Nils Shukla
@nilsreviewsit.bsky.social
Reviews Adult Fantasy Books. Hobbitcore. LotR memes. Assistant Editor/Social Media Empress @thefantasyhive Bookstagrammer - Instagram: @nils.reviewsit
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and Beth are reviewing Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS by Julie Leong (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils and Beth cosy up with a new buddy read - the latest cosy-fantasy offering from Julie Leong, THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS: "Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book and I hope she returns t...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and Beth are reviewing Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
Nils: “Leong just knows the recipe for a hug in a book”
Beth: “a gentle and heartwarming story that invites you in with open arms”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
BLOOD FOR THE UNDYING THRONE by Sung-il Kim, translated by Anton Hur (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils returns to Sung-il Kim's Bleeding Empire trilogy in his second novel, BLOOD FOR THE UNDYING THRONE, translated by Anton Hur and out now from Orbit: "hits you with emotion and provides a fuller pi...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
“hits you with emotion and provides a fuller picture of this incredible inventive world.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/bloo...
This week I’m diving into two ARCs from Orbit Books
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This week I’m diving into two ARCs from Orbit Books
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
I’ve already started The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social & it’s SO good! The blend of epic fantasy & Japanese mythology is👌🏽
I’ll also start Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett which sounds adorably cosy 😻
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A lovely review of Made Things (which is getting its UK release shortly)
Theo reviews Adrian Tchaikovsky's upcoming dark but whimsical fantasy MADE THINGS, coming 4th December from Tor:
"an entertaining novella shot through with Tchaikovskian eye-catching writing and sharp observations"
Read more: tinyurl.com/ymhbymdk
@torbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social
"an entertaining novella shot through with Tchaikovskian eye-catching writing and sharp observations"
Read more: tinyurl.com/ymhbymdk
@torbooks.bsky.social
@aptshadow.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A lovely review of Made Things (which is getting its UK release shortly)
Reposted by Nils Shukla
"Today Theo interviews Claire North on her upcoming release, Slow Gods.
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
SLOW GODS By Claire North (AUTHOR INTERVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Today Theo interviews Claire North on her upcoming release, Slow Gods. “Physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
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November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Today Theo interviews Claire North on her upcoming release, Slow Gods.
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
“physical jeopardy is just blood effects and bicep-clenching, unless there is emotional jeopardy too.”
Read more: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/slow...
@tomunro.bsky.social
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing the conclusion to the Tales of the Plains trilogy, The Iron Road by @davewragg.com
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
THE IRON ROAD by David Wragg (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils goes on one last adventure in David Wragg's Tales of the Plains trilogy in THE IRON ROAD: "Fun banter, heartfelt character growth and action scenes to excite and delight... a showstopper of a fin...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing the conclusion to the Tales of the Plains trilogy, The Iron Road by @davewragg.com
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
“I was reminded of why I love Wragg’s books so much, they simply bring me joy.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/the-...
I’m currently reading The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social It’s giving me such strong studio Ghibli vibes & is super warming to read. Loving it!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’m currently reading The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social It’s giving me such strong studio Ghibli vibes & is super warming to read. Loving it!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
Also reading Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com & translated by @antonhur.com which so far is a fascinating sequel!
Just watched Frankenstein with my dad and it was absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, the performances, the emotion, all of it was outstanding. Chef’s Kiss to Guillermo del Toro. @realgdt.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Just watched Frankenstein with my dad and it was absolutely incredible! The atmosphere, the performances, the emotion, all of it was outstanding. Chef’s Kiss to Guillermo del Toro. @realgdt.bsky.social
This signed art card of Corban/Storm (illustrated by Sam White) from The Faithful & the Fallen series is my precious!
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
November 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This signed art card of Corban/Storm (illustrated by Sam White) from The Faithful & the Fallen series is my precious!
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
Thank you @johngwynneauthor.bsky.social & @tomunro.bsky.social for sending
If you haven’t read this series, please do! Don’t blame me for the emotional trauma though, blame John 🤣
Look at this gorgeous MinaLima edition of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley which is illustrated and includes interactive elements throughout!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Look at this gorgeous MinaLima edition of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley which is illustrated and includes interactive elements throughout!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
This is my first time experiencing a MinaLima edition and I’m so impressed with how well it’s put together, the quality is amazing!
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils reviews Philip Fracassi's classic slasher horror AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE: "a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional"
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November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
“a heartbreaking slasher. Brutal, frightening and yet deeply emotional”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/11/autu...
Another sequel I’m so grateful to receive. Thank you Orbit Books
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Another sequel I’m so grateful to receive. Thank you Orbit Books
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
Blood for the Undying Throne by @sung-il-kim.com, translated by @antonhur.com, is the sequel to Blood of the Old Kings.
An epic fantasy with a dragon, necromancy & sorcerers. Can’t wait to continue this wildly fun quest!
I’ve been looking at my TBR and deciding which review/arcs I’m most looking forward to reading and hoping to get to before the end of the year and possibly into the new year. I’ll list them below:
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
November 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I’ve been looking at my TBR and deciding which review/arcs I’m most looking forward to reading and hoping to get to before the end of the year and possibly into the new year. I’ll list them below:
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
The Book of Fallen Leaves by @astamaki.bsky.social — out March 2026
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Here’s my October spooky reading wrap up!
Favourite of the month was House of Splinters by @spookypurcell.bsky.social
Going into November I’ll be finishing off The Iron Road by @davewragg.com and also starting The Keeper of Magical Things by @julieleong.bsky.social
Omg @davewragg.com The Commodore 🍋 is pure gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Omg @davewragg.com The Commodore 🍋 is pure gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Want to find out more about @jeremyteg.bsky.social upcoming fantasy standalone? Then take a look at this interview below 👇🏽
Today Nils intervies J. T. Greathouse about his upcoming epic fantasy THE TOWER OF THE TYRANT, coming soon from Gollancz:
Read more: tinyurl.com/2mx2zdr2
@gollancz.bsky.social
Read more: tinyurl.com/2mx2zdr2
@gollancz.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Want to find out more about @jeremyteg.bsky.social upcoming fantasy standalone? Then take a look at this interview below 👇🏽
I received two epic fantasy sequels!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I received two epic fantasy sequels!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social is the follow up to The Silverblood Promise. More fun shenanigans await!
The War Beyond by @andreagstewart.bsky.social is the follow up to The Gods Below. Two sisters on opposite sides of a war!
Reposted by Nils Shukla
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Play Nice by @rachelharrison.bsky.social
“powerfully feminist, cleverly uncanny & darkly witty. Harrison delivers an addictive, contemporary horror with a good slice of fun!”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/play...
@titanbooks.bsky.social
“powerfully feminist, cleverly uncanny & darkly witty. Harrison delivers an addictive, contemporary horror with a good slice of fun!”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/play...
@titanbooks.bsky.social
PLAY NICE by Rachel Harrison (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils reviews Rachel Harrison's latest haunted-house horror PLAY NICE: "powerfully feminist, cleverly uncanny and darkly witty. Harrison never fails to deliver addictive, contemporary horror with a goo...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing Play Nice by @rachelharrison.bsky.social
“powerfully feminist, cleverly uncanny & darkly witty. Harrison delivers an addictive, contemporary horror with a good slice of fun!”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/play...
@titanbooks.bsky.social
“powerfully feminist, cleverly uncanny & darkly witty. Harrison delivers an addictive, contemporary horror with a good slice of fun!”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/play...
@titanbooks.bsky.social
Here’s my interview with Joey Batey, the actor who plays Jaskier in the Witcher adaptation, as we celebrate his debut novel!
To celebrate the release today of his novel IT'S NOT A CULT, Nils interviews Joey Batey on his folk horror debut:
"You can’t start a book without being in love with everyone on the page in some way"
Read more: tinyurl.com/3frcxrwu
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
"You can’t start a book without being in love with everyone on the page in some way"
Read more: tinyurl.com/3frcxrwu
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Here’s my interview with Joey Batey, the actor who plays Jaskier in the Witcher adaptation, as we celebrate his debut novel!
Reposted by Nils Shukla
We're thrilled to be sharing an excerpt from @authoralexknight.bsky.social's prequel novelette A WRIGGLY LITTLE ASSISTANT - and we share details on how you can get a free copy! (Spoiler: it's by signing up to his newsletter, it's not a big secret or anything)
More: tinyurl.com/3n2yn3hm
More: tinyurl.com/3n2yn3hm
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We're thrilled to be sharing an excerpt from @authoralexknight.bsky.social's prequel novelette A WRIGGLY LITTLE ASSISTANT - and we share details on how you can get a free copy! (Spoiler: it's by signing up to his newsletter, it's not a big secret or anything)
More: tinyurl.com/3n2yn3hm
More: tinyurl.com/3n2yn3hm
Currently reading The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social - so brutal! I’m dreading who will be the next victim 🫣 I’m hooked!
Also reading The Iron Road by @davewragg.com - final book in The Tales from the Plains trilogy. I’m sad to say goodbye to Ree & Javani 😭
Also reading The Iron Road by @davewragg.com - final book in The Tales from the Plains trilogy. I’m sad to say goodbye to Ree & Javani 😭
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Currently reading The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social - so brutal! I’m dreading who will be the next victim 🫣 I’m hooked!
Also reading The Iron Road by @davewragg.com - final book in The Tales from the Plains trilogy. I’m sad to say goodbye to Ree & Javani 😭
Also reading The Iron Road by @davewragg.com - final book in The Tales from the Plains trilogy. I’m sad to say goodbye to Ree & Javani 😭
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing some stories from the upcoming Monstrous Tales anthology!
“will surely satisfy those looking for a short spooky read.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/mons...
“will surely satisfy those looking for a short spooky read.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/mons...
MONSTROUS TALES: Haunting Encounters with Britain's Mythical Beasts (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
And now for something a little different from Nils: a short story collection! She reviews MONSTROUS TALES: Haunting Encounters with Britain's Mythical Beasts
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October 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social I’m reviewing some stories from the upcoming Monstrous Tales anthology!
“will surely satisfy those looking for a short spooky read.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/mons...
“will surely satisfy those looking for a short spooky read.”
Review link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/mons...
Happy Diwali all 🪔
Did some Rangoli
Did some Rangoli
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Diwali all 🪔
Did some Rangoli
Did some Rangoli
Here’s our recommendations to add to your spooky TBR!
Check out the books I’m recommending by these authors:
@spookypurcell.bsky.social
@rachelharrison.bsky.social
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@danhanks.bsky.social
@carolinehardaker.bsky.social
@premeemohamed.com
Check out the books I’m recommending by these authors:
@spookypurcell.bsky.social
@rachelharrison.bsky.social
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@danhanks.bsky.social
@carolinehardaker.bsky.social
@premeemohamed.com
We've gathered the team together to recommend you their favourite spooky reads for the Halloween season, whether you're looking for a trick or a treat!
Read more: tinyurl.com/8t5htn4m
Read more: tinyurl.com/8t5htn4m
October 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Here’s our recommendations to add to your spooky TBR!
Check out the books I’m recommending by these authors:
@spookypurcell.bsky.social
@rachelharrison.bsky.social
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@danhanks.bsky.social
@carolinehardaker.bsky.social
@premeemohamed.com
Check out the books I’m recommending by these authors:
@spookypurcell.bsky.social
@rachelharrison.bsky.social
@richardswanauthor.bsky.social
@danhanks.bsky.social
@carolinehardaker.bsky.social
@premeemohamed.com