An immersive historical fantasy novella, A Season of Monstrous Conceptions is my first time reading Lina Rather’s work – and it won’t be the last. Recently arrived from the countryside, Mrs. […]
Vera Crowder’s estranged mother calls her out of the blue to deliver bad news: first, she’s dying, and even worse, it’s time for Vera to come home. It’s been twelve […]
With stories set in the past and present, in world real and imagined, the short stories in Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women & Witchcraft are linked by their […]
Angland’s first female magician, Cassandra Harwood, returns in THORNBOUND. And this time, she’s opening a magic school!
A fascinating world of magic and politics combined with plenty of wit makes Stephanie Burgis’ novella SNOWSPELLED a delight for lovers of historical fiction and fantasy alike.
Stephen Graham Jones’ novella MAPPING THE INTERIOR is an extremely unsettling story about a young boy haunted by the ghosts of his family, both literally and figuratively. Compelling, searing, and well written, this story will undoubtedly be on my mind for quite some time.
BROTHER’S RUIN is the first novella in a new series that promises inventive historical fantasy, relatable characters, and an undercurrent of mystery.
EVERY HEART A DOORWAY is the answer to “what happens after?” for classic portal fantasy stories. Can people ever really go home again, and what is home, anyway?
FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES is a funny prequel novella for the Half-Moon Hollow series, recounting the charming – and slightly ridiculous – story of how fan favourites Andrea and Dick became a couple. A must-read for Molly Harper fans!
LED ASTRAY by Kelley Armstrong is a short story anthology meant to highlight some of her best work across genres and many series. While this dark read may not be the very best of Kelley Armstrong, it’s nonetheless a fun read for longtime fans.
Hunt by Rachel Vincent (Wildcats #0.5) Genre: PARANORMAL ROMANCE, NEW ADULT Publisher: Self-published Source: Bought (ebook) It’s been more than four years since Abby Wade survived capture and torture by […]
Gifted by Kelley Armstrong (Otherworld Stories #13.4) Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Traverse Press on November 13, 2014 Source: Bought Contains two holiday stories, one Otherworld Pack and one Cainsville. […]
Mary Robinette Kowal’s Hug0-winning novelette THE LADY ASTRONAUT OF MARS is a heartwrenching and beautifully written story about the complicated realities of growing older and chasing your dreams.
WARM UP by V.E. Schwab is a prequel short story to her novel VICIOUS, which I recently hauled. I’ve been wanting to check out more short fiction from Tor, saw this on their website, and treated myself to a fantastic short story.
Title: Poison Dance (Midnight Thief #0.05) Author: Livia Blackburne Publisher: Lion’s Quill Press on September 12, 2013 Source: Library James is skilled, efficient, and deadly, a hired blade navigating the […]