Nathan
@amat789.bsky.social
Reviewer at Before We Go Blog. Founder and Co-Organizer of the Speculative Fiction Novella Indie Championship (SFINCS). Trying to finish this dang anthropology dissertation.
Email review requests: nathansfantasyreviews@gmail.com
Email review requests: nathansfantasyreviews@gmail.com
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Today Jen reviews LEGACY OF BRICK & BONE, the second book in the Tainted Dominion series by Krystle Matar.
"Matar excels at building tension. It doesn’t matter if it’s sexual or just general story tension, she can raise your blood pressure with it."
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"Matar excels at building tension. It doesn’t matter if it’s sexual or just general story tension, she can raise your blood pressure with it."
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Legacy Of Brick & Bone By Krystle Matar - Queen's Book Asylum
Jen reviews Legacy of Brick & Bone, the second book in the Tainted Dominion series by Krystle Matar.
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April 30, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Today Jen reviews LEGACY OF BRICK & BONE, the second book in the Tainted Dominion series by Krystle Matar.
"Matar excels at building tension. It doesn’t matter if it’s sexual or just general story tension, she can raise your blood pressure with it."
queensbookasylum.com/2024/04/30/l...
"Matar excels at building tension. It doesn’t matter if it’s sexual or just general story tension, she can raise your blood pressure with it."
queensbookasylum.com/2024/04/30/l...
The Children of Chaos by @trudieskies.bsky.social is such a fun read that you won't even feel its chunky 700 pages. A worthy sequel to a SPFBO finalist!
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-c...
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-c...
February 21, 2024 at 3:40 PM
The Children of Chaos by @trudieskies.bsky.social is such a fun read that you won't even feel its chunky 700 pages. A worthy sequel to a SPFBO finalist!
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-c...
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-c...
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Today I review The Book of Doors. I think I'm in the minority on my opinion with this one.
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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
If you could open a door to anywhere, where would you go?In New York City, bookseller Cassie Andrews is living an unassuming life when she is given a gift by a favourite customer. It's a book - an unu...
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February 19, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Today I review The Book of Doors. I think I'm in the minority on my opinion with this one.
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Today I'm reviewing DISCIPLES OF CHAOS by M.K. Lobb. This was an exciting finale with interesting additions to the world-building and lots of cool magic. 4⭐
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ARC Review - Disciples of Chaos - Biblio Nerd Reflections
Hello, everyone! Today I'm reviewing Disciples of Chaos by M. K. Lobb, the follow-up to last year's Seven Faceless Saints. Be sure to check out my review of
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February 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Today I'm reviewing DISCIPLES OF CHAOS by M.K. Lobb. This was an exciting finale with interesting additions to the world-building and lots of cool magic. 4⭐
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The Bladed Faith by Daniel Dalglish is an uneven series opener with just enough tantalizing morsels to encourage me to pick up book 2. However, it would be great for action fans!
Link to review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-b...
Link to review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-b...
February 19, 2024 at 5:49 PM
The Bladed Faith by Daniel Dalglish is an uneven series opener with just enough tantalizing morsels to encourage me to pick up book 2. However, it would be great for action fans!
Link to review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-b...
Link to review: beforewegoblog.com/review-the-b...
My latest review is for the Trials of Empire by Richard Swan. This will go down as one of the best fantasy finales of all time. Period.
You still have ~2 weeks to catch up on the previous two books before this one drops.
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-trial...
You still have ~2 weeks to catch up on the previous two books before this one drops.
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-trial...
January 22, 2024 at 3:51 PM
My latest review is for the Trials of Empire by Richard Swan. This will go down as one of the best fantasy finales of all time. Period.
You still have ~2 weeks to catch up on the previous two books before this one drops.
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-trial...
You still have ~2 weeks to catch up on the previous two books before this one drops.
Link to full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-trial...
Him by Geoff Ryman is a multiversal retelling that reimagines the story of Jesus as a trans man.
The character arcs are brilliant, but I ultimately felt the book had too little to say.
My full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-him-b...
The character arcs are brilliant, but I ultimately felt the book had too little to say.
My full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-him-b...
January 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Him by Geoff Ryman is a multiversal retelling that reimagines the story of Jesus as a trans man.
The character arcs are brilliant, but I ultimately felt the book had too little to say.
My full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-him-b...
The character arcs are brilliant, but I ultimately felt the book had too little to say.
My full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-him-b...
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Hello Evening Crowd - a finale to a fine series for you today
New Review - a great conclusion to a very impressive fantasy series I highly recommend Pillar of Ash by HM Long out now!
Pillar of Ash by HM Long — Runalong The Shelves
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January 19, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Hello Evening Crowd - a finale to a fine series for you today
Today on the Before We Go Blog I have an interview with Kaden Love, author of Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard.
(And if you missed it, yesterday I posted my review of the book!)
Kaden talks his inspirations, the role of religion in his world, and more!
Link: beforewegoblog.com/author-inter...
(And if you missed it, yesterday I posted my review of the book!)
Kaden talks his inspirations, the role of religion in his world, and more!
Link: beforewegoblog.com/author-inter...
Author Interview: Kaden Love
Today we present an interview with Kaden Love, an indie author whose debut novel, Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, arrrives January 24.
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January 18, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Today on the Before We Go Blog I have an interview with Kaden Love, author of Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard.
(And if you missed it, yesterday I posted my review of the book!)
Kaden talks his inspirations, the role of religion in his world, and more!
Link: beforewegoblog.com/author-inter...
(And if you missed it, yesterday I posted my review of the book!)
Kaden talks his inspirations, the role of religion in his world, and more!
Link: beforewegoblog.com/author-inter...
If you are looking for something that scratch the Brandon Sanderson itch now that the year of Sanderson is over?
Let me point you to Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, a book that is sure to be the next big thing in fantasy.
Here is a link to my full review:
beforewegoblog.com/review-elegy...
Let me point you to Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, a book that is sure to be the next big thing in fantasy.
Here is a link to my full review:
beforewegoblog.com/review-elegy...
January 17, 2024 at 2:56 PM
If you are looking for something that scratch the Brandon Sanderson itch now that the year of Sanderson is over?
Let me point you to Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, a book that is sure to be the next big thing in fantasy.
Here is a link to my full review:
beforewegoblog.com/review-elegy...
Let me point you to Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, a book that is sure to be the next big thing in fantasy.
Here is a link to my full review:
beforewegoblog.com/review-elegy...
City in the Dragon’s Eye is a pure FUN fantasy adventure. Check it out if you are looking for a comedic Indiana Jones-esque epic fantasy featuring dragons!
Perfect for fans of Kings of the Wyld or Sebastian de Castell.
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Perfect for fans of Kings of the Wyld or Sebastian de Castell.
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January 15, 2024 at 4:17 PM
City in the Dragon’s Eye is a pure FUN fantasy adventure. Check it out if you are looking for a comedic Indiana Jones-esque epic fantasy featuring dragons!
Perfect for fans of Kings of the Wyld or Sebastian de Castell.
beforewegoblog.com/review-city-...
Perfect for fans of Kings of the Wyld or Sebastian de Castell.
beforewegoblog.com/review-city-...
It's starting to feel like winter where I am, so a perfect weekend for a cozy fantasy romance!
Had Me at Halo is The Good Place + a Hallmark movie (with a little spice) + Olivia Atwater's Small Miracles.
I had a really good time with this one!
Full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-had-m...
Had Me at Halo is The Good Place + a Hallmark movie (with a little spice) + Olivia Atwater's Small Miracles.
I had a really good time with this one!
Full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-had-m...
January 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM
It's starting to feel like winter where I am, so a perfect weekend for a cozy fantasy romance!
Had Me at Halo is The Good Place + a Hallmark movie (with a little spice) + Olivia Atwater's Small Miracles.
I had a really good time with this one!
Full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-had-m...
Had Me at Halo is The Good Place + a Hallmark movie (with a little spice) + Olivia Atwater's Small Miracles.
I had a really good time with this one!
Full review: beforewegoblog.com/review-had-m...
My (long-delayed 😅) review of No Safe Haven by @jamesldulin.bsky.social is now up at BWGB!
"one of the best sequels in recent memory"
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"one of the best sequels in recent memory"
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January 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM
My (long-delayed 😅) review of No Safe Haven by @jamesldulin.bsky.social is now up at BWGB!
"one of the best sequels in recent memory"
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"one of the best sequels in recent memory"
beforewegoblog.com/review-no-sa...
From epics to Regency romances, cozy novellas, whodunnits, and more, I’ve decided on the 25 best books I’ve read in 2023.
See my picks here!
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See my picks here!
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Nathan's Top 25 Reads of 2023
Nathan lists his top 25 reads of 2023. Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, indie books, novellas, fairy tales and more feature on this list.
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December 30, 2023 at 9:40 PM
From epics to Regency romances, cozy novellas, whodunnits, and more, I’ve decided on the 25 best books I’ve read in 2023.
See my picks here!
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See my picks here!
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Round Two of #SFINCS is officially underway!
Each of our semi-finalists has been re-allocated to another judging team.
Judges have until January 30 to advance two of their allocated five novellas to the final round!
Keep an eye here as we start to announce the Round 2 groups!
Each of our semi-finalists has been re-allocated to another judging team.
Judges have until January 30 to advance two of their allocated five novellas to the final round!
Keep an eye here as we start to announce the Round 2 groups!
December 18, 2023 at 4:07 PM
Round Two of #SFINCS is officially underway!
Each of our semi-finalists has been re-allocated to another judging team.
Judges have until January 30 to advance two of their allocated five novellas to the final round!
Keep an eye here as we start to announce the Round 2 groups!
Each of our semi-finalists has been re-allocated to another judging team.
Judges have until January 30 to advance two of their allocated five novellas to the final round!
Keep an eye here as we start to announce the Round 2 groups!
Today is SFINCS Semi-Finalist announcement day!!
(SFINCS is a competition for self-published SFF novellas).
Two of our teams have already announced their semi-finalists:
Team JamReads: jamreads.com/articles/sfi...
Team Booktube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIOy...
(SFINCS is a competition for self-published SFF novellas).
Two of our teams have already announced their semi-finalists:
Team JamReads: jamreads.com/articles/sfi...
Team Booktube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIOy...
December 15, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Today is SFINCS Semi-Finalist announcement day!!
(SFINCS is a competition for self-published SFF novellas).
Two of our teams have already announced their semi-finalists:
Team JamReads: jamreads.com/articles/sfi...
Team Booktube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIOy...
(SFINCS is a competition for self-published SFF novellas).
Two of our teams have already announced their semi-finalists:
Team JamReads: jamreads.com/articles/sfi...
Team Booktube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIOy...
Why was Shadow and Bone cancelled? I rummaged in the Netflix numbers and have some thoughts about why one of Netflix's most streamed shows of early 2023 was axed.
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December 14, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Why was Shadow and Bone cancelled? I rummaged in the Netflix numbers and have some thoughts about why one of Netflix's most streamed shows of early 2023 was axed.
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beforewegoblog.com/why-was-shad...
After a long delay, I have a new book review! Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang is a riotous murder mystery fantasy that you won't want to miss!
My full review is at the Before We Go Blog here:
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*Note: This is NOT an official SPFBO review from BWGB!
My full review is at the Before We Go Blog here:
beforewegoblog.com/book-review-...
*Note: This is NOT an official SPFBO review from BWGB!
December 11, 2023 at 10:32 PM
After a long delay, I have a new book review! Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang is a riotous murder mystery fantasy that you won't want to miss!
My full review is at the Before We Go Blog here:
beforewegoblog.com/book-review-...
*Note: This is NOT an official SPFBO review from BWGB!
My full review is at the Before We Go Blog here:
beforewegoblog.com/book-review-...
*Note: This is NOT an official SPFBO review from BWGB!
@jamesldulin.bsky.social and I had a FANTASTIC interview with Samit Basu about his upcoming book The Jinn-Bot in Shantiport, a space opera retelling of Aladdin.
Make sure to pick up the book from @tordotcompub.bsky.social on October 4!
Make sure to pick up the book from @tordotcompub.bsky.social on October 4!
September 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM
@jamesldulin.bsky.social and I had a FANTASTIC interview with Samit Basu about his upcoming book The Jinn-Bot in Shantiport, a space opera retelling of Aladdin.
Make sure to pick up the book from @tordotcompub.bsky.social on October 4!
Make sure to pick up the book from @tordotcompub.bsky.social on October 4!
ICYMI several new SFINCS reviews have been posted over hte weekend!
The Literary Apotehcary reviewed Shattered Spirits.
@wsbookclub.bsky.socialreviewed Spellswept by Stephanie Burgis.
@suebavey.bsky.social reviewed Witch in the Lighthouse. Links to the reviews below!
Links to the reviews below!
The Literary Apotehcary reviewed Shattered Spirits.
@wsbookclub.bsky.socialreviewed Spellswept by Stephanie Burgis.
@suebavey.bsky.social reviewed Witch in the Lighthouse. Links to the reviews below!
Links to the reviews below!
September 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM
ICYMI several new SFINCS reviews have been posted over hte weekend!
The Literary Apotehcary reviewed Shattered Spirits.
@wsbookclub.bsky.socialreviewed Spellswept by Stephanie Burgis.
@suebavey.bsky.social reviewed Witch in the Lighthouse. Links to the reviews below!
Links to the reviews below!
The Literary Apotehcary reviewed Shattered Spirits.
@wsbookclub.bsky.socialreviewed Spellswept by Stephanie Burgis.
@suebavey.bsky.social reviewed Witch in the Lighthouse. Links to the reviews below!
Links to the reviews below!
@suebavey.bsky.social reviews Pale City, Red Skies by Joseph John Lee for Team Behind the Musings as the first official review for SFINCS!
Judging teams have until Dec 15 to narrow their allotment of 20 novellas down to 5.
Check it out the review here!
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Judging teams have until Dec 15 to narrow their allotment of 20 novellas down to 5.
Check it out the review here!
suelbavey.wordpress.com/2023/09/15/s...
September 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM
@suebavey.bsky.social reviews Pale City, Red Skies by Joseph John Lee for Team Behind the Musings as the first official review for SFINCS!
Judging teams have until Dec 15 to narrow their allotment of 20 novellas down to 5.
Check it out the review here!
suelbavey.wordpress.com/2023/09/15/s...
Judging teams have until Dec 15 to narrow their allotment of 20 novellas down to 5.
Check it out the review here!
suelbavey.wordpress.com/2023/09/15/s...
@trudieskies.bsky.social gives their first impressions of the 20 SFINCS novellas allocated to Team JamReads.
Check it out here: www.trudieskies.com/judging-for-...
Check it out here: www.trudieskies.com/judging-for-...
September 14, 2023 at 5:55 PM
@trudieskies.bsky.social gives their first impressions of the 20 SFINCS novellas allocated to Team JamReads.
Check it out here: www.trudieskies.com/judging-for-...
Check it out here: www.trudieskies.com/judging-for-...
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"Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide sparkles with dark humor, wit, and a fair amount of suspense."
Check out my full review on my #bookblog
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Check out my full review on my #bookblog
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Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes
Who hasn’t wondered for a split second what the world would be like if a person who is the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you’ve probably never heard of The McMasters Conserva...
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September 14, 2023 at 1:54 PM
"Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide sparkles with dark humor, wit, and a fair amount of suspense."
Check out my full review on my #bookblog
#bookblogger 💙📚
Check out my full review on my #bookblog
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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship is gearing up and officially begins September 15!
Today we look at the novellas assigned to Team Behind the Musings, lead by judges @suebavey.bsky.social and @behindthepages.bsky.social!
Today we look at the novellas assigned to Team Behind the Musings, lead by judges @suebavey.bsky.social and @behindthepages.bsky.social!
September 11, 2023 at 3:18 PM
The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship is gearing up and officially begins September 15!
Today we look at the novellas assigned to Team Behind the Musings, lead by judges @suebavey.bsky.social and @behindthepages.bsky.social!
Today we look at the novellas assigned to Team Behind the Musings, lead by judges @suebavey.bsky.social and @behindthepages.bsky.social!