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Nils Shukla
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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-...
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 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...
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
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 😻
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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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
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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"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
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 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-...
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
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!
November 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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
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 🤣
November 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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!
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 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...
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
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!
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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
November 1, 2025 at 10:48 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
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Omg @davewragg.com The Commodore 🍋 is pure gold 🤣🤣🤣🤣
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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!
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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October 22, 2025 at 12:45 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
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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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
October 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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 😭
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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...
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
Happy Diwali all 🪔
Did some Rangoli
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 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
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
October 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM