Beth
@bethanmay.bsky.social
Editor of The Fantasy Hive
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What a wonderful and insightful review! (And yes, that yellow wallpaper...)
A Cinderella retelling, but nothing at all like you know it - Beth reviews CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marske, out now from Tor:
"A Gothic fairytale triumph perfect for the haunting season."
Read more: tinyurl.com/5kr8yedw
@torbooksuk.bsky.social
@freyamarske.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
"A Gothic fairytale triumph perfect for the haunting season."
Read more: tinyurl.com/5kr8yedw
@torbooksuk.bsky.social
@freyamarske.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
What a wonderful and insightful review! (And yes, that yellow wallpaper...)
If you're wanting a clever gothic read this spooky season then look no further!
A Cinderella retelling, but nothing at all like you know it - Beth reviews CINDER HOUSE by Freya Marske, out now from Tor:
"A Gothic fairytale triumph perfect for the haunting season."
Read more: tinyurl.com/5kr8yedw
@torbooksuk.bsky.social
@freyamarske.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
"A Gothic fairytale triumph perfect for the haunting season."
Read more: tinyurl.com/5kr8yedw
@torbooksuk.bsky.social
@freyamarske.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
If you're wanting a clever gothic read this spooky season then look no further!
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Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing the spectacular The Everlasting by @alixeharrow.bsky.social
Nils: “evocative and achingly beautiful”
Beth: “Without doubt this is my book of the year so far”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/the-...
Nils: “evocative and achingly beautiful”
Beth: “Without doubt this is my book of the year so far”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/the-...
THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils and Beth return to a favourite author as they buddy read Alix E. Harrow's upcoming new novel THE EVERLASTING: "an evocative and achingly beautiful read, it is one that will seep under your skin a...
fantasy-hive.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing the spectacular The Everlasting by @alixeharrow.bsky.social
Nils: “evocative and achingly beautiful”
Beth: “Without doubt this is my book of the year so far”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/the-...
Nils: “evocative and achingly beautiful”
Beth: “Without doubt this is my book of the year so far”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/10/the-...
ooh @gdpenman.bsky.social look what i found!
4) “Moonshine” (2018) by G. D. Penman
Another period m/m piece, but this one has more gangsters and Deep Ones.
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Another period m/m piece, but this one has more gangsters and Deep Ones.
deepcuts.blog/2018/06/30/m...
“Moonshine” (2018) by G. D. Penman
Hogan's smile slipped again. "You're asking me to roll over and take it? How is that going to look?" "Better than an FBI raid on Innsmouth or the mob squad kicking in your door, I'd bet." —G. D. Penma...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
ooh @gdpenman.bsky.social look what i found!
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I have ten of these PHYSICS FOR CATS pins to give away! Share the post below👇 for a chance to win one. (UK only: you can share from anywhere but I can't send you a pin).
October 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I have ten of these PHYSICS FOR CATS pins to give away! Share the post below👇 for a chance to win one. (UK only: you can share from anywhere but I can't send you a pin).
Beth reviews Stephanie Burgis' romantic vampiric novella A MARRIAGE OF UNDEAD INCONVENIENCE:
"A burgeoning romance caught up in a puzzling mystery with betrayals and family curses that left me wanting more"
Read more: tinyurl.com/2dyb8aht
@stephanieburgis.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
"A burgeoning romance caught up in a puzzling mystery with betrayals and family curses that left me wanting more"
Read more: tinyurl.com/2dyb8aht
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September 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Beth reviews S. T. Gibson's upcoming dark folkloric fantasy romance SAVAGE BLOOMS:
"a decadent feast of deceit and desire in a gorgeously realised and atmospheric setting"
Read more: tinyurl.com/4yauwuu6
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
"a decadent feast of deceit and desire in a gorgeously realised and atmospheric setting"
Read more: tinyurl.com/4yauwuu6
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Beth reviews S. T. Gibson's upcoming dark folkloric fantasy romance SAVAGE BLOOMS:
"a decadent feast of deceit and desire in a gorgeously realised and atmospheric setting"
Read more: tinyurl.com/4yauwuu6
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
"a decadent feast of deceit and desire in a gorgeously realised and atmospheric setting"
Read more: tinyurl.com/4yauwuu6
@orbitbooks.bsky.social
@bethanmay.bsky.social
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Calling all reviewers! 📣
Don't forget that you can request early copies of upcoming titles from Titan Books by filling out this form:
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Don't forget that you can request early copies of upcoming titles from Titan Books by filling out this form:
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Request an ARC from Titan Books! ✨
You must be 18 or over and based in the UK, Republic of Ireland, United States of America or Canada. Please note that submitting your information does not guarantee receipt of a physical proof. By com...
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November 25, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Calling all reviewers! 📣
Don't forget that you can request early copies of upcoming titles from Titan Books by filling out this form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Don't forget that you can request early copies of upcoming titles from Titan Books by filling out this form:
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We have an amazing birds of prey centre in Carms who are looking to build a whole new facility - please check out their crowdfunder, they have some amazing rewards!
Please share!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/be-part-of...
Please share!
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Help Us Build a New Home for Our Birds
We need £100K to build our new home; bigger aviaries, an indoor flying arena & activity centre, community/education spaces, cafe & play area
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July 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We have an amazing birds of prey centre in Carms who are looking to build a whole new facility - please check out their crowdfunder, they have some amazing rewards!
Please share!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/be-part-of...
Please share!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/be-part-of...
Have you seen this giveaway we're running on the Hive? From the author of Six Crimson Cranes!
We have partnered with @hodderscape.bsky.social to bring you a GIVEAWAY for a hardback copy of A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim!
To enter:
Follow us and repost this post only.
Rules:
UK & N. Ireland entries only due to shipping restrictions.
Ends: 13th June
To enter:
Follow us and repost this post only.
Rules:
UK & N. Ireland entries only due to shipping restrictions.
Ends: 13th June
June 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Have you seen this giveaway we're running on the Hive? From the author of Six Crimson Cranes!
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Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah. Unfortunately we had mixed feelings…
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/05/the-...
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/05/the-...
THE ASHFIRE KING by Chelsea Abdullah (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Beth and Nils buddy read a long-awaited sequel, Chelsea Abdullah's THE ASHFIRE KING, with mixed results. Was it worth the wait? "Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrou...
fantasy-hive.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today on @thefantasyhive.bsky.social myself and @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah. Unfortunately we had mixed feelings…
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/05/the-...
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/05/the-...
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Beth and Nils buddy read a long-awaited sequel, Chelsea Abdullah's THE ASHFIRE KING, with mixed results. Was it worth the wait?
"Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrous magic and myth"
Read more: tinyurl.com/muu56m4h
"Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrous magic and myth"
Read more: tinyurl.com/muu56m4h
May 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Beth and Nils buddy read a long-awaited sequel, Chelsea Abdullah's THE ASHFIRE KING, with mixed results. Was it worth the wait?
"Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrous magic and myth"
Read more: tinyurl.com/muu56m4h
"Abdullah is remarkably skilful at bringing to life her world of wondrous magic and myth"
Read more: tinyurl.com/muu56m4h
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Spoooooky books to pick up this summer! Because autumn isn't the only time to read horror books 👻 #booksky #bookrecs #bookblog wp.me/p8gxrG-3vf
Summerween Book Recommendations
You would think that autumn or winter are the times to read horror. However, I’m here to tell you that Summerween is upon us and it’s the perfect time to pick up a summery horror book. …
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May 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Spoooooky books to pick up this summer! Because autumn isn't the only time to read horror books 👻 #booksky #bookrecs #bookblog wp.me/p8gxrG-3vf
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Happy UK book birthday to @joeabercrombie.com The Devils is out today from @gollancz.bsky.social!
Beth & Nils Buddy Read this one a while back & had the best time with it!
Beth: “a true master of the genre.”
Nils: “simply superb storytelling.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
Beth & Nils Buddy Read this one a while back & had the best time with it!
Beth: “a true master of the genre.”
Nils: “simply superb storytelling.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
THE DEVILS by Joe Abercrombie (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils and Beth set off on another buddy read adventure with Joe Abercrombie's much-anticipated THE DEVILS: "a true master of the genre." "simply superb storytelling"
fantasy-hive.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Happy UK book birthday to @joeabercrombie.com The Devils is out today from @gollancz.bsky.social!
Beth & Nils Buddy Read this one a while back & had the best time with it!
Beth: “a true master of the genre.”
Nils: “simply superb storytelling.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
Beth & Nils Buddy Read this one a while back & had the best time with it!
Beth: “a true master of the genre.”
Nils: “simply superb storytelling.”
Review Link: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/02/the-...
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We are thrilled to welcome back our new reviewer Emma Penman, who exclusively reviews monster romance, and has returned for another week with GETTING IT ON WITH GARGOYLES by Hazel Mack
"it’s just really good to read some good smut within a healthy relationship for once"
More: tinyurl.com/ycyvxdhw
"it’s just really good to read some good smut within a healthy relationship for once"
More: tinyurl.com/ycyvxdhw
May 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We are thrilled to welcome back our new reviewer Emma Penman, who exclusively reviews monster romance, and has returned for another week with GETTING IT ON WITH GARGOYLES by Hazel Mack
"it’s just really good to read some good smut within a healthy relationship for once"
More: tinyurl.com/ycyvxdhw
"it’s just really good to read some good smut within a healthy relationship for once"
More: tinyurl.com/ycyvxdhw
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Nils reviews Alex Knight's upcoming comic fantasy WRIGGLY LITTLE HANDS:
"a fun-filled tale featuring a familiar fantasy world and goblins you’ll fall in love with"
Read more: tinyurl.com/557atwmt
"a fun-filled tale featuring a familiar fantasy world and goblins you’ll fall in love with"
Read more: tinyurl.com/557atwmt
May 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Nils reviews Alex Knight's upcoming comic fantasy WRIGGLY LITTLE HANDS:
"a fun-filled tale featuring a familiar fantasy world and goblins you’ll fall in love with"
Read more: tinyurl.com/557atwmt
"a fun-filled tale featuring a familiar fantasy world and goblins you’ll fall in love with"
Read more: tinyurl.com/557atwmt
Catching up with #Taskmaster and I was giving the TV trolley 5 points til the scented gel pens came out....
May 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Catching up with #Taskmaster and I was giving the TV trolley 5 points til the scented gel pens came out....
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Ecstatic to be part of @thefantasyhive.bsky.social team! It’s about to get a lot smuttier over there.
#bookreviews #booksky #monsterromance #monstersmut #monsterfuckers
#bookreviews #booksky #monsterromance #monstersmut #monsterfuckers
We are super excited to welcome a new reviewer to the Hive, and a whole new feature! Emma exclusively reviews monster romance, and so may we present The Monster Botherer's first review: SWIPE RIGHT FOR MONSTERS by R. O'Leary!
"Mmm were-sandwich"
Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3k5fxb
"Mmm were-sandwich"
Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3k5fxb
April 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ecstatic to be part of @thefantasyhive.bsky.social team! It’s about to get a lot smuttier over there.
#bookreviews #booksky #monsterromance #monstersmut #monsterfuckers
#bookreviews #booksky #monsterromance #monstersmut #monsterfuckers
Evergreen reminder that arcs should not be sold 🙄
April 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Evergreen reminder that arcs should not be sold 🙄
Connections taking the absolute piss today
March 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Connections taking the absolute piss today
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My two current reads:
The Bullet that Missed by @richardosman1.bsky.social I’m buddy reading this with @bethanmay.bsky.social & once again we love the humour!
On the darker side I’m also reading a horror novel, Senseless by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social & enjoying being suspicious of every character!
The Bullet that Missed by @richardosman1.bsky.social I’m buddy reading this with @bethanmay.bsky.social & once again we love the humour!
On the darker side I’m also reading a horror novel, Senseless by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social & enjoying being suspicious of every character!
March 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
My two current reads:
The Bullet that Missed by @richardosman1.bsky.social I’m buddy reading this with @bethanmay.bsky.social & once again we love the humour!
On the darker side I’m also reading a horror novel, Senseless by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social & enjoying being suspicious of every character!
The Bullet that Missed by @richardosman1.bsky.social I’m buddy reading this with @bethanmay.bsky.social & once again we love the humour!
On the darker side I’m also reading a horror novel, Senseless by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social & enjoying being suspicious of every character!
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Nils and Beth buddy read and review Alix E. Harrow's post-apocalyptic fairy-tale THE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD, out today!
"I’ve always said that Harrow says so much in so little words and The Knight and the Butcherbird is the perfect example"
Read more: buff.ly/aQ19Nr8
"I’ve always said that Harrow says so much in so little words and The Knight and the Butcherbird is the perfect example"
Read more: buff.ly/aQ19Nr8
March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Nils and Beth buddy read and review Alix E. Harrow's post-apocalyptic fairy-tale THE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD, out today!
"I’ve always said that Harrow says so much in so little words and The Knight and the Butcherbird is the perfect example"
Read more: buff.ly/aQ19Nr8
"I’ve always said that Harrow says so much in so little words and The Knight and the Butcherbird is the perfect example"
Read more: buff.ly/aQ19Nr8
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A very Happy Book Birthday to @alexknightbooks.bsky.social - SERVANT OF RAGE is out today!
“…earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.”
You read @bethanmay.bsky.social review here: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/serv...
“…earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.”
You read @bethanmay.bsky.social review here: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/serv...
SERVANT OF RAGE by Alex Knight (BOOK REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Beth was super excited to return to the Khanate in Alex Knight's reworked SERVANT OF RAGE, republished by Portal Books and out on 11th March: "an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all - e...
fantasy-hive.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A very Happy Book Birthday to @alexknightbooks.bsky.social - SERVANT OF RAGE is out today!
“…earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.”
You read @bethanmay.bsky.social review here: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/serv...
“…earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.”
You read @bethanmay.bsky.social review here: fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/serv...
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Today myself & @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing @alixeharrow.bsky.social short story The Knight and the Butcherbird
Nils: “a story that sucked me in & had my heart aching by the end”
Beth: “Harrow’s breath-taking storytelling is not restrained by wordcount”
fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
Nils: “a story that sucked me in & had my heart aching by the end”
Beth: “Harrow’s breath-taking storytelling is not restrained by wordcount”
fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
THE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD by Alix E. Harrow (BUDDY READ REVIEW) | Fantasy-Hive
Nils and Beth buddy read and review Alix E. Harrow's post-apocalyptic fairy-tale THE KNIGHT AND THE BUTCHERBIRD, out today!
fantasy-hive.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today myself & @bethanmay.bsky.social are reviewing @alixeharrow.bsky.social short story The Knight and the Butcherbird
Nils: “a story that sucked me in & had my heart aching by the end”
Beth: “Harrow’s breath-taking storytelling is not restrained by wordcount”
fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
Nils: “a story that sucked me in & had my heart aching by the end”
Beth: “Harrow’s breath-taking storytelling is not restrained by wordcount”
fantasy-hive.co.uk/2025/03/the-...
Happy publication day @alexknightbooks.bsky.social and #ServantOfRage!
'an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all – earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.'
Find out more: linktr.ee/alexknightbo...
'an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all – earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.'
Find out more: linktr.ee/alexknightbo...
March 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy publication day @alexknightbooks.bsky.social and #ServantOfRage!
'an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all – earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.'
Find out more: linktr.ee/alexknightbo...
'an exhilarating gut-punch of a book that packs it all – earth-shattering fights, electrifying magical powers, and a meaningful investigation of the human condition.'
Find out more: linktr.ee/alexknightbo...