács, Sam Manley, Clara-Marie Morin, Rafael Teruel, Siman Vlaisavljevi? Graphic Design and Layout: Rory McCormack Proofreading: Lynne M. Meyer Cubicle 7 […]

Critical Role: Vox Machina – Kith & Kin by Marieke Nijkamp

One fun and fascinating thing about being a fantasy geek is how the worlds we love can expand onto multiple platforms and into numerous avenues. Do you like World of Warcraft? Have you heard about the World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook? Enjoy spending time in broken but beautiful world of The Fifth Season? There’s […]

Shadows of Ivory by T. L. Greylock and Bryce O’Connor – SPFBO #7 Finals 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 […]

Stormdancer: What Could Have Been – A Review and Breakdown

In April of last year, the Twitterverse erupted with charges of cultural appropriation in Jay Kristoff’s debut, Stormdancer. I took the accusations with a grain of salt, since the term is bandied about with knee-jerk abandon, and decided that one day, I’d dig Stormdancer off the slopes of Mount TBR to find out for myself. […]

Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar – SPFBO #7 Finals 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 […]

J. T. Greathouse Interview – The Hand of the Sun King

The Hand of the Sun King by J. T. Greathouse tells the story of one boy, growing to be a man, trapped between two worlds, struggling to please both, and consumed by an ambition that sets him on the path to save or destroy everything he holds dear. Told in the first person, The Hand […]

The Unbroken by C. L. Clark

In recent years, the fantasy genre has become more expansive with new narratives written by diverse and multicultural authors. Some of these narratives led to the emergence of new subgenres (i.e., historical fantasy) and other narratives present insight into the author’s heritage and their history—most of which is unknown to the general public. C. L. […]

Fantasy-Faction’s Top 50 SFF Books of 2021

Happy New Year fantasy fans! We made it through another one. Amazing, isn’t it? And yes, I know it’s February. But I think we need more pats on the back for making it through 2021 than other years. (Also, for making it through 2020. Good job on that too!) For those who have been following […]

Richard’s 2021 SFF Media Round Up

[Editor’s Note: This is a month late. My fault.] It’s been another tumultuous year, but science fiction and fantasy books, games and shows have been there to get us through once again. Here’s a look back at my year in SFF. Anything mentioned here has my personal recommendation. These books and other products weren’t necessarily […]