REVIEW: Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

One day, the mother was a mother, but then one night, she was quite suddenly something else… An ambitious mother puts her art career on hold to stay at home with her newborn son, but the experience does not match her imagination. Two years later, she steps into the bathroom for a break from her

Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager

Ten years ago, college student Quincy Carpenter went on vacation with five friends and came back alone, the only survivor of a horror movie–scale massacre. In an instant, she became a member of a club no one wants to belong to—a group of similar survivors known in the press as the Final Girls. Lisa, who

ARC REVIEW: The Witch King by Martha Wells

A story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose. “I didn’t know you were a… demon.”“You idiot. I’m the demon.”Kai’s having a long day in Martha Wells’ Witch King…. After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, Kai wakes

#TBT: The Impact of Science Fiction and Fantasy Zines

Dear Reader, As a scifi and fantasy fan, I have always loved the world of zines. These small, independent magazines have been a staple of the genre for decades, providing a platform for new and established writers to showcase their work [1]. But beyond simply providing a place for writers to publish their stories, zines

Magical Monday: 5 Books with Unique Magic Systems (Other than Sanderson!)

This Magical Monday, I want to talk about one of my favorite things in the genre: unique magic systems. As a fantasy reader, I’m always looking for something new and exciting in the way magic works in a world. So, I decided to compile a list of some of my favorite fantasy books with unique

Review: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello

For more than twenty years, the Hermes Birkin bag has been the iconic symbol of fashion, luxury, and wealth. With a fabled waiting list of more than two years to purchase one, the average fashionista has a better chance of climbing Mount Everest in Prada pumps than of possessing this coveted carryall. Unless, of course,

Review: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn

Anna Fox lives alone, a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times . . . and spying on her neighbors. Then the Russells move into the house across the way: a father, a mother and their

Magical Monday: 6 Literary Metamorphoses

Involuntary or forced magical transformations toe the line between horror, humor, and fantasy depending on the author’s slant. Here are 6 novels or short stories that explore the concept of forced metamorphosis from the perspective of the main character, spanning the genres of children’s fantasy, to horror, to classical literature. I bet you’ll find some

Humor Me this #TBT: 5 Books that Embrace Silliness

Sometimes, life can be excessively serious. Jobs, taxes (ugh), planning what to eat for dinner every. single. evening. Sometimes, you just need a break. And today being #ThrowBackThursday, there couldn’t be a better opportunity to skip down memory lane and revisit some of my favorite blast-from-the-past laughs. The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by

Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert

Dune Messiah continues the story of Paul Atreides, better known–and feared–as the man christened Muad’Dib. As Emperor of the Known Universe, he possesses more power than a single man was ever meant to wield. Worshipped as a religious icon by the fanatical Fremens, Paul faces the enmity of the political houses he displaced when he assumed