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    Sophie Kim: The Winged Game Review

    by Jefferz October 11, 2026
    October 11, 2026

    The Winged Game by Sophie Kim Genres: Adult, British Literature, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Low Fantasy, Magic, Romantasy, Urban Fantasy, Scottish Literature, Sports Romance Published by Penguin Michael Joseph on June 30, 2026 Format: Hardcover, Special Edition Pages: 528 Source: FairyLoot Carriwitchet, the violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts, was once Taissa Cho’s whole life, and she was once the United Kingdom’s most promising player. Until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career in a single moment. Expelled from the sport in disgrace, Taissa has spent the last two years dreaming of nothing but revenge and relishing watching Kion’s team plummet to the bottom of the league.  So when Taissa is offered the chance to redeem herself and her career, she can’t refuse―even if the offer is coming from the very man who ruined everything in the first place. It’s close to a dream come true… except for that pesky clause in her contract that demands she and Kion enter a fake relationship in order to garner some much-needed positive PR for the team. This could not be a worse match. Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game, and their undying …

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    Emily Krempholtz: Violet Thistlewaite Is Not A Villain Anymore Review

    by Jefferz September 23, 2026
    September 23, 2026

    Violet Thistlewaite Is Not A Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Magic, Romantasy Published by Ace Books on November 17, 2025 Format: Hardcover, Special Edition Pages: 356 Source: Owlcrate A powerful plant witch and a grumpy alchemist must work together to save their quiet town from a magical plague in this debut cozy fantasy romance about starting over, redemption, and what it really means to be a good person. Guy Shadowfade is dead, and after a lifetime as the dark sorcerer’s right-hand, Violet Thistlewaite is determined to start over-not as the fearsome Thornwitch, but as someone kind. Someone better. Someone good. The quaint town of Dragon’s Rest, Violet decides, will be her second chance-she’ll set down roots, open a flower shop, keep her sentient (mildly homicidal) houseplant in check, and prune dark magic from the twisted boughs of her life. Violet’s vibrant bouquets and cheerful enchantments soon charm the welcoming townsfolk, though nothing seems to impress the prickly yet dashingly handsome Nathaniel Marsh, an alchemist sharing her greenhouse. With a struggling business and his own second chance seemingly out of reach, Nathaniel has no time for flowers or frippery—and certainly none for the intriguing …

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    Joe Abercrombie: Half A King Review

    by Jefferz September 3, 2026
    September 3, 2026

    Half A King Series: Shattered Sea #1 Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Fantasy, Young Adult Published by Harper Voyager on July 2, 2014 Format: eBook Pages: 385 Betrayed by his family and left for dead, prince Yarvi, reluctant heir to a divided kingdom, has vowed to reclaim a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains and the bitter waters of the shattered sea itself – all with only one good hand. Born a weakling in the eyes of a hard, cold world, he cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so has sharpened his mind to a deadly edge. Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast, he finds they can help him more than any noble could. Even so, Yarvi’s path may end as it began – in twists, traps and tragedy. A story of vengeance, resilience, and a quest to return home, Joe Abercrombie’s Half A King is an intense epic adventure that adapts his signature storytelling for younger readership. Set in wild and dangerous lands that surround the foreboding namesake Shattered Sea, this book contains a straightforward and tense adventure of a young man realizing the twisted figures around him as he …

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    Joe Abercrombie: The Devils Review

    by Jefferz August 30, 2026
    August 30, 2026

    The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Series: The Devils #1 Genres: Adult, Adventure, British Literature, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Paranormal, LGBTQ+ Published by Gollancz on May 5, 2025 Format: Hardcover, Special Edition Pages: 565 Source: Goldsboro Books Europe stares into the abyss. Plague and famine stalk the land, monsters lurk in every shadow and greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions. Only one thing is certain: the elves will come again, and they will eat everyone. Sometimes, only the darkest paths lead towards the light. Paths on which the righteous will not dare to tread… And so, buried beneath the sacred splendour of the Celestial Palace, is the secret Chapel of the Holy Expediency. For its congregation of convicted monsters there are no sins that have not been committed, no lines that will not be crossed, and no mission that cannot be turned into a disastrous bloodbath. Now the hapless Brother Diaz must somehow bind the worst of the worst to a higher cause: to put a thief on the throne of Troy, and unite the sundered church against the coming apocalypse. When you’re headed through hell, you need the devils on …

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    Sara Raasch & Beth Revis: The Blood Queen Review

    by Jefferz August 22, 2026
    August 22, 2026

    The Blood Queen by Sara Raasch, Beth Revis Series: Spy and Guardian #2 Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Fae, Historical Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Magic, Romantasy, Folklore, Historical Fiction, Scottish Literature, Young Adult Published by Sourcebooks Fire on October 6, 2026 Format: ARC, eBook Pages: 304 Source: Netgalley In this stunning sequel to The Crimson Throne, Alyth and Samson must infiltrate the fae court to prepare to face the bloodthirsty army of the High Blade who is intent on destroying both the mortal and fae worlds. From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Witch and Hunter duology, Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, comes the conclusion to this incredible romantasy duology. Alyth and Samson finally know the identity of the High Blade, leader of the bloodthirsty Red Cap army, and it’s someone they never suspected. They’ll use every bit of courage, smarts, and luck they have to escape her grasp and flee to the fae court, where they hope to find aid in the fight against the Red Caps. But the fae princes have been apathetic since the Faerie Queen disappeared years ago at the hands of the High Blade. They seem unwilling to help. And if they find out Samson’s true …

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