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Julia Kitvaria Sarene πŸ“šπŸ‰βš”οΈβ˜ οΈ

@kitvaria.bsky.social

SFF book reviewer, SPFBO judge, fantasy addict, audioholic, ex bookseller. Open to ARC requests (no romance!), especially Indies. Servant to the cutest rescue pup. Autistic & demi. Considers "woke" a compliment. https://linktr.ee/kitvaria

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Steve McHugh@stevemchugh.bsky.social Β· 3w ago

When I was writing Assembly book 5, I put in a chapter that was basically just chunks of exposition knowing I would have to change it all when it came to editing. Apparently now is that time, and it feels very unfair that I have to deal with the consequences of my own actions.

Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· 3w ago

ICYMI: @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @justinaireland.com's YA alternate history, Dread Nation! - JI πŸ‰ "This is not just a fun historical fantasy with zombies, it’s also a sharp reminder of how oppression adapts, no matter the circumstances." fantasy-faction.com/2025/dread-n... #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ

The book cover sits in the center of the image. It shows a photo of a young Black woman in an American Civil War era, military style, dark navy dress with gold details. She is facing away from the viewer, but her head is turned to the left so we can see her face in profile. She has long dark braids that run down her back and she is holding a bloody sickle in her left hand. In front of her is an American flag hung in a dark room, that is slumping slightly. The background of the image is another photo of an American flag lying on a dark surface.
Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· 11mo ago

A fierce and clever reimagining of history, full of action, heart, and a heroine you won’t forget. I’m already reaching for the sequel. fantasy-faction.com/2025/dread-n... πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· 3w ago

ICYMI: @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews Deck Matthews' The First of Shadows! - JI πŸ‰ "Fast, fun, and flawed, with great characters, smooth prose, and one unforgettable blind POV." fantasy-faction.com/2025/the-fir... #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #disablity #blind

The book cover sits in the center of the image. It shows a black stone background carved with concentric circles. In the center of the circles is a large purple stone with whisps of darker purple clouding it like smoke. The concentric circles also have smaller concentric circles placed evenly around their perimeter similar to electrons on an atom. The background of the image is deep purple smoke.
Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· 11mo ago

Fast, fun, and flawed, with great characters, smooth prose, and one unforgettable blind POV. The ending may have cheated me of closure, but I was still hooked, entertained, and left eager for more. fantasy-faction.com/2025/first-o... πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #FantasyFaction #SFFbookRecommenfation

First of Shadows by Deck Matthews
Tufty McTavish@tuftymctavish.com Β· 4w ago

πŸ’­ Does reading about the story behind the story make you want to re-read the story? πŸ€“ Because after reading this 🧡 πŸ‘‡ I now have β€œThe Windup Girl” in my head! πŸ₯Ή πŸ’¬πŸ“šπŸš€ #SciFiBooks πŸͺπŸ“šπŸ’™ #BookSky πŸ¦‹

A paperback edition of Paolo Bacigalupi’s β€œThe Windup Girl” sat on a table.
Paolo Bacigalupi@paolobacigalupi.bsky.social Β· last mo.

Then there's luck. I lucked out that a small San Francisco press liked The Windup Girl when every major publisher rejected it. I lucked into a perfect cover. At Montreal Worldcon everyone's else's books got trapped in customs, but TWG printed in Canada and was available. Windup Girl sold 100s.

Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· last mo.

Note from an Editor: Authors! Publishers! Lend me your ears! Please, please, please put your socials on your website where they are easy to find. And up to date. Please? Top of the front page = best Bottom of the front page = fine Contact or About page = okay Not listed when they exist = bad - JIπŸ‰

Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· 2mo ago

ICYMI: @kitvaria.bsky.social reviews @jspinkmills.bsky.social's YA urban fantasy, Heart Blade! - JI πŸ‰ "This is a really engaging story that had me hooked right from the start. I read it in two evenings and could hardly put it down." fantasy-faction.com/2025/heart-b... #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #YAbooks

The book cover sits in the center of the image. It shows an illustration of the close up of a sword blade. Reflected in the blade are the images of two people: a white young woman with short, curly, dark hair in a sleeveless leather vest, and behind her is a young white man with short blond hair and a jacket with a tall collar. Surrounding the blade are magenta roses. The background of the image is a photo of roses in the same color.
Fantasy-Faction@fantasyfaction.bsky.social Β· 11mo ago

A YA urban fantasy that feels both familiar and fresh β€” fast-paced, diverse, and genuinely fun to read. Smartly written with heart, humour, and kickass characters. A hidden gem for fans of lighter dark fantasy. fantasy-faction.com/2025/heart-b... πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸͺ #FantasyFaction

Heart Blade by Juliana Spink Mills