Fantasy Book Critic
@fantasybookcritic.bsky.social
We are a blog of passionate book reviewers who love anything from fantasy to sci-fi and self published works. Active since 2007. Blogger judges in SPFBO from 2015. Find us at https://fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com (BS Posts/replies by Caitlin & Mihir)
Had a fantastic time at the @peterclines.bsky.social book signing at Parallel Worlds bookstore yesterday. Peter chatted about his newest GOD’S JUNK DRAWER, the books he’s loved & so much more.
Today he will be having an event in Seattle, Brick & Mortar books with @djangowexler.bsky.social.
Today he will be having an event in Seattle, Brick & Mortar books with @djangowexler.bsky.social.
November 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Had a fantastic time at the @peterclines.bsky.social book signing at Parallel Worlds bookstore yesterday. Peter chatted about his newest GOD’S JUNK DRAWER, the books he’s loved & so much more.
Today he will be having an event in Seattle, Brick & Mortar books with @djangowexler.bsky.social.
Today he will be having an event in Seattle, Brick & Mortar books with @djangowexler.bsky.social.
Here are four 2026 titles that I can’t wait for. What are yours?
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Here are four 2026 titles that I can’t wait for. What are yours?
Last night I was able to meet one of epic fantasy’s titans. @terrybrooks.bsky.social along with D. Gemmell made me fall in love with epic fantasy as a reader in India. Plus he’s the main reason why one of my fav authors @jamesrollins.bsky.social was able to publish his amazing fantasy stories.
October 21, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Last night I was able to meet one of epic fantasy’s titans. @terrybrooks.bsky.social along with D. Gemmell made me fall in love with epic fantasy as a reader in India. Plus he’s the main reason why one of my fav authors @jamesrollins.bsky.social was able to publish his amazing fantasy stories.
@rrvirdi.bsky.social & Evan Leikam (@bookreviewskill.bsky.social) flying @torbooks.bsky.social’s epic fantasy flag at @powells.bsky.social SFF signing
October 20, 2025 at 1:47 AM
@rrvirdi.bsky.social & Evan Leikam (@bookreviewskill.bsky.social) flying @torbooks.bsky.social’s epic fantasy flag at @powells.bsky.social SFF signing
Yesterday at Orycon, I got to enjoy @rrvirdi.bsky.social’s The Fiend Folio talk where he elucidated about mankind’s origin of fear & how it manifests in monsters of different kind.
October 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Yesterday at Orycon, I got to enjoy @rrvirdi.bsky.social’s The Fiend Folio talk where he elucidated about mankind’s origin of fear & how it manifests in monsters of different kind.
Checkout the snazzy cover for the @grimoakpress.bsky.social edition of @tadwilliams.bsky.social’s OTHERLAND: CITY OF GOLDEN SHADOW with art by Donata Giancola @mrstad.bsky.social
Buyers can look forward to get their copies on 12th November, 12 pm PST from grimoakpress.com/collections/...
Buyers can look forward to get their copies on 12th November, 12 pm PST from grimoakpress.com/collections/...
October 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Checkout the snazzy cover for the @grimoakpress.bsky.social edition of @tadwilliams.bsky.social’s OTHERLAND: CITY OF GOLDEN SHADOW with art by Donata Giancola @mrstad.bsky.social
Buyers can look forward to get their copies on 12th November, 12 pm PST from grimoakpress.com/collections/...
Buyers can look forward to get their copies on 12th November, 12 pm PST from grimoakpress.com/collections/...
For all those busy watching the crap on Faux and thinking Portland is some horrid burning crap-pit. This was taken last week and you can see the ICE Facility highlighted in the 3rd and 4th pic.
People were calmly protesting in front and there’s no major problems happening.
People were calmly protesting in front and there’s no major problems happening.
October 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
For all those busy watching the crap on Faux and thinking Portland is some horrid burning crap-pit. This was taken last week and you can see the ICE Facility highlighted in the 3rd and 4th pic.
People were calmly protesting in front and there’s no major problems happening.
People were calmly protesting in front and there’s no major problems happening.
Whoa TIL that @shawnspeakman.com & the terrific @grimoakpress.bsky.social are giving the special edition treatment to an iconic & highly underrated @tadwilliams.bsky.social series.
The Otherland saga is one of my alltime faves & finally it’s getting the deluxe look & feel which it richly deserves
The Otherland saga is one of my alltime faves & finally it’s getting the deluxe look & feel which it richly deserves
August 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Whoa TIL that @shawnspeakman.com & the terrific @grimoakpress.bsky.social are giving the special edition treatment to an iconic & highly underrated @tadwilliams.bsky.social series.
The Otherland saga is one of my alltime faves & finally it’s getting the deluxe look & feel which it richly deserves
The Otherland saga is one of my alltime faves & finally it’s getting the deluxe look & feel which it richly deserves
Saw this on Reddit r/Bookporn, too funny not to share
June 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Saw this on Reddit r/Bookporn, too funny not to share
Thank you to @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for this lovely ARC
June 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Thank you to @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for this lovely ARC
Today we're reviewing The Incandescent, a worthy addition to the shelves of magical academia. Any fan of the genre should give it a read!
Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
May 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today we're reviewing The Incandescent, a worthy addition to the shelves of magical academia. Any fan of the genre should give it a read!
Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
Thanks to @torbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
It’s heartbreaking to hear how amazing Christopher McQuarrie’s plans were for the Superman (Man of Steel sequel) & Green Lantern movies
He talks more at the 55:30 mark youtu.be/KNmwfjEvXiw?...
@warnerbrospictures.bsky.social, Toby Emmerich & Walter Hamada need to be excoriated for passing on this!
He talks more at the 55:30 mark youtu.be/KNmwfjEvXiw?...
@warnerbrospictures.bsky.social, Toby Emmerich & Walter Hamada need to be excoriated for passing on this!
May 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It’s heartbreaking to hear how amazing Christopher McQuarrie’s plans were for the Superman (Man of Steel sequel) & Green Lantern movies
He talks more at the 55:30 mark youtu.be/KNmwfjEvXiw?...
@warnerbrospictures.bsky.social, Toby Emmerich & Walter Hamada need to be excoriated for passing on this!
He talks more at the 55:30 mark youtu.be/KNmwfjEvXiw?...
@warnerbrospictures.bsky.social, Toby Emmerich & Walter Hamada need to be excoriated for passing on this!
This was fun to see @fantasybookcritic.bsky.social's skircle.me
May 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This was fun to see @fantasybookcritic.bsky.social's skircle.me
@wesleychu.bsky.social just revealed the cover for the third book of the War Arts saga on his FB page.
With art by @mynameistran.bsky.social & design by @casacassie.bsky.social, this cover is 🔥🔥🔥
With art by @mynameistran.bsky.social & design by @casacassie.bsky.social, this cover is 🔥🔥🔥
May 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
@wesleychu.bsky.social just revealed the cover for the third book of the War Arts saga on his FB page.
With art by @mynameistran.bsky.social & design by @casacassie.bsky.social, this cover is 🔥🔥🔥
With art by @mynameistran.bsky.social & design by @casacassie.bsky.social, this cover is 🔥🔥🔥
Today we review LEVEL: ASCENSION by David Dalglish!
The individual fight scenes, including a powerhouse finale, are impressive, though the sheer number of them is a bit overwhelming.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
The individual fight scenes, including a powerhouse finale, are impressive, though the sheer number of them is a bit overwhelming.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
May 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today we review LEVEL: ASCENSION by David Dalglish!
The individual fight scenes, including a powerhouse finale, are impressive, though the sheer number of them is a bit overwhelming.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
The individual fight scenes, including a powerhouse finale, are impressive, though the sheer number of them is a bit overwhelming.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/05/revi...
Hey @rachel-aaron.bsky.social, HELL TO PAY arrived and it’s even more gorgeous in RL.
Folks if you haven’t started this series yet, jump on it! It’s got demon queens, witches, Sumerian mythology, PNW settings & characters that you will fall in love with. www.amazon.com/Tear-Down-He...
Folks if you haven’t started this series yet, jump on it! It’s got demon queens, witches, Sumerian mythology, PNW settings & characters that you will fall in love with. www.amazon.com/Tear-Down-He...
April 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hey @rachel-aaron.bsky.social, HELL TO PAY arrived and it’s even more gorgeous in RL.
Folks if you haven’t started this series yet, jump on it! It’s got demon queens, witches, Sumerian mythology, PNW settings & characters that you will fall in love with. www.amazon.com/Tear-Down-He...
Folks if you haven’t started this series yet, jump on it! It’s got demon queens, witches, Sumerian mythology, PNW settings & characters that you will fall in love with. www.amazon.com/Tear-Down-He...
Rachel Aaron’s Tear Down Heaven series look gorgeous in hardcover 🤩🤩🤩
April 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Rachel Aaron’s Tear Down Heaven series look gorgeous in hardcover 🤩🤩🤩
The Knight and the Moth earns every bit of its gothic romance label in the best way possible.
Thanks @orbitbooks.bsky.social!
Full review:
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Thanks @orbitbooks.bsky.social!
Full review:
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
April 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The Knight and the Moth earns every bit of its gothic romance label in the best way possible.
Thanks @orbitbooks.bsky.social!
Full review:
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Thanks @orbitbooks.bsky.social!
Full review:
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Post four of your favourite fictional characters ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Post four of your favourite fictional characters ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Some days when nothing is working for you, you just gotta go back to what you love. Nobody did heroic fantasy better than the big man. David Gemmell’s books are underrated gems & i hope more readers discover their richness #EpicFantasy #Booksky #HeroicFantasy #DrusstheLegend
April 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Some days when nothing is working for you, you just gotta go back to what you love. Nobody did heroic fantasy better than the big man. David Gemmell’s books are underrated gems & i hope more readers discover their richness #EpicFantasy #Booksky #HeroicFantasy #DrusstheLegend
Today's review is for A Song of Legends Lost, a wholly original science fantasy that will keep you guessing.
@sagapressbooks.bsky.social
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@sagapressbooks.bsky.social
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April 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Today's review is for A Song of Legends Lost, a wholly original science fantasy that will keep you guessing.
@sagapressbooks.bsky.social
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
@sagapressbooks.bsky.social
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Today, it's Caitlin's turn to review A DROP OF CORRUPTION, a book that continues to solidify Robert Jackson as an autobuy author for her.
From his deep, intricate world-building to his real world commentary, every one of his books is a full meal.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
From his deep, intricate world-building to his real world commentary, every one of his books is a full meal.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
April 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today, it's Caitlin's turn to review A DROP OF CORRUPTION, a book that continues to solidify Robert Jackson as an autobuy author for her.
From his deep, intricate world-building to his real world commentary, every one of his books is a full meal.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
From his deep, intricate world-building to his real world commentary, every one of his books is a full meal.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
The Gentleman and His Vowsmith by Rebecca Ide is a well-mixed blend of Regency murder mystery and queer romantasy that will keep readers on their toes.
Thanks to @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
#sagasayscrew
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Thanks to @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
#sagasayscrew
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
April 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Gentleman and His Vowsmith by Rebecca Ide is a well-mixed blend of Regency murder mystery and queer romantasy that will keep readers on their toes.
Thanks to @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
#sagasayscrew
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Thanks to @sagapressbooks.bsky.social for the ARC!
#sagasayscrew
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/revi...
Today we've got our LAST #SPFBO review! Come on by as the team gathers round and shares their thoughts on RUNELIGHT by JA Andrews!
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/spfb...
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/spfb...
April 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today we've got our LAST #SPFBO review! Come on by as the team gathers round and shares their thoughts on RUNELIGHT by JA Andrews!
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/spfb...
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/spfb...
Today we've got our review of A Drop of Corruption by @robertjbennett.bsky.social takes everything that made The Tainted Cup great (impossible murders, weird biology, razor-sharp wit) and somehow makes it even better.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/book...
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/book...
April 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today we've got our review of A Drop of Corruption by @robertjbennett.bsky.social takes everything that made The Tainted Cup great (impossible murders, weird biology, razor-sharp wit) and somehow makes it even better.
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/book...
fantasybookcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/book...