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I blog about fantasy, scifi and horror books. https://toomanyfantasybooks.blogspot.com https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8234378-scott

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@cloudynz.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I finished reading Children of Light and Shadow by indie fantasy author Ryan Kirk. An interesting follow-on to the first three books in the series. 4 / 5 stars from me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Scott's review of Children of Light and Shadow (The Legend of Adani Book 4)

4/5: The fourth book in this series is an interesting follow-on, now set after many years have passed and a younger generation of characters are emerging. Elian and Samora, now elders, must face a new threat from forces of the Void. One of their children is captivated by the new master of the Void's promises, while a grandchild instead follows a new destiny to transform and fight against it. I found the earlier sections of this book were a bit slow and subdued, but as usual the action picks up in intensity near the end. It's a worthy extension of the story. A minor niggle were the half dozen ...

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@cloudynz.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Greenteeth by @mollyoneillwrites.bsky.social is really likeable fantasy book for fans of folklore of the British Isles. Wonderful atmospheric descriptions and lively adventures. 4.5 stars from me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Scott's review of Greenteeth

5/5: Fans of the folklore and legends of the British isles will enjoy this book. I enjoyed reading a story told from the viewpoint of ancient, immortal fae creature and the adventures she and two frie...

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@cloudynz.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The Incandescent by @emilytesh.net is a bittersweet, convincingly genuine look at life at a magical academy, in a modern world just like our own but with spells and demon summoning. 4.5 stars from me. www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Scott's review of The Incandescent

4/5: A bittersweet, convincingly genuine look at life at a magical academy, in a modern world just like our own but with spells and demon summoning. The main character, a school manager and senior tea...

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@cloudynz.bsky.social · 12mo ago

I just finished the book Ocean by David Attenborough and C. Butfield. 5 stars from me. I wish many politicians would read it, as it contains many common-sense and well balanced suggestions for the future of our world's oceans.

Cover of the book Ocean, showing a painting of stylized circular currents
RJ Barker@rjbarker.bsky.social · last yr.

IT'S HEART OF THE WYRDWOOD RELEASE DAY! This is the last in the FORSAKEN books, the one where you both go , 'WTF, RJ?' and at the same time think, 'Well, of course! It's all so obvious now!' So if deeply strange folk horror fantasy and people working to be better is your jam might be for you.

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@cloudynz.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Forest At the Heart of Her Mage by Hiyodori is another strong contender in the #SPFBO X competition final round. A trip into a strange world, with an understated romance. I gave it 4 stars in my review on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Scott's review of The Forest at the Heart of Her Mage

4/5: I found the writing and world-building in this book quite accomplished. While the story could have done with some more driving momentum and I was wishing for far less self-flagellation by the mai...

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@cloudynz.bsky.social · 2y ago

First 2 reads of year: - The Magus by John Fowles (pretentious old literary fantasy) - The Tenacious Tale of Tanna the Tendersword by Bill Adams and Dewey Conway Current read: The Forest at the Heart of Her Mage by Hiyodori (SPFBO finalist) Next: Mushroom Blues by Adrian M Gibson

Charlie Cavendish@charliecav.bsky.social · 2y ago

First two reads this year: Lightfall - @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social Vengeance of Asgard by @baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social Current: The Lost War by @justinleeanderson.com Next: Venomborn by @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social Quote this and tell me your recent, current, and next reads

Baptiste Pinson Wu@baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social · 2y ago

We're about 75 days to the release of BLOOD OF THE KAMI, and this writer would love to make some noise. Bloggers, Booktubers, Bookstagrammers, and other influencers of our beautiful community, let's talk 😁 (Promotion tips and advice are also appreciated.)

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David Green@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 2y ago

I wouldn't usually do this, but help needed - this year has been a car crash of epic proportions. All of my Nick Holleran books have been put into one collection! Out today, it's in KU and is only 0.99. That's 1,000 pages! Dresden Files meets Supernatural with an emphasis on found family.

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